Director of Human Resources

The Little Bit Foundation works to eliminate barriers to learning by addressing the basic needs of under-resourced students living in the St. Louis region. In area schools, Little Bit brings partnerships and programs that align with district and school performance goals and provide for the needs of the whole child. Working one-on-one with students, we support personal care, classroom readiness, literacy, and health and wellness.

The Little Bit Foundation is about empowering students to achieve their academic goals and dreams for the future and uplifting them with words of encouragement and the knowledge that someone cares and believes in them. Through a small team of 36 employees, two consultants and a large volunteer base contributing over 16,000 volunteer hours each year, The Little Bit Foundation is currently serving 14,000 students in 47 area schools.

About the Opportunity:

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Director of Human Resources is an exempt full-time employee. Job functions include, but are not limited to, employee engagement, performance management, new employee and volunteer onboarding and orientation, overseeing job training, employee and leadership development, policy development and adherence, compensation and benefits, staffing, and legal compliance.  The Director of Human Resources serves on the Senior Leadership Team.

• Oversees and advises on all HR functions, payroll and benefits administration, talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, learning and development, and HR compliance.
• Develops, iterates, and implements HR policies, procedures, strategies, and programs to attract, retain, and develop top talent and foster strong employee engagement and a positive workplace culture where all employees are enabled to thrive.
• Manages the process to assess human capital needs, providing HR metrics and analytics to support and inform decision making.
• Stays abreast of the latest local, state, and federal laws. Partners with the organization’s legal team, especially to ensure 501c3, 501c4, and investment fund compliance when appropriate.
• Manages employee and volunteer records and documentation in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Ensures proper background checks and training for all staff and volunteers.
• Manages the performance management systems and ensures goal setting, regular performance evaluations, and feedback sessions occur.
• Partners with the accounting and finance team to ensure consistent bookkeeping and financial reporting.
• Collaborates with the organization’s leadership and brokers to conduct annual salary and benefits reviews, conducts research, analyzes plan options, performs cost analysis, and makes recommendations.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, specifically Human Resource Management.
• Professionally certified in Human Resource Management (PHR, SHRM- CP, etc).
• 3-5 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of human resource laws and regulations.
• Knowledge and experience with training and development, with a background in diversity, equity and belonging.
• Experience with payroll administration.
• Knowledge of benefits programs, including health insurance, long-term disability programs, workers’ compensation insurance, unemployment regulations, life insurance, 401k and defined benefit plans, COBRA, etc.
• SHRM Certification.
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal regulations related to benefits administration.
• Project management experience.
• Experience with designing HR operations systems, processes, training and programs.

Compensation:
The salary range is $70,000-$80,000 and is based on experience. The benefits package will be highly competitive with other organizations of similar stature and size.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Health benefits plus dental, vision, and affordable family coverage.
• Paid Time Off: 10 days of vacation, with an additional 2 weeks off at the end of December, and 10 holidays each year.

Submit resume with cover letter to HR@thelittlebitfoundation.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, political affiliation or belief, or genetic information.

This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.