Description
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) is a mission-driven non-profit dedicated to ensuring the future of elk, other wildlife, their habitat and our hunting heritage. Since our founding in 1984, we have helped conserve nearly one square mile of elk country every day. In partnership with others, we have conserved or enhanced more than 9.2 million acres, including improving public access to more than 1.6 million acres. Our impact will extend to 10 million acres by 2030.
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned HR leader to apply their expertise in a mission-focused environment – combining their strategic leadership with the rugged charm of Montana’s outdoor lifestyle. Make your passion your career where your professional role directly supports our meaningful conservation mission!
Position Overview
The Director of Human Resources leads RMEF’s HR team, championing strategies that support the organization and culture, ensuring we attract, develop and retain top talent. This role provides strategic management of all HR functions including talent acquisition, employee development and engagement, compensation and benefits, performance management, compliance and payroll.
The Director of HR will play a key role in shaping the employee experience and workforce strategy for the organization. Working closely with RMEF leadership, this position will align HR programs with organizational goals, manage HR resources and foster a collaborative values-driven workplace where employees can thrive.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Strategic Leadership & Culture
- Talent Management & Development
- Compensation and Benefits
- Compliance, Employee Relations & Reporting
- HR Operations & Systems
- Organizational Support & Special Initiatives
Location: RMEF’s Business Analyst position is based at RMEF’s Headquarters office in Missoula, Montana – fulltime.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or related degree, or a combination of HR specific experience and HR certification(s) required
- Ten plus years of progressive Human Resource experience
- Experience supervising required
- Five years in a leadership role preferred
- Professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-SCP) preferred
Join RMEF and make a lasting impact on conservation!
