Director, US People Operations

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Kids in Need of DefenseNonprofit Human Resources
Remote from any location in the U.S.Full-TimeDirector
Salary83,464.7 - 104,330.88 USD per year
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Job Details

Languages
English
Experience
Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in HR Operations; minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory role.
Required Skills
Data AnalysisMicrosoft Office Suite

Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree required; graduate degree in HR, organizational psychology, or related field preferred.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in HR Operations, including benefits administration and employee relations.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory role.
  • Expertise in U.S. employment law and HR best practices (EEO, ADA, FMLA, DOL, OSHA).
  • Experience managing union relationships, negotiations, and grievance processes preferred.
  • Ability to conduct complex investigations and facilitate conflict resolution.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Excel).
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to travel occasionally as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and develop the US People Operations team to foster a high-performance, service-oriented culture.
  • Serve as the senior HR business partner and primary escalation point for employee relations and US labor/employment law compliance.
  • Manage union relationships, including communications, negotiations, and grievance processes.
  • Oversee US HR operations, including benefits governance, leave administration, payroll workflows, and HRIS data integrity.
  • Conduct complex investigations and advise managers on performance management and disciplinary matters.
  • Develop and present HR metrics and dashboards to inform leadership strategy and workforce planning.
  • Maintain US HR policies, standard operating procedures, and the Employee Handbook to ensure legal compliance and cultural alignment.
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