Human Resources Director

• Location 305 Montgomery St,Decorah, IA, 52101,United States
• Base Pay $64,086.00 - $74,188.00 / Year
• Job Category Human Resources, Recruitment
• Employee Type Exempt
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree
• Manage Others Yes

• Name Amy Hershberger
• Phone
• Email ahershberger

This position serves as both the strategic leader and the primary administrator of the agency’s Human Resources functions. The HR Director provides leadership and accountability for compliance, policy, workforce strategy, and organizational culture, while directly administering core human resources functions.

The Human Resources Director is expected to exemplify the agency’s core values of Growth, Adaptability, Respect, Responsiveness, Compassion, and Collaboration. This position is responsible for complying with all agency and departmental policies and procedures that reflect and promote these values.

• Must maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Must always represent NEICAC in a positive and professional manner.
• Must attend training as requested to demonstrate a continued effort to grow professionally.
• Adhere to all policies as an employee of Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation.
• Attend all agency-wide trainings.
• Must travel extensively within service area and occasionally out of service area.
• Establish a collaborative and communicative relationship with fellow staff.
• Must be punctual and dependable in completing assignments, meeting report deadlines; daily attendance is essential.

• Develop, implement, and maintain HR systems, procedures, and documentation to ensure operational effectiveness and compliance.
• Administer HR functions within the agency’s HRIS and personnel records, including onboarding data and training and credential records, coordinating renewals with department staff.
• Maintain, audit, and oversee personnel files (including I-9s) to ensure legal, regulatory, and programmatic compliance.
• Collaborate with the IT vendor to deploy required training and manage learning platforms, as needed.
• Coordinate with the Corporation Secretary for assistance with personnel file maintenance and HR administrative support.

• Partner with Department Directors, program leadership, and the Chief Executive Officer to assess staffing needs, organizational structure, and future workforce planning.
• Review, update, and maintain job descriptions to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and agency needs.
• Personally manage and carry out full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, application management, interview coordination, and preparation of interview materials.
• Approve hiring decisions in collaboration with program leadership and the Chief Executive Officer.
• Conduct background checks and driving record checks.
• Ensure completion of reference checks prior to job offers.
• Prepare offer letters and coordinate pre-employment and onboarding processes (e.g., physicals, drug screens, required documentation).
• Conduct new employee orientations and stay interviews to support engagement and retention.
• Represent the agency at recruitment events and cultivate relationships with community and workforce partners.

• Develop, implement, and personally oversee and administer the agency’s performance evaluation framework.
• Advise supervisors on performance management, employee relations, and disciplinary best practices.
• Consult with the Chief Executive Officer on performance concerns and disciplinary actions.
• Lead and conduct personnel investigations; coordinate with legal counsel to ensure compliance; and compile investigative and disciplinary documentation.
• Conduct and analyze employee engagement surveys and facilitate leadership development, culture, and recognition initiatives.
• Plan, implement, and deliver agency-wide and program-specific training as needed.
• Prepare and distribute employee communications (e.g., policies, procedures, staff milestones).
• Serve as a key contributor to agency strategic planning by…