Human Resource Director

Description

***Effective October 15, 2021, all employees/contractors/interns/volunteers are required to provide our office with proof of COVID vaccination.***
 

COMHAR is a nonprofit community based organization. Our mission is to provide health and human services that empower individuals, families and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives. 

COMHAR is recruiting for Human Resource Director position.  

The role is a Philadelphia-based hybrid-based position. Requiring minimum of 3 days on-site. 

HR Director Job Description

The Human Resources Director leads COMHAR's Human Resources (HR) department, practices and strategies aimed at fostering a professional and respectful culture of high quality in the delivery of services to the communities and consumers that COMHAR serves. The HR Director leads a highly motivated team and oversees the management of a variety of administrative functions including: Staffing, Recruitment, HRIS, New-hire on-boarding and orientation, Employee Benefits and Compensation; Employee Relations; Legal compliance; Wage and Hour (FLSA), ADA and FMLA compliance; Workers Compensation & Unemployment administration, HRIS and recordkeeping administration;  and HR Policy Development. The HR Director advises COMHAR's managerial staff regarding HR policies and practices. 

Reporting to the agency's CEO, the HR Director is a member of the Senior Leadership Team which is entrusted with the overall strategic thinking, operational execution and sound financial practices.   

HR Director Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages Human Resources programs through Human Resources staff.  
• Monitors HR administration to ensure conformance with all established standards 
• Directs & manages the activities of direct reports (HR staff)  
• Ensures professional development of all direct reports. 
• Develops and monitors annual HR budget for HR related services and staff. 
• Manages and updates all HR policies, programs and practices. 
• Develops annual individual and department goals and objectives 
• Prepares and maintains department HR related reports as necessary. 
• Participates in meetings, attends job related seminars and training. 
• Manages the development and maintenance of recruiting practices 
• Defines and implements HR training programs for staff and managers, including materials, workshops, manuals, employee handbooks and other reports and information. 
• Manages recruiting practices and procedures to meet COMHAR's staffing needs 
• Interviews management- and executive-level candidates, up to final selection. 
• Develops and issues communications regarding HR policies and procedures. 
• Formulates and recommends HR policies and practices regarding employee relations determines and recommends employee relations practices to foster a positive employer-employee relationships of high integrity that will promote optimal employee engagement. 
• Conducts investigations regarding employee complaints, concerns or other issues. 
• Monitors and advises managers and supervisors in performance management issues including verbal and written warnings, suspensions and employment terminations 
• Participates in the development of safety programs; monitors tracking of OSHA-reporting and submission of all required data. 
• Establishes wage and salary policies and practices. 
• Works collaboratively with the CFO to obtain and provide competitive and cost effective employee benefits plans and programs; ensures benefit plan orientations and training. 
• Ensures compliance with legal requirements including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws, Americans with Disability laws, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Department of Labor laws,   
• Worker compensation laws, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) laws, etc. Prepares reports required for compliance.
• Serves as primary contact with COMHAR's employment attorneys and Human Resources related government agencies.
• Manages employee communication and feedback, suggestion programs
• Directs planning for job design, pay plans and makes recommendations to CEO. 
• Ensures CEO and the executive team are appropriately informed of relevant issues. 

Requirements

HR Director Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in HR or business related field required. MBA preferred 
• Minimum of 15 years of comprehensive Human Resources management experience, with a minimum of 5 years supervisory experience required. Prior experience leading an HR function of similar size preferred 
• Deep recruiting and retention experience in health care staffing (Burses, Physicians, Therapists, Direct Support Professionals, Behavioral Health Technicians, Case Managers) 
• Able to foster trust & teamwork among direct reports, peers and throughout the organization 
• Ensure the professional development for all direct reports. 
• Strong verbal, written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills. 
• Able to work well with individuals at all levels, both within and outside the organization. 
• Able to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects and priorities simultaneously.  
• Complete assignments in a timely manner adhering to deadlines with a sense of urgency. 

Full Time Employees are eligible for generous benefit options including but not limited to:

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance with plan options to fit your needs
• Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 403B Retirement Savings Plan 
• Paid Time Off (Holiday, sick, PTO, vacation)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional supplemental voluntary insurance options including Disability, Accident and Pet Insurance

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace. COMHAR, Inc. is a not-for-profit community based health and human service organization founded in 1975. We do not discriminate in services or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, past or present receipt of disability-related services or supports, marital status, veteran status, or any other class of persons protected by federal, state or local law.