Director of Human Resources
Quick answer
Lambda Legal is hiring a remote Senior Director of Human Resources (US-based) paying $130k-$150k to lead employment practices, policies, benefits programs, and labor relations.
- Role
- Director of Human Resources
- Organization
- Lambda Legal
- Location
- New York, NY (Headquarters); Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; Washington, DC
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $130,000-$150,000
- Category
- Human Resources
The role
The Director of Human Resources is responsible for ensuring effective, compliant, and equitable employment practices, policies, benefits programs, and labor relations at Lambda Legal, a national advocacy organization for LGBTQ+ and HIV communities.
What you'll do
- Serve as a management co-chair of the labor-management committee
- Partner with the CPC and COO on the collective bargaining strategy
- Interpret and administer the collective bargaining agreement
- Oversee the organization's employee benefits function
- Supervise and provide strategic direction to the Sr Payroll & Benefits Specialist
- Partner with the CPC and Finance team on payroll-related policies, processes, audits, and issue resolution
What it takes
- 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in HR
- Demonstrated experience working in a unionized environment
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR compliance requirements
- Demonstrated experience advising managers and organizational leaders on complex employee relations and employment matters
- Experience partnering with counsel on complex employee relations, compliance, or labor matters
- Experience overseeing complex employee benefits and/or payroll-related operations within a unionized environment
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability plans, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Annual professional development funds, Mobile phone reimbursement, Summer Fridays, Premium subscription to the Calm App, Paid sabbatical
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in any of the following states or major metropolitan areas where Lambda Legal has an office: New York, NY (Headquarters); Atlanta, GA (Southern); Dallas, TX (South Central); Chicago, IL (Midwest); Los Angeles, CA (Western); or Washington, D.C.
What is the compensation range?
The compensation range is $130,000-$150,000.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in HR, demonstrated experience working in a unionized environment, and strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
How do I apply?
To apply, submit your resume, cover letter, and complete the online application form on the Lambda Legal website.
Is the job remote?
The job is a hybrid role, with the ideal candidate located in any of the following states or major metropolitan areas where Lambda Legal has an office: New York, NY (Headquarters); Atlanta, GA (Southern); Dallas, TX (South Central); Chicago, IL (Midwest); Los Angeles, CA (Western); or Washington, D.C.
How to apply
Apply directly on Lambda Legal's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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