Atlanta Legal Aid Society (“Legal Aid”) seeks a Director of Human Resources.
The Director of Human Resources will support the senior leadership of Atlanta Legal Aid as we celebrate our centennial and continue bringing transformational change to the program. Founded in 1924, our non-profit law firm represents low-income people in a variety of civil legal matters, including family, housing, consumer, public benefits, education, and health law in a five-county service area (Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, Gwinnett). Legal Aid employs 150 staff members and operates five county offices, as well as numerous units, programs, and projects throughout its service area. Our clients and their legal issues are diverse and numerous. The Director of Human Resources will work to advance and support the needs of the staff and program as we work with our clients.
Responsibilities: The Director of Human Resources reports to and works with the Executive Director and Deputy Director to provide strategic leadership and oversight of all human resources functions, aligning people strategies with the firm’s mission, values, and long-term goals. This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and managers, with particular emphasis on supporting a mission-driven, nonprofit environment.
Key responsibilities include developing and executing comprehensive HR strategies related to talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, training and development, as well as compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and nonprofit-specific regulations. The Director leads workforce planning efforts, assesses organizational needs, and recommends solutions that balance operational effectiveness with fiscal stewardship typical of a nonprofit organization. Periodic visits to all Legal Aid offices, units, programs, and projects are required.
The Director of Human Resources plays a central role in fostering a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture by advancing equity, transparency, accountability, and employee well-being. This includes coaching managers in effective people management, addressing employee relations matters with sensitivity to mission-driven work, and implementing initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, retention, and morale.
Additionally, the Director oversees HR operations and systems, leverages workforce data to inform decision-making, and ensures HR practices are efficient, consistent, and scalable within a nonprofit context. The role partners closely with leadership on strategic planning, organizational development, and change management initiatives to support program growth, sustainability, and long-term impact.
Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of (7) seven years of experience in Human Resources Management or a related field are required. Applicants must have outstanding interpersonal skills with a focus on empathy and kindness when dealing with staff in difficult situations. Applicants must have solid conflict resolution skills, discretion with confidential and sensitive information, and an appreciation for diversity. Other qualifications include the ability to work with people at all levels, the ability to adapt to the culture of the organization and staff while promoting positive change, strong leadership skills, knowledge of employment-related laws, regulations, and best practices, good written and oral communication skills, and proficient computer skills.
Applicants must also be accountable for time and work product, able to set priorities and meet deadlines, able to prioritize and delegate tasks, able to multitask, be organized, attentive to detail, and willing to make a two-year employment commitment. Prior experience working in a legal services organization or other non-profit organization, membership in SHRM or another human resource management professional organization, and HR accreditations are highly valued. Given the nature of the position, willingness to work in the office an average of 4 days per week is highly desired.
Salary and Benefits: The salary range for (7) seven years of experience is $115K-$122K. (The salary offered may increase or decrease depending on the actual, relevant experience of the selected candidate.) Salaries currently increase annually based on a salary scale.
- Generous fringe benefits, including 16 paid holidays in 2026, 6 weeks of paid time off (accruing at 2.5 days per month) in the first two years, and 6 weeks of parental leave (12 weeks after one year)
- Individual health insurance, including optional dental and vision coverage, with partial payment for dependent health insurance
- Life, long-term, and short-term disability insurance
- Salary reduction option for a flexible spending account
- Educational loan reimbursement up to $600 per month (after a set off of other loan reimbursement amounts);
- Voluntary tax-sheltered annuity with 3% match
- This position may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education.
Application Requirements: Submit a letter of interest, resume, recent writing sample (letter, memorandum, or policy), official college transcript (a copy is acceptable pending your order of an official transcript), and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references (preferably individuals who have supervised or managed your work) to Jobs at HRKS. Only applications with all of the requested documents will be considered for an interview.
Your application will be acknowledged. No phone calls, please.
Legal Aid considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other legally protected status.