HR Director

150 years and counting - The YMCA of Springfield is a key leader in our community and in our state. Join us!

The YMCA of Springfield is in Central Illinois. The Association has two full branch facilities, one partial facility branch as well as program locations in various school and athletic venues throughout the community. With a membership of over 16,000 and an Association budget exceeding nine million, the YMCA of Springfield is a major force in the life of our region, striving to fulfill our promise to our community and live our cause.

The YMCA employs over 300 staff and 200 program volunteers offering program services in 2 counties.

Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, and in partnership with the YMCA’s shared services provider (YESS HR), the HR Director serves as the Association’s primary human resources lead. This role is accountable for local HR execution, decision making, compliance oversight, and employee experience, while ensuring accurate and timely‑ coordination with YESS HR across all service areas to drive engagement and operational excellence.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

• Display a friendly, helpful, and positive disposition.
• Provide customer service that is thorough, timely, organized, and accurate.
• Help ensure the Y is meeting member and participant needs by utilizing good listening skills, attentiveness, objectivity, and patience in all situations.
• Place members and participants as the first and highest priority, showing kindness and compassion at all times.
• Demonstrates the Y core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility through all daily activities and responsibilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of HR experience, including managing employee relations.
• SHRM or HRCI certification preferred.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with integrity, discretion, and a professional approach.
• Ability to complete all required YMCA and HR‑Specific trainings and certifications within 60 days of employment and to maintain these certifications as current as outlined by regulations or requirements.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in Microsoft Suite with a strong skill set in Excel and Forms.
• Experience managing and administering HRIS platforms.

• Work with hiring managers to define talent needs, recruitment strategies, and enhance the hiring process.
• Coordinate and attend hiring events.
• Provide onboarding support and continue that support throughout the employee lifecycle, meeting all compliance requirements, organizational policies and established best practices.

• Coordinate benefit offerings, renewals, status changes, and open enrollment activities at the Association level, collaborating with brokers as applicable.
• Manage and monitor leave programs (FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers’ compensation) in coordination with YESS HR to support return‑to‑work and workplace accommodations.

• Serve as the primary staff liaison, providing guidance to employees and volunteers with supervisors on policy interpretation, workplace concerns, and conflict resolution.
• Support leadership in applying progressive discipline and addressing performance or conduct issues in a…