Human Resources Manager

Job description

esponsible for planning, directing, and administering all human resources functions for the Housing Authority of Champaign County. This position oversees recruitment and retention, employee relations, benefits administration, compensation, performance management, training and development, policy implementation, and regulatory compliance. The Human Resources Manager serves as a strategic partner to leadership, providing guidance on workforce planning, organizational development, labor and employee relations, and human capital initiatives that support the agency's mission.

• The duties listed below illustrate the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements regarding duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment in association with this position. Undertakes and performs the following and all other work-related duties as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as regulations governing public housing agencies, including HUD requirements and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) standards.
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment, promotes employee engagement and professional development, and implements best practices to attract, develop, and retain a high-performing workforce dedicated to serving residents and the community.
• Directs all human resources functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits administration, and workforce planning.
• Develops, implements, and maintains personnel policies, procedures, and employee handbooks to support organizational objectives and regulatory compliance.
• Manages the full-cycle recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, selection, onboarding, and retention initiatives.
• Provides guidance and support to department managers and employees regarding employee relations matters, disciplinary actions, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and performance improvement plans.
• Administers employee benefits programs, leave management, workers' compensation claims, unemployment claims, and reasonable accommodation requests.
• Maintains accurate personnel records and HR information systems while ensuring the confidentiality and security of employee information.
• Coordinates employee training and professional development programs to enhance workforce skills, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.
• Prepares HR reports, workforce analytics, and compliance documentation for executive leadership, board members, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
• Manages compensation studies, salary administration, position classifications, and job descriptions to support equitable and competitive employment practices.
• Collaborates with executive leadership on strategic initiatives related to employee engagement, succession planning, organizational development, and workforce retention.
• Fosters a positive workplace culture focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, employee engagement, and high-performance standards.
  Keeps abreast of all changes and additions to regulations relative to human resources.
• Coordinate pre-employment screenings, background checks, reference checks, and new-hire documentation.
• Maintain staffing plans and workforce projections to meet agency needs.
• Coordinate temporary hires and assignments as needed.
• Develop recruitment strategies to attract qualified and diverse candidates.
• Provide guidance on disciplinary actions, corrective measures, and performance improvement plans.
• Investigate employee complaints, grievances, and workplace conflicts.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, leave programs, and wellness initiatives.
• Manage employee enrollments, benefits changes, and annual open enrollment processes.
• Coordinate workers' compensation, unemployment claims, and disability programs.
• Maintain compliance with HUD regulations, EEO requirements, FLSA, ADA, FMLA, and other applicable laws.
• Maintain confidential personnel files and HR records.
• Prepare reports related…