HR Manager at Casa Grande Academy – Casa Grande, Arizona

This position provides support to the employees of Casa Grande Academy. Promotes and assists with federal, state, and local laws as it relates to employment, payroll, and benefits. Completes all essential functions of the Human Resources Department. This position includes the ability to perform work directly related management policies, general business operations, and exercise discretion and independent judgement. Provides regular and direct assistance to the facility Executive Director. Works closely and collaborates with Corporate HR and the Payroll Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the Human Resources Department in alignment with the Sanctuary Model’s trauma-informed, values-based approach.
• Administer and complete all payroll-related functions accurately and confidentially.
• Serve as a liaison between management and employees by addressing inquiries, interpreting and administering HR policies, and supporting respectful, trauma-informed resolution of work-related concerns.
• Provide guidance and consultation to staff regarding organizational policies and applicable state and federal laws while promoting a culture of safety, emotional intelligence, and shared responsibility.
• Address and resolve employee issues and complaints using trauma-responsive practices that support psychological safety and professional accountability.
• Provide current and prospective employees with information regarding policies, job responsibilities, working conditions, compensation, promotional opportunities, and employee benefits in a transparent and supportive manner.
• Maintain employment records in accordance with licensing agency regulations, organizational standards, and Sanctuary commitments to integrity and accountability.
• Coordinate recruitment efforts, including job postings, advertising, interviewing, and assisting with the hiring process while promoting values consistent with the Sanctuary Model.
• Conduct new employee onboarding and orientation, ensuring education on organizational values, trauma-informed care principles, and the Sanctuary Model framework.
• Investigate and report work-related injuries and manage all aspects of Workers’ Compensation cases in a manner consistent with safety, transparency, and support.
• Support audit preparation and compliance efforts in accordance with agency guidelines and Sanctuary principles of accountability.
• Promote, model, and implement the Sanctuary Model, including its core commitments to nonviolence, emotional intelligence, social learning, shared governance, open communication, social responsibility, and growth and change.