Company Overview
Gibbs Smith is an employee-owned certified B Corp publisher. We positively impact the communities we serve, including employee-owners, local communities, the book and education industries, and planet Earth. We are committed to fostering a positive workplace culture and driving organizational success through effective human resource management and are looking for an HR Director to lead us in those efforts.
Summary
The HR Director will play a critical role in developing and implementing comprehensive human resources strategies that support our company's mission, values, and growth objectives. This position requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition and Recruitment
- Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and create targeted job descriptions
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from job posting to onboarding
- Conduct interviews and assess candidates with the hiring managers
Employee Relations and Communication
- Serve as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns
- Investigate and resolve workplace conflicts and issues
- Ensure compliance with company policies and employment laws in all states where employees live/work
- Mediate disputes and provide guidance on professional conduct
- Manage employee off-boarding and identification of improvement areas
Performance Management
- Design and implement performance evaluation processes
- Develop performance improvement plans for positive employee development and progressive discipline
- Track and analyze employee performance metrics
- Support managers in conducting effective performance reviews
Compensation and Benefits
- Collaborate with PEO to ensure employee benefit questions and issues are addressed quickly and effectively
- Research and recommend competitive compensation packages and benefits plans
- Administer employee benefits programs
- Conduct biannual market analysis of salary and benefits trends
- Manage annual compensation review process
- Maintain and update employee handbook
Training and Development
- Identify skill gaps and develop training materials and activities
- Support leadership development initiatives, including succession planning
HR Policy and Compliance
- Stay current with applicable employment laws and regulations
- Develop and update HR policies and procedures
- Ensure organizational compliance with legal requirements
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee records
Diversity and Inclusion
- Promote and implement diversity and inclusion initiatives consistent with B Corp certification requirements
- Monitor and report on diversity metrics
- Support employee resource groups and diversity training
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- 5-7 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a similar industry
- Professional HR certification (SHRM-CP or PHR) preferred
- Advanced knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws, particularly with respect to employee-owned companies.
- Experience managing human resource issues across multiple states
- Experience managing hybrid and remote work policies, ensuring productivity and employee well-being
- Knowledge of or experience working with PEOs.
- Strong proficiency in HRIS systems and HR software
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- High level of discretion and ability to maintain confidentialityProven experience in a senior HR role, preferably within the education sector.
- Strong knowledge of human capital management principles and practices.
- Experience with payroll systems and HR software (Workday, SAP preferred).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster a collaborative work environment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced setting.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
Work Location: Remote
