Description

About Anew

For more than 46 years, Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse has provided comprehensive, coordinated services to families experiencing domestic violence—without imposing any one solution. We are committed to helping survivors and their families achieve safety, stability, and long-term independence.

 Position Summary

The Director of Human Resources is a key member of Anew’s leadership team, responsible for advancing a people-centered, trauma-informed workplace culture. This role provides both strategic and operational leadership across all areas of human resources, including talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, compliance, and organizational development.

The Director will partner closely with senior leadership to strengthen employee engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness, ensuring HR practices align with Anew’s mission and values.

 
Key Responsibilities

Lead and strengthen HR strategy to support a trauma-informed, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture
Oversee full-cycle talent acquisition, onboarding, and workforce planning in collaboration with department leaders
Manage and continuously improve compensation, benefits, and ensure competitiveness and equity
Provide coaching and guidance to managers on performance management, employee relations, and conflict resolution
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
Oversee payroll processes and benefits administration
Develop, implement, and update HR policies, employee handbook,  procedures, and systems
Support organizational compliance with grant and funding requirements through reporting and documentation
Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in accordance with regulatory standards
Partner with leadership to design and implement employee engagement and recognition initiatives
Collaborate with legal counsel on employment-related matters as needed
Participate in organizational meetings and ongoing professional development
Develop/maintain organization-wide trainings, as well as coordinate annual required trainings, (i.e. sexual harassment, civil, rights, etc.)
Serve as the lead of the Employee Relations Committee
Lead the annual performance evaluation process

Requirements

Qualifications

Professional in Human Resources or other Human Resources related certificate, Bachelor’s degree a plus.  
Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive HR experience, including leadership responsibilities
Experience in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations preferred
Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and compliance requirements
Demonstrated experience in compensation, benefits, employee relations, and organizational development
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities
Understanding of nonprofit budgeting and financial practices preferred
Complete 40-hour domestic violence training
 
Compensation & Benefits

Anew offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

14 paid holidays
20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
Optional Aflac benefits