POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Director of Human Resources
DEPARTMENT:
REPORTS TO:
Administration
Sr. Vice President of Operations
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
Location: 131 17th Street, Toledo, OH 43604
Start Date: ASAP
Hours Per Week: Full-time, salaried, 40+
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience
Certifications Desired: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Professional of Human Resources (PHR)
certification, a plus.
Contact: Molly Elrod (melrod@cherrystreetmission.org)
More Info: http://www.cherrystreetmission.org/who-we-are/employment/
Job Description:
The primary function of this position is to lead and manage all Human Resources functions within the
organization while providing advocacy for all employees.
The major objectives of this position is to align all employment practices to the desired culture of
Cherry Street Mission Ministries. Ensure all HR practices are within legal compliance. Serve and
support all employees.
Essential Functions of the Position:
Strategic HR Planning
Prepare annual payroll budgets. Analyze HR functions, recommend and implement improvements to
policies and procedures. Discover and implement improvements to the employment experience to
retain employees within the organization.
Payroll Administration and Processing
Function as time clock and payroll system administrator. Manage employee data in payroll and time
clock systems. Receive time clock information regarding hourly employees. Input time clock and other
payroll data to payroll company. Initiate and stop payroll deductions such as taxes, benefits, etc.
Answer questions regarding compensation.
Employee Relations
Address employee issues concerning compensation, benefits, performance, grievances, organizational
policies, career path and development, personal issues and other employment related matters.
Staffing
Coordinate job analysis process for new and existing job positions in order to develop accurate job
descriptions. Source resumes through job postings, screen resumes and applications, schedule and
interview applicants, provide feedback to applicants, determine recruitment and hiring methods,
ensure legal compliance, present job offers, initiate pre-employment drug screens, conduct spiritual
reference checks, order background checks, present job offers, schedule and coordinate Career Day
events, initiate and coordinate the onboarding process for new employees. Ensure all candidates
personal values and beliefs align with Cherry Street values and beliefs, and provide the final approval
on all recommended candidates.
Training
Develop, schedule and conduct various types of training or new employee orientation, assess training
needs within organization, determine training methods, schedule and coordinate training with
departments, train qualified trainers to develop and conduct training within the guidelines of Cherry
Street culture, keep appropriate documentation and track training completion by employees, develop
feedback and learning measurement tools, calculate return on training investment, integrate the value
of training and education investment into the culture of Cherry Street.
Employment policy development, interpretation and implementation.
Assess effectiveness and relevance of existing employment policies, provide interpretation and
administrative guidance of existing employment policies, ensure legal compliance of all policies while
also aligning policies to desired Cherry Street culture and organizational behavior. Make necessary and
timely updates based on law changes to the employee handbook.
Performance Management
Develop and provide performance measurement tools, guidance and protocol to leaders for increasing
accountability, and providing performance feedback and coaching to employees.
Employment data and record management
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all data entered into timeclock and payroll and HR database systems,
personnel and medical files, and benefits administration internet websites.
Benefits administration
Determine eligibility of and assist new employees with enrollment. Conduct research, analyze costs
and make recommendations concerning benefits offered by the organization. Facilitate annual
benefits open enrollment, answer questions and assist employees with benefits issues. Communicate
with broker and insurance representatives.
Employee safety and workers' compensation administration
Assist injured employees with receiving appropriate medical treatment, review claims activity, monitor
claims costs, make decisions regarding claims management, work with Third Party Administrator,
explore ways to reduce costs by reducing workers' compensation premiums and injuries. Reduce
employee exposure to injuries by developing training for hazard recognition and abatement, mitigating
hazardous conditions, and auditing for OSHA compliance.
Education and Experience:
A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources is required for this position. In addition, a
Professional of Human Resources (PHR) certification and 5+ years of experience is required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:
 Self-motivated
 Proficient in computer knowledge
 Oral communication skills
 Written communication skills
 Public speaking
 Ability to work in teams
 Knowledge of payroll
 Knowledge of benefits and workers’ compensation
 Data Entry
 Email usage
Licenses, Certificate and Other Requirements:
 Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources
 Professional of Human Resources (PHR) certification, a plus
Equipment and Technology Used:
 PC
 Microsoft Outlook
 Microsoft Excel
 Microsoft Word
 Timeclock Manager
 ID Badge Printer, Camera & Software
Work Direction:
Selected candidate will work to develop a performance appraisal system for all employees and prepare
annual payroll budgets. Selected candidate is responsible for all aspects of Human Resources including
strategic planning, budget creation, the hiring process, and scheduling training programs.