Director Human Resources

Job Summary

The Director of Human Resources provides leadership to Hillside, in collaboration with Programs and Support departments, in ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations while also championing employee health and well-being; consistent with Hillside’s “people first, tech enabled” culture; and deployment of scalable compliance and employee health & well-being solutions.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversee HR compliance function; ensure the organization adheres to all employment laws, contract requirements, and HR best practices, i.e., compliance with federal and state labor laws (e.g., ADA, FMLA, EEOC, etc.) and regulatory and standards changes – translating them into clear policies and practices
• Oversee employee health function
• Oversee internal audits related to HR practices to minimize risk and maintain high standard of accountability
• Oversee the HR portion of Workers Compensation
• Oversee the HR portion of the overall program lifecycle and related roadmap(s)
• Oversee contractual processes within the Statewide Financial System (SFS) of New York
• Oversee the HR portion of project initiation
• Design and manage programs to support physical, mental, and emotional health in collaboration with other stakeholders, fostering a culture of well-being
• Identify opportunities for system and business process optimization to maximize technical solutions for deployment of HR programs and processes across the entire agency; provide compelling business case to encourage adoption
• Manage vendor relationships and ensures cost-effective and timely procurement of services critical to supporting key information systems co-owned by Human Resources and other stakeholders (e.g., risk management contracts)
• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide consultation, process design and project management of HR program and process implementations and initiatives
• Develop standard operating procedures, streamline workflows, and leverage technology to enhance the employee experience and drive organizational effectiveness
• Collect, analyze, and interpret HR data to generate reports and provide insights to HR leaders and other stakeholders; build and maintain HR metrics in collaboration with Information Systems and key performance indicators (KPIs) to support data-driven decision-making to enhance the employee experience
• Work closely with other departments such as Finance, Information Systems, Technology, and Legal to ensure alignment and collaboration on HR related matters
•  Support organizational change initiatives and ensure that HR processes adapt to changes effectively
• While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned

LEADERSHIP DUTIES

• Leadership: Communicates, supports and links Hillside mission, vision, values, goals, and strategies to everyday work and establishes clear, meaningful, challenging, and attainable objectives and expectations that are aligned with those of the organization.
• Management: Aligns the right work with the right people; delegates tasks according to people’s strengths and interests. Ensures staff has the skills and resources to be successful. Provides staff with coaching, training and opportunities for growth to improve their skills. Treats staff fairly and consistently. Shares accountability when delegating and involves staff in setting their performance goals.
• Governance: Ensures Hillside policies, procedures and all applicable governmental laws/regulations/guidelines are followed. Makes decisions and has authority to implement decisions in conjunction with the leadership structure of the given area of responsibility.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in Human Resources and/or Corporate Services, with at least 3 years in a leadership role required
• Project management experience required
• Government relations and/or public policy experience preferred
• Paralegal experience preferred

Special Requirements

• Unrestricted, valid NYS driver’s license for minimum of 1 year with a clean driving record and minimum insurance coverage that meets agency standards. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

In addition to demonstrating the Hillside Professional Competencies of Communicates Effectively, Personal Excellence, Cultural Competence, Builds and Leverages Relationships, Optimizes Decision Making, Builds Talent and Engagement, Manages Change, Fosters Accountability and Results, the following occupational competencies must be demonstrated:

• Strong knowledge of HR processes & process mapping, systems, and best practices
• Proficiency in HR information systems (HRIS) and other HR-related software
• Strong business acumen and an analytical mindset with the ability to interpret HR data
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the organization
• Ability to scope projects, identify objectives and deliver timely results while balancing multiple priorities
• Leadership and project team management skills
• Continuous improvement mindset and ability to drive change

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to work a variable scheduling including evenings and weekends
• The following physical demands are required:
  • Occasional sitting (up to 4 hours)
  • Occasional standing (up to 1 hour)
  • Occasional walking (up to 2.5 hours)
  • Occasional driving (up to 8 hours)
  • Continuous balancing (up to 8 hours)
  • Occasional balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching forward or down, reaching overhead, running, and twisting (up to 2.5 hours)
  • Weekly lifting up to 50 lbs. (community-based staff may be required to lift an empty wheelchair weighing up to 50 lbs.), 10-15 lbs. on a daily basis
  • Weekly carrying up to 55 lbs. approximately 10-100 ft., 10-15 lbs. on a daily basis
• Manual dexterity is required, including the frequent ability to grasp in both hands and continuous use of fine manipulation skills in both hands (approximately 1-2.5 hrs.)
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes, gases or chemicals is apparent 
• Protective clothing or equipment required: Close toed shoes; Protective Shields, Universal Precaution PPE, Gloves for toileting and food preparation
• Ability to change positions as needed

Salary : $113,000 - $177,000