This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization.The Human Resources Director at the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA supports the development and implementation of talent management/human resources policies, plans and services, including recruitment, hiring, legal compliance, employee benefits, compensation, employee relations, diversity and inclusion, employment practices and procedures, and employee communications. The Human Resources Director provides leadership and assures an environment of trust and respect for all in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training. This results in cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
- Models and teaches the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility with members, colleagues, staff, guests, volunteers, and vendors.
- Develops, maintains, and facilitates positive relationships with and between staff, volunteers, and colleagues at all levels of the organization.
- Responsible for supervision and support of Human Resources Associate,assuring efficient processing and updating of all employment/volunteer paperwork for both new and existing employees and volunteers working to assure timely documentation, certification, etc., are obtained and documented.
- Develops and maintains effective and efficient lines of employer/employee and volunteer communication in the Y voice to support staff in obtaining necessary and relevant information and resources,and is an ambassador of the YMCA and fosters loyalty among those we serve.
- Knows, implements, follows, and enforces all YMCA policies, guidelines, regulations, and procedures, including compliance, safety, risk management, those for the prevention of child abuse, and staff expectations as required by the YMCA, licensing, and state and federal laws, and supports other staff to do the same.
- Handles employee relations issues; coaches and advises leaders; serves as internal consultant ensuring fair and equitable treatment of employees while minimizing the organization’s liability.
- Assures that leadership regularly conducts internal monitoring and auditing for safety and other compliance issues and responds promptly to detected offenses, and develops corrective action.
- Effectively administrates and communicates all benefits including compliance with all regulations and policies internal and external.
- Assures effectiveness and compliance and alignment with culture and mission in staff/volunteer recruitment, hiring, and on-boarding.
- Researches and recommends, and upon approval, implements and communicates policy changes as necessary to ensure a safe, healthy, productive, positive, engaging and legally compliant environment.
- Assures processing of workers compensation, unemployment, insurance and disability claims as required.
- Handles and/or assists with other administrative, and human resource issues as requested.
- Follows association guidelines to develop, promote and market, and manage employment offerings in a manner consistent with YMCA core values.
- Pursues training opportunities that support the work of the YMCA and enhances personal and professional growth.
- Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s Degree in human resources or related field - required
Skills/Experience:
- 5 or more years of previous HR or related experience – required
- SHRM Certified Professional or HRCI Certified Professional certification – required
- YMCA Team Leader certification – preferred
- Experience administering employee benefits, including health, welfare, and retirement.
- Experience with HRIS systems, (Kronos Workforce Ready – preferred)
- Experience with employment law and has proven current knowledge and understanding of regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments, and applicable laws regarding human resources.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- High level of computer competency, including Microsoft Office products.
- Demonstrates excellent planning, organization, time management, and attention to detail, with the ability to handle multiple projects with minimal direction.
- Proven effective communication skills to inform, counsel, motivate, and support members and staff.
- Ability to read, interpret, and effectively communicate, document, train, and instruct employees on the benefits of the YMCA.
- Ability to solve problems by taking a leadership role in handling a variety of situations, problems, issues and/or complaints from employees as they arise.
- Possesses a general knowledge and understanding of the YMCA, its goals, and its mission.
- Bilingual: English/Spanish a plus.
Required Certifications
- Must complete online Blood-borne Pathogens, Employee Safety, and Hazard Communicationtrainings prior to initial assignment to position.
- Must complete other New Employee Orientation and department onboarding prior to initial assignment to position.
- Must complete Child Abuse Prevention and Mandated Reporter trainings prior to initial assignment to position.
- Must complete YMCA Team Leader Certification and SHRM Certified Professional/HRCI Certified Professional certificationwithin the first 2 years of employment.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $63,000.00 - $75,000.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Feb 12 2019
Active Until:
Mar 12 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit