HR Director; Parental Leave Cover

HR Director (Parental Leave Cover)

Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a statewide, not-for-profit organization that provides free legal services to eligible clients in civil cases through eight regional offices. ILS is funded by the Legal Services Corporation, Indiana Civil Legal Aid Fund, United Ways, Area Agencies on Aging, and approximately 60 other funding sources.

ILS is committed to being an equal‑opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any category protected by law.

This position is located in the Indianapolis Administrative Office. After successful completion of training the position may allow for hybrid work.

• FLSA exempt, 37.5 hour per week temporary position providing coverage during parental leave.

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Start date:

as soon as reasonably possible.

• End date:
November 3, 2026.

The temporary HR Director will train with the current HR Director during the onboarding period and will later work with minimal assistance to provide coverage during a parental leave period. The successful applicant will be responsible for the day‑to‑day coordination and implementation of various HR functions within the organization, including benefit administration; leave administration; recruitment and onboarding; employee information requests; file maintenance and recordkeeping;

and other such duties as assigned. This position will report to the current HR Director throughout training and to the Executive Director thereafter.

• Responsible for all day‑to‑day operations of the HR department.
• Manage ongoing projects and ensure deadlines are met.
• Coordinate recruitment process (request candidate reviews, facilitate communication between candidate and hiring team, conduct telephone screening interviews, schedule and conduct interviews, conduct reference checks and other pre‑employment screenings).
• Answer employee questions regarding personnel policies and benefits.
• Serve as the benefits administrator during the parental leave period.
• Assist with information gathering for annual and periodic filings.
• Maintain all personnel records in compliance with relevant rules and policies.
• Maintain in‑depth knowledge of legal requirements related to leave, employee relations, payroll, and benefits, while mitigating legal risks and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Provide superior support to all employees by promptly and accurately responding to inquiries.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the current HR Director and Executive Director.

• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of Indiana Legal Services to use the law to fight poverty and racism, empower clients, and improve access to justice.
• Detail oriented with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Public speaking experience.
• Spreadsheet preparation and tracking skills.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize tasks based on customer and organizational needs.
• Ability and interest in working independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to handle confidential information in a professional and discreet manner.
• A bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of HR experience are preferred.
• Priority may be given to candidates with benefit administration experience.

Starting salary is $64,437 with a range up to a maximum of $95,421 depending on experience. Benefits are negotiable.

Apply online by submitting a resume and a list of 3 professional references with email addresses and telephone numbers.