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Human Resources Director

Rockford Rescue Mission · rockfordrescuemission.org
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Found
19 d ago · posted 2026-10-16
Location
Rockford, IL, US
Pay (as listed)
$68,000–$78,000 a year

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Description Range: $68K-$78K DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION • Human Resources policies and procedures • Compensation and job classification plan • Recruitment and employment program • Employee benefit plans • Employee training and development • Employee relations, initiatives and activities • Human Resource Information System and departmental files • Assist and advise all departments in Human Resource matters • Point person for legal contacts concerning employment related issues ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Establish and maintain Human Resource records. • Recruit, screen and conduct reference checks of applicants for all positions within the organization. • Maintain applicant tracking and hiring files. • Maintain and provide current information on benefits such as Social Security, retirement and insurance. • Establish, administer, explain and maintain the employee performance evaluation system. • Assist Supervisors in counseling employees on any problem affecting their work. • Interpret and explain Human Resource policies and procedures to department heads, employees and applicants. • Orient new employees to include explanation of benefits and understanding of organizational policies. • Conduct exit interviews with all employees at separation to deliver final check, benefit continuance, etc. • Coordinate unemployment claims and hearings in order to represent the Mission’s best interests. • Scrutinize payroll for compliance issues related to wage and hour. BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION • Complete and submit all necessary benefits forms for new employees to acquire coverage in accordance with policy. • Ensure that monthly benefits forms are completed and payments for all benefits coverage are submitted in order to maintain current coverage. • Ensure that updated vacation/sick times are accrued for each employee in order to maintain current records of these benefits. • Coordinate employee deductions with payroll. • Coordinate and update salary increases with payroll. • Maintain salary range for each position within the organization and check that these ranges are followed to ensure that all wages are distributed in a fair and equitable manner. INSURANCE/SAFETY/LOSS CONTROL • Keep all organization policies updated and current to ensure continuous and adequate coverage. • Maintain updated schedule of policies in force. • Obtain MVR’s on all employees who drive organizational vehicles and keep an updated list of authorized drivers. • Maintain an updated list of vehicles and drivers to distribute to insurance agent as required. • Coordinate and approve the development of safety and training programs with the Safety Co-Chair in order to ensure a safe and effective working environment. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT • Identify training needs within the organization that would increase the effectiveness of our ministry. • Obtain or plan and present training programs that will meet the needs of the organization. • Maintain records of all staff training and development. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES • Perform related work and other duties when required and as assigned. • Attend team meetings as requested. Requirements KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Working knowledge of current laws, regulations, methods, and procedures in Human Resource management. • Working knowledge of the guiding principles and philosophy of not-for-profit, faith-based organizations. • Ability to write clear, accurate, and logical reports and procedures. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all organizational levels and particularly with the Mission Leadership Team. PHYSICAL FACTORS • Sitting for extended periods of time. • Occasional standing, reaching, bending, twisting and stooping. • Frequent moving and walking. SPIRITUAL RESPONSIBILITIES • Take every opportunity to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with others. • Provide spiritual encouragement to staff, volunteers, guests, and residents. • Invest in the spiritual development of staff, guests, residents, and donors. • Pray for and with staff, volunteers, guests, residents, and donors. • Ensure actions and policies reflect the Christian values and purpose of the Mission. • Handle relational conflicts according to the Staff Covenant of Romans 12:18 and Matthew 18:15-19 7. • Memorize monthly Scripture, Mission Statement, and Mission Core Values. • Participate in corporate prayer and Scripture reading, staff chapel services, and all spiritual gatherings. • Support and attend annual mandatory Evangelism in Service training to grow in knowledge of leading others to faith in Christ. • Participate in annual spiritual growth training through organization selected curriculum. QUALIFICATIONS • B.S. in Human Resources or Business Management with significant coursework in Human Resource Management. • Three years of progressively responsible experience in the field of Human Resource Management. • Must be teachable and function as a team player. • Must display respect, gentleness and accountability. • Must exhibit exemplary character and integrity. • Must engage in safe and healthy work practices, both on the premises and off-site facilities. • Must take an active part ensuring the safety, health and well-being of all of our employees, volunteers and Mission guests.

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