Director of Human Resources
Summary
Leads HR strategy, policy, and compliance for a Deaf-focused education nonprofit, overseeing recruitment, employee relations, and HR systems to foster an inclusive workplace.
Human Resources
Executive Team
Exempt/Salary
12-Month
Full-time
Salary Pay Range: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00
SUPERVISOR: Chief Operating Officer
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director of Human Resources plays a key leadership role in shaping the employee experience at The Learning Center for the Deaf (TLC). This position leads and executes the human resources strategy in alignment with the organization’s mission and strategic direction, supporting a high-performing, engaged workforce.
This role partners closely with leadership and has the opportunity to influence organizational effectiveness through thoughtful people practices and strong HR leadership.
Why Join TLC
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a mission-driven organization serving the Deaf community. The Director of Human Resources is a visible and trusted partner across the organization, helping to shape culture, strengthen leadership practices, and support employees in a collaborative and inclusive environment. The role offers a balance of strategic leadership and hands-on work in a setting where people and purpose are closely connected.
Key areas of responsibility include providing HR leadership and expertise; leading staff recruitment and retention efforts; developing and implementing HR policies; ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations; and fostering a positive, inclusive, and Deaf-centered workplace culture.
FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all human resources functions, including performance management, recruitment, compensation and benefits, workers’ compensation, and organizational policies
Lead, manage, and develop the Human Resources team, including direct supervision of the Human Resources Business Partner, Human Resource Manager, Assistant, Recruiter and other HR staff
Guide and oversee the full recruitment strategy and lifecycle, partnering with the Recruiter to strengthen sourcing, selection, and onboarding efforts
Provide leadership, direction, and coaching to managers on employee relations matters, supporting consistent and effective practices across the organization
Lead and oversee internal employee investigations, ensuring timely, fair, and well-documented outcomes
Develop and implement HR policies and practices that support organizational effectiveness and compliance
Develop and use HR metrics and reporting to support planning, decision-making, and continuous improvement
Provide strategic oversight of employee benefits programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and employee needs
Provide oversight of employee leave programs, ensuring compliance with organizational policy and applicable state and federal regulations
Ensure compliance with all federal and state employment laws and regulations
Contribute to organizational initiatives and priorities, supporting a culture that is inclusive, collaborative, and aligned with TLC’s mission
Serve as lead Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Administrator.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Department Supervisor and/or Program Leader.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
The Learning Center for the Deaf provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity/expression, age, criminal record, disability, sexual orientation, familial status, veteran status, marital status and any other legally protected characteristic.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and reasonable accommodations and modifications will be made whenever possible.