Director of Administration

Director of Administration

Kellogg PEAK Initiative

Location: Milwaukee, WI
Type: Full Time, Exempt
Salary: $74,039 to $92,549; negotiable for a highly qualified candidate with a strategic HR emphasis
Sector: Youth Development
Reports To: Executive Director

 

About the Organization

 

Kellogg PEAK Initiative's mission is to bring out the limitless potential in young leaders through extraordinary experiences and nurturing relationships. PEAK operates a Milwaukee Program Center within a Milwaukee County park and Lake Valley Camp, an overnight camp in Boscobel, WI.

 

Position Summary

 

The Director of Administration is a key member of the PEAK leadership team, providing strategic leadership across Human Resources, Finance, and Operations. The role ensures PEAK has the people practices, financial systems, operational infrastructure, and resources to advance its mission effectively and sustainably.

As HR lead, the Director champions fair, equitable, values-aligned people practices and uses research and data to inform staffing, compensation, and benefits decisions. Overseeing Finance and Operations, the Director safeguards PEAK's financial health, facilities, technology, and assets, and gives leadership the insight needed for sound decisions. The Director supervises the Finance and Operations Team, including the Finance and HR Generalist and the Operations Manager.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Human Resources

 

• Create, revise, document, and communicate HR policies, procedures, and practices with the Executive Director and leadership team

• Train and advise leadership and staff on personnel matters, ensuring recruitment, hiring, performance management, and termination practices are ethical, equitable, and legally compliant

• Serve as primary HR lead on employee relations, including coaching, corrective action, conflict resolution, and terminations

• Lead PEAK's staff performance accountability and success process

• Maintain accurate employee data and personnel files for annual and seasonal staff

• Facilitate PEAK's Strategic Compensation Plan, including salary data and compensation research

• Manage payroll and employee benefits, including annual benefits analysis, plan administration, enrollment, and employee education

• Monitor compensation and benefits practices for equity and competitiveness

• Serve as primary HRIS administrator

• Stay current on employment requirements and update policies and practices accordingly

 

Finance

 

• Lead the annual budgeting process with the Executive Director

• Develop and maintain budget tracking, reporting, and forecasting tools

• Help staff build financial knowledge and confidence related to their responsibilities

• Oversee QuickBooks Online for financial reporting and budgeting

• Prepare regular financial reports, budget updates, and forecasts for department heads, the Executive Director, and the Board

• Supervise the Finance and HR Generalist on accounting functions

• Oversee contracted financial services for payables, receivables, banking, cash management, forecasting, and monthly close

 

Operations

 

• Manage property and liability insurance, including premiums, renewals, and claims

• Maintain emergency procedures and staff education on safety and emergency preparedness

• Oversee management of the Milwaukee facility and maintain a long-term facilities maintenance plan

• Oversee vendor contracts and relationships

• Ensure facilities, technology, vehicles, and office equipment are maintained and sufficient for staff and programs

• Identify and implement operational improvements that increase reliability, efficiency, and satisfaction

 

Qualifications

 

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and progressive leadership in HR or a closely related field

• Bachelor's or master's degree strongly preferred in Business, HR, Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field; significant experience may substitute

• Knowledge of nonprofit GAAP and federal and state regulations, including FMLA, ADA, OSHA, workers' compensation, wage and hour, FLSA, and ERISA

• Regular use of QuickBooks Online or similar accounting software required; comfort with Google Workspace preferred

• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CNAP, or CPA highly preferred

• Valid Wisconsin driver's license required

• Analytical and detail-oriented, with a record of achieving organizational objectives and implementing new ideas

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with team members and external stakeholders

• Ability to introduce policies and procedures in ways that lead to consistent implementation

• Commitment to developing others and building a high-performing team

• Alignment with PEAK's Four Beliefs and the belief that, with the right support and high-quality programs, all young people can grow and achieve

 

Key Team Competencies

 

Resilience, growth mindset, self-management, communication, collaboration, empathy, self-awareness, and problem solving.

 

Schedule and Working Conditions

 

• Minimum of 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday, with occasional nights and weekends for events and programs

• Limited time off during summer programming, with full engagement expected during this period

• Travel to Lake Valley Camp in Boscobel, WI for staff training, HR functions, and organizational support, including long drives in an organizational vehicle

• Extended computer work

• All PEAK properties are substance-free

 

Benefits

 

• 17 vacation days, 6 personal or sick days, 10 organizational holidays, 3 personal holidays, and 2 weeks of organizational shutdown each year

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance

• Employer IRA contribution, no match required

• Monthly cell phone reimbursement

 

How to Apply

 

Apply online: https://peakinitiative.bamboohr.com/careers/247

 

Equal Opportunity

 

PEAK Initiative is an equal opportunity employer committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.