The Alzheimer’s Association Regional Human Resources Manager (HRM) will lead HR activities for seven chapters in New York State and can be based at our Long Island or Manhattan locations, with travel as needed.
This HR team member is a generalist, with strong experience and interest in recruiting. The role will manage multiple disciplines within human resources. Reporting to the Home Office Sr. Director of Talent, the incumbent will primarily lead talent management and employee engagement programs in support of regional leadership.
The HRM is a responsive resource for all things HR, and will receive a foundation of support from peers in the field as well as the Home Office HR team. In addition, there will be administrative support from an HR Shared Services Coordinator, based at the Home Office in Chicago.
Areas of Responsibility:
Talent Acquisition (estimated 65%)
- Manage the full-cycle talent acquisition process for positions below the Chapter Executive Director level, including: sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate selection, background and reference checks, extending offers and acting as a liaison with the hiring manager.
- Coordinate onboarding of new employees to ensure a smooth assimilation to the workforce and role
- Manage relationships with staffing agencies and assist hiring managers with their temporary staffing needs.
Talent Development (estimated 20%)
- Assist with the management of the annual performance process and consult with leaders on workforce capabilities.
- Provide support for disciplinary actions and assist with terminations.
- Coach and provide development support to employees and managers.
- Assist with the planning and implementation of a training curriculum that responds to organizational needs and mitigates organizational risk; maintain an inventory of available training programs and update it as needed, to meet staff needs.
Other (10%)
- Partner with employees and management to communicate and ensure compliance with various policies, procedures, laws and government regulations.
- Acts as the liaison between Home Office Human Resources, Area Leaders, Regional Leaders and Chapter Executives, in support of all policies, procedures and related employment functions.
- Administer payroll-related initiatives including action notices, Home Office compensation programs, Leave of Absence and paid leave regulations, both federal and state.
- Support the Association’s Strategic Implementation Plan initiative for volunteer led program delivery by working closely with program directors on volunteer background checks.
- Special projects and other duties as assigned.
Employee Engagement (5%)
- Contribute to the development and implementation of programs to increase employee engagement.
- Assist with the coordination and planning of HR events including benefits open enrollment, retirement planning, wellness, etc.
- Identify, review, diagnose and resolve issues of conflict. Provide counseling and advice on work-related problems and respond to employee relations issues.
- Assist with processing changes in staff status such as: promotions, flexible work arrangements, FLSA status, leaves of absence, etc.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, psychology, sociology, or a related subject; PHR or SHRM-CP certification strongly desired.
Skills/Experience:
- 5 -7 years of progressive, relevant human resources on-the-job experience.
- At least five years of full-cycle experience in recruitment and employee relations; other HR specialist experience a plus.
- Sound understanding of current state and federal wage, leave of absence laws, employer/employee rights and general employment law.
- Superior verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, to interface with all levels of staff and leadership. Excellent presentation skills and an ability to engage audiences with credibility.
- Ability to effectively and tactfully collaborate with others to reach mutually agreeable outcomes in a matrixed environment.
- Effective time management skills to meet deadlines; results-oriented personality with the ability to build strong relationships with remote leaders and staff.
- Professional presence with highest commitment to confidentiality; strong history of trustworthiness and approachability
- Ability to multi-task and shift priorities in a changing environment, with excellent follow through skills.
- At least once a week same day travel between Long Island, Manhattan or Hudson Valley chapters. Expected annual overnight travel 15 - 25%
- Must have access to reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, good driving record and proof of automobile insurance
- ADP Workforce Now, Google platform/Gmail, Excel, Word, PowerPoint desired
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Feb 1 2019
Active Until:
Mar 2 2019
Hiring Organization:
Alzheimer's Association
industry:
Nonprofit