Head Start Recruitment, Retention and Staff Development Manager

Job Vacancy

Program : Head Start

Location : 400 West Avenue

Position : Head Start Recruitment, Retention and Staff Development Manager

Hours : 37.5 hrs. / wk. 52 weeks / year

Salary Range : $62,466 - $81,206 annually

Grade 6

Summary of Responsibilities :

Under the direction of the Human Resources Director, the Head Start Recruitment, Retention and Staff Development Manager (Recruitment Manager) is responsible for attracting, sourcing retaining, and developing staff within the agency’s Head Start Program.

This includes providing guidance, training and monitoring for program partners and delegates as required by Head Start funding sources and regulatory bodies. The Head Start Recruitment, Retention and Staff Development Manager stays abreast of changing federal and state employee labor laws and regulations, as well as the shifting needs of the Head Start Program’s workforce and desired skill sets, responds to inquiries regarding pre & post – employment requirements, selection criteria, and preparation of related materials and documents.

The Recruitment Manager also serves as a resource for interpreting and ensuring compliance with state, federal and local requirements regarding HR hiring practices, labor laws, Affirmative Action / EEO / Labor Relations and funder mandates, agency policies and procedures and related personnel matters.

The Recruitment Manager has a reporting relationship to the VP of Head Start and is responsible for working with the VP of Head Start to develop and implement employee training programs that align with state and federal regulations and agency goals, pathways for HS employee career advancement opportunities which helps to retain staff and achieves the mission of both the agency and Early Childhood Services.

Qualifications / Education and Experience :

Education : Master’s Degree Preferred; bachelor’s Degree required preferably in Human Resources Management; Business Administration, Education Administration, Organizational Development, or related field, and / or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience : Minimum of five years’ experience leading or managing in a nonprofit, human service, government, educational, HR Staffing or recruitment agency or comparable environment.

Requires a broad knowledge and skills in HR related functions with a concentration on employment recruitment & hiring processes, related policies, and procedures; employment and labor laws; employee compensation; employee relations; and full employee on-boarding and retention processes.

Requires strong database, software management and record keeping skills; Proficiency in all Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook is required. Working knowledge of HRIS reporting systems / on-line recruitment systems and related software management preferred.

Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and Policy Regulations a plus.

Requires strong critical thinking, organizational, analytical, and excellent planning skills; must be able to pay attention to details, and multi-task. Must be able to take direction, exercise sound judgement, use tactfulness in making decisions and reasoning and making recommendations. Must be able to work as a contributing member of a team, as well as independently with the ability to initiate and complete assignments as needed with or without direct supervision.

Requires ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization, both internally & externally; Requires experience working with diverse populations in various settings / sectors. Must be able to build and maintain relationships with employees, and agency stakeholders internally and externally.

Requires strong verbal and written communication skills; interviewing and customer service skills; strong interpersonal and customer relations skills. Requires experience in developing, preparing, and disseminating and conduct related presentations, training workshops and information sessions, facilitator, and presentation skills.

Proficiency in the use of varied social media sources, management tools advertising mediums, and other communication vehicles is strongly preferred (i.e. Zoom, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn)

Demonstrated ability to work in a face paced environment and ability to change and adapt as needed.

Experience in Labor Relations and / or working with a unionized workforce preferred.

Bi-lingual skills a plus.

Requires the physical and mental capability to work in an office setting.

Requires a valid NYS Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation.

Observes all safety and housekeeping rules and procedures and supports and encourages safety and good housekeeping throughout ABC; takes immediate action on safety related issues.

Supports management policies / procedures; cooperates with and supports other ABC employees; and works reliably and flexibly to meet departmental, agency and client needs, goals and objectives including providing quality service and productivity.

Carries out other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

All employees of ABC’s Head Start / Early Childhood Services Dept. must receive and maintain a full clearance from the Office of Children and Family Services and Justice Center of New York that confirms any prospective applicant or current employee has no pending criminal cases or prior convictions for sexual assault, domestic violence; has no indication of child abuse maltreatment or neglect; or who cannot be left unsupervised with children. Applicants or employees will not be hired or retained .

Please Forward Resumes / Applications to :

Human Resources Department

Action for a Better Community, Inc.

400 West Ave

Rochester, New York 14611

Email : hrdept@abcinfo.org

585) 325-5116

Deadline for Resumes / Applications :

Open Until Filled X Internal X External

Salary : $62,466 - $81,206