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title: Human Resources Director at Rockford Rescue Mission
description: Rockford Rescue Mission is hiring for the Human Resources Director role in Rockford,
  IL. Full-time role. See the full description and apply.
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date: 2026-09-28T21:21:04Z
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| **Company** | Rockford Rescue Mission |
| **Location** | Rockford, IL |
| **Salary** | $68K/yr - $78K/yr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Sep 28, 2026 |
## Description

**Range: $68K-$78K**

**DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION**

- Human Resources policies and procedures
- Compensation and job classification plan
- Recruitment and employment program
- Employee benefit plans
- Employee training and development
- Employee relations, initiatives and activities
- Human Resource Information System and departmental files
- Assist and advise all departments in Human Resource matters
- Point person for legal contacts concerning employment related issues

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**

- Establish and maintain Human Resource records.
- Recruit, screen and conduct reference checks of applicants for all positions within the organization.
- Maintain applicant tracking and hiring files.
- Maintain and provide current information on benefits such as Social Security, retirement and insurance.
- Establish, administer, explain and maintain the employee performance evaluation system.
- Assist Supervisors in counseling employees on any problem affecting their work.
- Interpret and explain Human Resource policies and procedures to department heads, employees and applicants.
- Orient new employees to include explanation of benefits and understanding of organizational policies.
- Conduct exit interviews with all employees at separation to deliver final check, benefit continuance, etc.
- Coordinate unemployment claims and hearings in order to represent the Mission’s best interests.
- Scrutinize payroll for compliance issues related to wage and hour.

**BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION** 

- Complete and submit all necessary benefits forms for new employees to acquire coverage in accordance with policy.
- Ensure that monthly benefits forms are completed and payments for all benefits coverage are submitted in order to maintain current coverage.
- Ensure that updated vacation/sick times are accrued for each employee in order to maintain current records of these benefits.
- Coordinate employee deductions with payroll.
- Coordinate and update salary increases with payroll.
- Maintain salary range for each position within the organization and check that these ranges are followed to ensure that all wages are distributed in a fair and equitable manner.

**INSURANCE/SAFETY/LOSS CONTROL**

- Keep all organization policies updated and current to ensure continuous and adequate coverage.
- Maintain updated schedule of policies in force.
- Obtain MVR’s on all employees who drive organizational vehicles and keep an updated list of authorized drivers.
- Maintain an updated list of vehicles and drivers to distribute to insurance agent as required.
- Coordinate and approve the development of safety and training programs with the Safety Co-Chair in order to ensure a safe and effective working environment.

**TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT**

- Identify training needs within the organization that would increase the effectiveness of our ministry.
- Obtain or plan and present training programs that will meet the needs of the organization.
- Maintain records of all staff training and development.

**ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES** 

- Perform related work and other duties when required and as assigned.
- Attend team meetings as requested.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES** 

- Working knowledge of current laws, regulations, methods, and procedures in Human Resource management.
- Working knowledge of the guiding principles and philosophy of not-for-profit, faith-based organizations.
- Ability to write clear, accurate, and logical reports and procedures.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all organizational levels and particularly with the Mission Leadership Team.

**PHYSICAL FACTORS**

- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Occasional standing, reaching, bending, twisting and stooping.
- Frequent moving and walking.

**SPIRITUAL RESPONSIBILITIES** 

- Take every opportunity to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with others.
- Provide spiritual encouragement to staff, volunteers, guests, and residents.
- Invest in the spiritual development of staff, guests, residents, and donors.
- Pray for and with staff, volunteers, guests, residents, and donors.
- Ensure actions and policies reflect the Christian values and purpose of the Mission.
- Handle relational conflicts according to the Staff Covenant of Romans 12:18 and Matthew 18:15-19 7.
- Memorize monthly Scripture, Mission Statement, and Mission Core Values.
- Participate in corporate prayer and Scripture reading, staff chapel services, and all spiritual gatherings.
- Support and attend annual mandatory Evangelism in Service training to grow in knowledge of leading others to faith in Christ.
- Participate in annual spiritual growth training through organization selected curriculum.

**QUALIFICATIONS** 

- B.S. in Human Resources or Business Management with significant coursework in Human Resource Management.
- Three years of progressively responsible experience in the field of Human Resource Management.
- Must be teachable and function as a team player.
- Must display respect, gentleness and accountability.
- Must exhibit exemplary character and integrity.
- Must engage in safe and healthy work practices, both on the premises and off-site facilities.
- Must take an active part ensuring the safety, health and well-being of all of our employees, volunteers and Mission guests.
## Skills

- Training And Development
- Performance Evaluation
- Teamwork
- Unemployment Claims
- Explanation of Benefits
- Employee Training
- In-Service Training
- Applicant Tracking Software
- Litigation
- Human Resources
- Exit Interviews
- Counseling
- Reference Checking
- Wage and Hour Law
- Developer Relations
- Equities
- Human Resource Policies
- Human Resource Management

## How to Apply

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