Director of Human Resources -Multi-Program I/DD Nonprofit Agency

Envision | Cincinnati, OH | Full-Time | Exempt

Envision is seeking a compassionate, strategic, and experienced Human Resources Director to lead our Human Resources function and support our mission of partnering with people with disabilities to envision and achieve their personal best. This leadership role provides direction for HR strategy, employee relations, compliance, compensation and benefits, HRIS, training support, policy development, and employee engagement across the agency.

About Envision

For more than 60 years, Envision has provided services that support children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and related needs. We are committed to creating a compassionate, trauma-informed environment where people can build skills, increase independence, and live meaningful lives.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Director serves as a key member of the leadership team and reports to the CEO. This role leads a team of three HR professionals and partners with managers and employees throughout the organization to strengthen HR operations, support compliance, promote employee engagement, and foster a positive workplace culture.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop the Human Resources team.
• Serve as an advisor to managers on employee relations, performance management, coaching, discipline, promotion, and termination matters.
• Support organizational strategy, succession planning, leadership development, and workforce planning.
• Develop, review, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and practices in alignment with applicable laws, regulations, contract requirements, and agency policies.
• Monitor employment legislation and HR trends to help ensure agency compliance.
• Lead employee engagement and internal communication efforts, including town halls, employee outreach, and communication through internal platforms.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, HRIS, employee records, EEO reporting, harassment prevention education, and training support.
• Partner with legal counsel and executive leadership on HR matters as needed.
• Participate in board-related HR needs, committees, audits, reviews, and special projects.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Five to seven years of progressive human resources leadership experience.
• Strong employee relations and performance management experience.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR & DODD compliance practices.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing HR professionals.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, business writing, and technical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
• Nonprofit, health and human services, developmental disabilities, or mission-driven organization experience preferred.

Our Values

Successful team members demonstrate trust, authentic relationships, full and meaningful lives, mission-centered leadership, continuous learning, and excellence. The ideal candidate will lead with professionalism, inclusion, compassion, and a commitment to high-quality service.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Up to 25 days of paid time off available immediately, based on experience.
• 10 paid holidays, plus a bonus floating holiday after one year.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution.
• Supplemental insurance options.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee recognition programs, company events, and team incentives.

Schedule and Work Location

This is a full-time, exempt position based at Envision’s West Fork Campus in Cincinnati, Ohio.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced HR leader who wants to make a meaningful impact in a mission-driven organization, we encourage you to apply today.

Envision is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.