ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks a full-time position of Senior Director, Human Resources (Total Rewards, Policy, HRIS, & Administration) in the Human Resources department of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month.
The Senior Director, Human Resources (“Senior Director”) is a vital member of the senior leadership team of the Human Resources department and is a strategic lead for all of the ACLU’s core HR functions and systems such as benefits administration (health, wellness, and retirement), compensation, policies, legal compliance, internal budget and procurement management.
The Human Resources department invests in the welfare and development of our employees by creating a place where people love to work, grow their careers, and contribute to the success of the organization. The Human Resources department oversees the entire employee lifecycle and strives to create a best-in-class employee experience through its outreach efforts, total rewards, onboarding, learning and development initiatives, and ongoing employee engagement. The Human Resources department is responsible for creating, strengthening, and sustaining the programs, processes, and policies that empower people, support and advance the institution, and enable the ACLU to deliver on its mission.
Two labor unions represent sizeable portions of the ACLU’s employee base. United Auto Workers (UAW), Local 2110 represents the ACLU’s administrative staff, and Nonprofit Professional Employees Union (NPEU) (“ACLU Staff United”) represents all other non-managerial, non-supervisory, and non-confidential employees. This represents 67% of the total ACLU employee base.

CLASSIFICATION, COMPENSATION, AND HR ADMINISTRATION

• Manage and oversee all aspects of classification and compensation including position review, position management, and job description approval
• Oversee nearly 600 positions (filled and vacant), managing overall headcount for the organization, and regularly advising senior leadership on the allocation of positions during the annual and mid-fiscal budget cycles
• Oversee the assessment of position descriptions, analyzing roles, responsibilities, qualifications, and alignment with organizational priorities; advise management on the efficacy of roles and assess compensation level in collaboration with other HR leadership
• Negotiate and oversee vendors and contracts including contingent workforce providers such as temporary hires; manage and oversee volunteer staff requests and administration
• In coordination with the Chief Human Resources Officer, develop and manage the annual HR budget in alignment with organizational goals.
• Oversee HR-related procurement activities including contracts, vendor relationships, and RFP processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and audit requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• PHR, SPHR certification and/or other relevant professional certifications
• Experience in a supervisory role with a diverse, multi-generational, geographically spread workforce strongly preferred; experience working in an advocacy environment desirable
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, HRIS databases, and HCM systems
• Advanced degree in Human Resources Management, Business Management or related field of study preferred

Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Senior Director will lead, develop, and manage a team of 4-5 and work closely with leaders and teams across the organization, ensuring that the ACLU maintains and strengthens its reputation as an employer of choice and that its Total Rewards, Policy, HR Data Analytics, and internal HR Administrative processes are leading-edge and well-administrated.
The Senior Director is responsible for overseeing the functional areas of Total Rewards, Policy, HRIS and HR Administration, including all aspects of the ACLU’s total rewards program which includes benefits administration for National and Affiliate offices, compensation, HR policies and systems, legal compliance, HR Data Analytics, and management of internal administration including budget and procurement. In all these capacities, the Senior Director will coordinate closely with the Chief Human Resources Officer, and Senior Director responsible for Talent Acquisition, Management and Engagement and others to ensure that all core HR administration-related practices are grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, exceptional operational insight, and significant experience in either finance or information technology in addition to deep HR knowledge and experience.