Director of Employee Engagement and Relations

Summary

Join Common App, a national non-profit, as their Director of Employee Engagement & Relations. Reporting to the VP of People Operations, you will lead employee relations strategies, compliance programs, and engagement initiatives. This role requires 8-10 years of experience in employee relations, engagement, and compliance, a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), and proven success in designing and executing related programs. The ideal candidate will possess an advanced degree and SHRM-SCP/SPHR certification. Common App offers a competitive salary ($135,000-$140,000), extensive benefits, and a virtual-first work environment. This is an opportunity to make a positive impact on higher education while working for a mission-driven organization.

Requirements

• Live in the United States
• 8-10 years of experience in employee relations, engagement, and compliance program management
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or relevant field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven experience in designing and executing employee engagement, culture, and wellness programs
• Demonstrated success in implementing employee relations strategies and managing compliance programs
• Proven ability to design and lead employee engagement and culture programs
• Strong leadership and team management skills with a focus on operational execution
• In-depth knowledge of employment laws and HR policy implementation
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to manage programs that enhance employee engagement, culture, and retention

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution and management of employee relations strategies, compliance programs, and employee engagement initiatives
• Operationalize policies and programs developed by the VP People Operations, ensuring consistent implementation across the organization
• Enhance the employee experience through proactive conflict resolution, effective policy enforcement, and targeted engagement initiatives aligned with organizational goals

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MBA, MA in HR Management, or related field)
• SHRM-SCP/SPHR certification
• Experience in nonprofit or higher education sectors
• A passion for higher education

Benefits

• Work-Life balance
• Virtual-first office
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Seven company-wide holidays
• Nine floating holidays*
• Sick leave
• Monthly mental health day
• Virtual-first support
• Choice of PC of MAC laptop
• May choose an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset
• One-time office set-up stipend
• Monthly remote work stipend
• Monthly mobile stipend
• Market-based salaries
• Performance-based bonus
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 5% company contribution
• Additional 5% company match
• 3-year vesting schedule
• Participation may begin immediately
• Choice of two health insurance plans
• Health Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
• Medical Flexible Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Insurance coverage begins on the date of hire
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Maven virtual clinic for women’s and family health
• Company provided life and ad&d insurance
• Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance for self, spouse, and dependents
• Company provided short and long-term disability insurance
• Budgeted annual funds for professional development
• Growth opportunities within the company
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• Mutual of Omaha will preparation services
• Mutual of Omaha travel assistance
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