What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Manager position at Kent County Arc J Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center?
About Us
For over 60 years, the Trudeau Center has been at the forefront of transforming the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our programs make an immediate and long-lasting impact on individuals of all ages, lifting them up by providing the support they need to thrive. And we have big plans to continue growing and evolving that work in the months and years to come.
Our Mission, Vision & Values
Mission: Our mission is to promote an enhanced quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Vision: We envision a diverse community where all people are valued and treated with dignity and have access to resources to help them lead productive lives.
Values: We serve all individuals with compassion and respect. We are accessible and responsive, and we actively seek their input to better serve their needs.
The Role
Are you passionate about creating exceptional employee experiences and driving a positive workplace culture? Were looking for a dynamic Human Resources Manager to play a key role in supporting and shaping the full spectrum of HR functions. From onboarding new talent and managing benefit enrollments to ensuring seamless payroll processing and maintaining accurate employment records, youll be at the heart of our people operations.
In this role, youll also champion initiatives that foster employee engagement and strengthen our organizational culture. Working closely with the Talent Development Manager, youll proactively assess evolving employee needs and help implement impactful changes that support growth and success across the organization.
Reporting directly to the Director of Human Resources, youll enjoy a diverse role that may also include special projects and administrative or financial tasks that align with department goals. If youre a collaborative, solutions-oriented professional with a passion for people, wed love to hear from you!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Manage payroll processing, review employee contributions/deductions, and facilitate payroll changes.
Manage Open Enrollment procedures, content and activities to assist with employee communication/education on benefit matters; process benefit changes and ensure benefits are managed equitably and accurately across the agency.
Serve as lead support for employee leave administration, processing documentation, determining eligibility, and providing guidance to employees and managers regarding FMLA/WC/LOA procedures.
Provide support with employee performance management and progressive discipline review.
Support the agencys onboarding and orientation process; provide onboarding details to new hires, facilitate orientation process, and provide onboarding account access for employment matters.
Work alongside Director of Human Resources and VP of Human Resources to support compensation & benefits program design.
Experience and Skills
Bachelors degree.
2 years in human resources administration.
Experience with HRIS administration and reporting.
Demonstrated experience with payroll processing and benefit enrollment.
General knowledge of leave administration laws, processes and reporting.
Demonstrated experience with benefit plan review and enrollment management.
SHRM-CP or related HRCI certification preferred.
General knowledge of employment law and policy administration.
Project management certification preferred.
Competencies
Tracking, reporting and statistical analysis.
Effective and clear verbal and written communication skills.
Project management.
Performance management.
Ability to work within a team with a collaborative approach.
Works independently and prioritizes effectively.
General office work.
Working Conditions & Capabilities
Varied and flexible to include office conditions (telephone, computer, etc.), external companies and businesses, at the employment location, facility-based workshop or the homes of the person served, etc. Must perform the job tasks of the person served to provide and utilize effective training techniques. Staffing needs and operational demands may necessitate variations in starting and ending times, as well as variations in the total hours that may be scheduled each day and week, and the location(s) of the work assignment.
Benefits at Trudeau
· 13 Paid Holidays
· Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
· Medical, Dental & Vision
· Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
· Employer Paid Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance
· Voluntary Long-term Disability Insurance
· 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
· Tuition Reimbursement
· Paid Trainings
· AAA Discount
· Pet Insurance
