Associate Director, Human Resource

This position will be responsible for providing leadership and direction to the Human Resources efforts across the organization, including but not limited to full-cycle recruiting, retention, employee relations and compliance. Responsible for managing all day-to-day HR functions. The incumbent will establish a credible reputation within the organization and maintain open dialogue regarding HR programs, policies, and procedures to ensure they satisfy organizational needs. The position will assist in assessing overall needs and gaps to coach and advise functional leaders, drive the performance management process, and utilize the results as a basis for establishing specific, measurable, and achievable objectives and developmental plans. Responsible for the direct supervision of the Professional Development Specialist and Human Resource Generalists.   Under the supervision of the Sr Director of Human Resources, this position is responsible for designing and carrying-out an AFSC-wide program of staff training and career development; the position stands in the absence of the Sr Director of Human Resources.

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in human resources, labor relations, business administration, or a related field or the equivalent in experience.

Experience:

1. →Requires a minimum of at least four (4) years of human resources experience including knowledge of employment law.
2. →At least three (3) years of supervisory experience is required.
3. →A strong knowledge of organizational development theory and practice.
4. →Excellent teaching/presentation skills; experience in creating and conducting participatory learning experiences appropriate to specialized groups.
5. →Experience working with culturally diverse groups in training and leadership development.
6. →Demonstrated ability to develop management, supervisory and participant support for training and development. Evaluate training effectiveness and revise programs as needed.
7. →Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentations to large groups.
8. →Demonstrated leadership ability; sound decision-making ability, ability to use good judgment.

1. →Demonstrated ability to handle a heavy workload, to manage stress, and to delegate responsibility.
2. →The ability to attend frequent evening and weekend meetings and to travel.
3. →Concern and support for those who experience oppression by virtue of gender, age, race, ethnicity, religion, citizenship, minority status, disability, or sexual orientation.  Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse staff and be sensitive to their personnel needs.
4. →Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion set and maintain standards for confidentiality, utilize sound judgment and make fair decisions.
5. →Experience working in an international organization preferred.
6. →Computer literate, familiar with various HRIS reporting systems, and demonstrated understanding of management information systems for development of Human Resources statistical reporting and strategic planning.
7. →Commitment to Quaker values and testimonies.  Understanding of and compatibility with the principles and philosophy of the American Friends Service Committee including non-violence and the belief in the intrinsic worth of every individual.
8. →Understanding of and commitment to the principles, concerns, and considerations, of AFSC in regard to issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender and sexual orientation, and disabilities.  Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse staff.

Compensation: Salary Family – Associate Director -  ( $90,000-$120,000 ), Exempt – Comprehensive medical and hospitalization plan; term life, accident and salary continuation insurances, defined benefit pension plan, plus fringe benefits; participation in unemployment and worker’s compensation and social security.

The American Friends Service Committee is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of their religious affiliation, race, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability.

AFSC’s Central Office and some of its offices in the U.S. are unionized workplaces. This position is not represented.

The American Friends Service Committee is a smoke-free workplace.