The Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation (3CDC) is a 501(c)(3), tax-exempt, private, non-profit corporation. The organization’s mission and strategic focus is to strengthen the core assets of downtown by revitalizing and connecting the Central Business District and Over-the-Rhine (OTR). 3CDC works in close collaboration with the Cincinnati corporate community and City of Cincinnati to carry out its mission. With an annual operating budget of $20 million, the organization has a team of approximately 170 full-time staff and 180 part-time staff engaged in real estate development, real estate management, civic space management and programming and business district management.

Real Estate Development - To date, 3CDC has played a direct role in nearly $1.7 billion in development projects in downtown Cincinnati and the adjacent neighborhood of Over-the-Rhine. In completing over 100 development projects, 3CDC has reimagined key civic spaces, added market-rate and affordable housing to the urban core and created density through mixed-use residential and office projects that support local small businesses.

Real Estate Management - 3CDC leases and manages over 660,000 square feet of commercial space and over 5,100 parking spaces with annual operating revenues exceeding $32 million.

Civic Space Management and Programming - 3CDC manages and programs six civic spaces – Fountain Square, Washington Park, Ziegler Park, Memorial Hall, Court Street Plaza and Imagination Alley. 3CDC hosts nearly 1,600 free family-friendly events each year at these spaces.

Business District Management – The organization manages two special improvement districts – the Downtown Cincinnati Improvement District and Over-the-Rhine South Special Improvement District – providing clean and safe services, homeless outreach, beatification efforts and marketing support to both districts.

Job Summary
The Human Resources Director, Benefits & Compliance will lead the strategy, administration, and governance of the organization’s employee benefits programs and ensure end-to-end compliance with applicable employment and benefits laws. This role is responsible for designing competitive, equitable, and sustainable benefits that support the organization’s mission, workforce wellbeing, and fiscal stewardship, while overseeing compliance frameworks across HR operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, strategic leader with deep expertise in health and welfare plans, retirement plans, leaves of absence, and regulatory compliance. They thrive in a collaborative nonprofit environment, partnering with HR, Legal, Finance, and Operations to deliver a high-quality employee experience.

Duties and Responsibilities
Benefits Strategy & Design

Administration & Vendor Management

Compliance & Governance

Employee Experience & Communications

Data, Analytics, & Financial Stewardship

Team Leadership

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor and other management as required.

Education and Experience

Disclaimer
This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or work conditions associated with the job. Furthermore, the employer reserves the right to revise or change the job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

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