The Westfield Area YMCA is a leading charity organization in our community. Since 1923, we have been providing programs and services to strengthen the foundation of our community by promoting youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Our mission is to develop the full potential of every individual and family in the communities we serve through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
With nearly 11,000 members, the Westfield Area YMCA proudly serves men, women and children of all ages, races, religions and economic circumstances. No one experiencing a bona fide financial hardship is turned away for inability to pay for programs and memberships.
The Assistant Human Resources Director will be responsible for administering benefits, recruitment/recordkeeping, and training programs. Additionally, this person will conduct background checks, assist with compensation data, health care reform analysis, and all other human resources duties as assigned.
- Recruitment including placement of advertisements for staff and volunteer positions, collection of personnel applications/resumes for distribution to departmental areas, and oversee the employee referral program.
- Process employment background checks, pre-employment drug screens, risk management/training certifications and maintain records.
- Maintain personnel files and required checks for all current and terminated employees and volunteers.
- Administer and process employment verifications, unemployment letters, authorizations and releases from outside inquiries and employees’ exit interviews/terminations.
- Assist with administering employee benefits and maintaining records, and data related to salary administration plans and employee benefits.
- Assist in developing and monitoring employee recognition programs.
- Serve as a confidant to staff on work-related issues in a confidential manner.
- A minimum of 3 years experience as an HR Generalist or YMCA experience preferred with a degree in Human Resources.
- This position requires excellent project management and critical thinking skills along with strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- SPHR/PHR certification or HR certification is strongly preferred
- Must have the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, along with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and work effectively with all individuals.
- Must have excellent computer skills including a strong working knowledge of MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook) and familiarity with ADP HRIS and ADP Time and Attendance programs preferred.
- Salary will be comensurate with experience