Description The Organization Centered in Covington, LA., The Council on Aging is the lead non-profit agency providing outreach and community involvement to St. Tammany residents age 60 and older. Boasting eight locations throughout the parish, its activity centers provide voluntary exercise programs, fun activities, and meal provisions. Our transportation services, in partnership with the St. Tammany Parish Government, offer a compassionate hand to ensure senior citizens have access to much needed services. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the next Human Resource Manager will help shape the future of the agency. POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the day-to-day management of HR operations including the administration of the policies, procedures and programs of the organization. This position is responsible for personnel administration, employee relations, benefits administration, workforce planning, and performance management in compliance with all Federal and State Law employment practices. Manages a staff of one. Requirements ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Implement human resource strategies, in the areas of talent acquisition, employment, health and safety, records management, employee relations, benefits, workers compensation and EEO compliance. • Develop and conduct interdepartmental training as needed. • Consult with department management staff on a wide variety of sensitive personnel issues assisting in effective decision making and enforcing all relevant policies, procedures and regulations. • Investigate grievances and/or complaints from employees while fostering a healthy work environment. • Responsible for providing direction, consultation and dissemination of personnel related information to the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and Staff. • Manage all recruitment processes. • Conduct annual review and dissemination of employee handbook. • Interpret and administer leave programs and policies in accordance with the applicable federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, Workers’ Comp, EEOC, etc.). • Serve as the Benefits Administrator, partner with 3rd party agency to review benefit options annually. • Serve as the Designated Employer Representative (DER) for COAST’s drug and alcohol program (DOT and non-DOT). • Review and monitor performance evaluations and processes. • Serve as the administer of all workers comp, and unemployment claims. • Other duties as assigned. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field preferred. • Three to five years related human resource experience at a management or director level. • PHR or SPHR certification is a plus. • Non-profit or social service experience preferred. • Knowledge of DOT drug and alcohol testing preferred