What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Manager position at ABILITIES FIRST, INC?
Description
HR Manager
Salary: $68,000
For over 60 years, Abilities First has been a trusted provider of education, vocation, residential and support programs in the Hudson Valley serving over 1400 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Committed to inclusion, Abilities First seeks to break down the barriers between people with and without disabilities, envisioning a world where all people are recognized and valued for their Abilities First.
Abilities First recognizes the value of diverse experiences, identities, and backgrounds, and does not discriminate in hiring. We are inclusive, welcoming, and supportive of people of varying abilities, races, ethnicities, religions, socio-economic status, gender, and gender identities. Abilities First is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Human Resources Manager will support strategies that contribute to organizational success in selecting, engaging and developing employees, improving performance, and enhancing the experiences of the people we serve. The HR Manager is responsible for communicating with staff regarding concerns, conducting investigations where warranted, and supporting program administrators with employee relations. This position will advise on policies, regulations, federal and state laws, union interactions, and disciplinary matters.
POSITION STANDARDS
- Will act as the primary point of contact with staff regarding any workplace concerns they may have, performing intake of any reports and returning to program or performing investigation.
- Conducts complete investigations related to allegations that fall under Human Resources, such as discrimination and sexual harassment.
- Informs management of HR investigation outcome, assists them with disciplinary measures as needed.
- Advises administrators on disciplinary measures as needed related to employee performance deficiencies and misconduct.
- Submits Corrective Action Plan follow up to Quality Assurance after incident closure.
- Conducts exit interviews of departing staff, assessing data collected to make recommendations to programs and supervisors.
- May assist in training management staff on various policies and procedures, i.e., leaves of absence, disciplinary actions, etc.
- May attend departmental meetings to familiarize staff with various policies and procedures.
- Acts as the HR representative to various department staff/liaison committee meetings to facilitate effective interpersonal communication among employees and management.
- Maintains working relationship with union officers and adheres to terms of labor contract, ensuring compliance with departments by implementing policies concerning wages, hours and working conditions. Advises management on contract to assist with compliance.
- Will assist with employee development efforts across the agency.
- Assist management staff with performance management and guidance for completing performance evaluations.
- Provide direction to Recruiters, increase recruitment efficiencies, and develop practices in support of employee retention and positive employee experience.
- Provide guidance to Recruiters with job analysis and assessment, ensuring hiring practices include RJP’s and ensure job descriptions are reviewed and updated regularly.
- May prepare reports and analyze data as directed.
- Represents Abilities First, Inc. in a positive and professional manner.
- Performs appropriate job-related activities as required by the immediate supervisor or as circumstances warrant.
- Ensures that all communication is handled appropriately and confidentially.
- Demonstrates proficiency in all goals and skillsets required, on which performance will be evaluated.
- Ensures all training and certifications required are current, and seeks further support and training where needed.
- Follows all agency policy and procedures and demonstrates continuous regard to personal safety and the safety of others.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field; in lieu of degree, a combination of experience and education may be deemed acceptable by the Director.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working in Human Resources; experience must include workplace investigations and delivery of administrative actions.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
- Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Requires excellent analytical, organizational and computer skills, with the ability to work with strict confidentiality.
- PHR / SHRM-CP preferred.
