Human Resources Manager

Mountain Home seeks a full-time Human Resources Manager (HR Manager) to support

the strategy of and provide daily management for the human resources functions of

recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, benefits, compensation, and

training in an evolving human services organization. The HR Manager will work closely with our HR team to develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices

rooted in equity, diversity, and inclusion that stand out among Montana’s nonprofit

sector. They will further empower a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement to nurture the advancement of Mountain Home’s mission.

The position best suits an individual with a college degree in Public Administration,

Nonprofit Administration, Business Management, Human Resources, etc., and at least three years of related work experience.

Status: Non-Exempt, Non-Shift, Full-time, 32 hours/week

Pay Range: $22.00 - $28.00 hourly, based on years of experience, education, training

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Short-Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), SIMPLE IRA match of 3%, paid time off, paid sabbatical every 5 years, and much more!

Schedule: Monday - Friday with occasional evenings and weekends as needed

Location: On-site

Travel: This position requires travel approximately 10% of the scheduled weekly time

Direct Reports: None

Reports To: Executive Director

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

General

Administer and manage Mountain Home’s HR database (BambooHR currently)

Review current HR systems and practices and explore, and ultimately implement, new systems based on organizational needs

Assist with creating, updating, and maintaining policies and procedures related

to the role

Assist in implementing safety policies and practices related to the role

Maintain and develop professional relationships with community partners

recruiting opportunities related to role

As applicable, understand relevant laws related to personnel management and

help ensure all HR processes and actions comply with these laws

Provide transparent, timely, and effective communication to all necessary

stakeholders regarding policies, procedures, practices, etc.

Recruitment & Hiring

Develop and continuously update recruiting and hiring practices to improve the

applicant and employee experience

Maintain a job description template and current job descriptions for all positions

Assist with developing and implementing targeted recruitment strategies to

ensure a robust and diverse applicant pool for all openings

Manage the hiring process to ensure consistency across departments and

appropriate communication among program, administrative, and fiscal staff

Serve in a lead or collaborator capacity for the hiring process as needed

Compensation & Benefits

Assist with the developing, evaluating, and updating of Mountain Home’s

complete compensation and benefits plan

Manage eligibility and enrollment for all employees for all health, wellness,

retirement, and time off benefits

Work closely with Mountain Home’s insurance broker to stay informed of what to

expect in the coming months/year, and be proactive in planning for changes

Training & Development

Provide orientation to all new staff members and ensure department and/or

program-level onboarding plans are standardized and effective

Update annually the all-staff training calendar, ensuring that required training is

current, relevant, diverse, and progressive

Assist with the professional development request and approval process

Train, coach, and support managers to navigate evaluation, training, promotion,

discipline, termination, and other HR issues

Share, seek feedback, and provide training to managers on policies and

procedures

Performance Management & Termination

Assist with designing and implementing an enhanced performance management

system for employee evaluation that addresses achievement and areas of

improvement

Assist in leading respectful and planned discussions around discipline,

termination, and other HR issues directly with employees

Help employees navigate difficult situations with supervisors and coworkers

Assist in the management of employee complaints, rumors, gossip, and

grievances

Maintain employee discipline templates to serve as consistent and formal

documentation of performance management issues

Develop and continuously update termination procedures and practices to

improve the employee experience

Assist in managing the termination process to ensure consistency across

departments and appropriate communication among relevant staff

Employee Engagement & Organizational Culture

Develop genuine and trusting relationships with all employees while maintaining

professional boundaries, confidentiality, and emotional regulation

Assist in setting the tone of the organizational culture

Lead/participate in assigned committees related to the role

Provide transparent, timely, and effective communication to all necessary

stakeholders regarding role-related events, opportunities, celebrations, etc.

Other appropriate and job-related tasks as assigned.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

100% of paperwork is completed on time, to standard, and in compliance BHR Employee Satisfaction Surveys indicate a score of 25 or higher

BHR Employee Wellbeing Surveys indicate a 3.5 score or higher

Employee turnover is at or below 25% for any 12 months

MEASURES OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

30% of time allocated to general essential functions of the position

15% of time allocated to employee engagement and organizational culture 15% of time allocated to documentation collection, submission, and filing

10% of time allocated to recruitment, hiring, orientation

10% of time allocated to compensation & benefits

10% of time allocated to training & development

10% of time allocated to performance management & termination

Who We Are

Mountain Home is a fast-growing Missoula nonprofit whose mission is to provide a safe

home and nurturing community where young mothers discover their strengths, and

children thrive. Since 2000, we have built an effective, holistic model of care that

integrates supportive housing, mental health care, employment and education support,

trauma-informed childcare, and more. We work closely with young families, donors,

and community partners to build brighter futures, two generations at a time. We are an

organization that serves our community and our employees. Take a few minutes to

read why we are an employer of choice!

Who You Are - To be successful in this job, you excel in the following areas:

Commitment to justice, equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion

Stress Tolerance, Emotional Control, & Flexibility

Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution

Organizing, Time Management, Planning & Prioritizing

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proactive, strategic, and detail-oriented approaches

Strong commitment to quality, efficiency, and effectiveness

Logical thinker to identify alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches

Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor

Self-starter while working well in a strong team environment

Skilled in monitoring the performance of self and others to make improvements

Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data.

Skill in analyzing and organizing technical data.

Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions

Skill in monitoring/assessing the performance of self, other individuals, or

organizations to make improvements or take corrective action

Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate programs

Ability to direct and organize program activities

Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor

Cultural competency and the ability to communicate effectively in a culturally

sensitive manner with both individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds

Make sound independent decisions by applying policies and procedures and

using available resources

What Else You Should Know

Mountain Home is an equal-opportunity employer, and we value having staff who come

from communities of diverse perspectives and have lived experience. We encourage

people of color, indigenous folx, members of the LGBTQ community, and people with

disabilities to apply. All offers of employment at Mountain Home are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.

All offers of employment at Mountain Home are contingent upon clear results of a

thorough background check. The following factors will be considered for applicants

with a criminal and/or less-than-ideal driving history:

The nature of the conduct/behavior and its relationship to the position

The recency of and circumstances surrounding the conduct/behavior

The age of an individual at the time of the conduct/behavior

Societal/cultural conditions that may have contributed to the conduct/behavior

The probability that an individual will continue the conduct/behavior

The individual’s commitment to rehabilitation and changing the behavior