Job Description

A nonprofit services organization in New York City is currently seeking an experienced HR professional to join their team as their new Director, Human Resources. In this role, the Director, Human Resources will be responsible for leading the human resources function to support the organization's initiatives.

Responsibilities:

The Director, Human Resources will:

• Lead, advise and support all HR areas including employee relations, onboarding, policies and procedures, staff development, performance management, recognition, engagement, discipline, and legal compliance requirements
• Provide strategic leadership regarding HR strategies that support the vision, culture, and business needs of the organization
• Support HELP USA locations in establishing and executing an effective talent strategy (short and long term)
• Identify employee relations issues quickly, exercising sound judgement and discretion
• Develop solutions and solve business challenges by collecting and analyzing data and recommending courses of action
• Coordinate performance management program by ensuring performance expectations and policy guidelines is being met and are conducted effectively and in a timely manner
• Study HR metrics to proactively identify issues within the business and develop plans to address
• Coordinate team building activities to enhance engagement
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of relevant HR work experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management
• Experience in a Human Resources Leadership role
• Experience managing employment disputes and investigations
• Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal laws and regulations governing employment (EEO, wage and hour, employee benefits, leave policies and practices)
• Solid problem solving and time management skills
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized

Desired Skills:

• Master's Degree in Human Resources (Highly Preferred)
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• HR certification

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