Director of Human Resources

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DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Program: Human Resources

Location: Albany, New York

Type: Full-time; Exempt

Pay Range: $80,000 – $90,000 (Yearly)

Job Ref. #: 620

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm

Our Mission

St. Catherine's Center for Children provides a comprehensive range of human services designed to offer hope, foster growth, and improve the lives of the children, families and adults we serve.

Our Vision

St. Catherine’s willingness to embrace change and develop new services is, and will remain, our guiding philosophy as we support the human service needs of children, families, and adults throughout the region.

About Us

St. Catherine’s Center for Children is a non-profit organization located in the Greater Capital Region of New York. We offer a wide array of human services designed to meet the needs of vulnerable children, families and adults, including residential and therapeutic foster care programs for children and youth, Kinship support, homeless and community-based services for adults and families, a special education elementary school for ages 5-13, and so much more. St. Catherine’s is committed to cultivating a culture where all employees feel safe to bring their authentic and best selves to the workplace. Our DEIB initiatives are designed to foster an equitable, inclusive and diversified workplace; collaboratively embracing mindfulness, relevance, respect and solidarity.

If you would like to learn more about us, please visit our website at: www.st-cath.org

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Director of Human Resources (“Director”) who will be responsible for providing leadership and oversight of human resources functions for the organization including recruitment and retention, performance management, staff development, benefits administration, employee relations, and compliance with federal/state laws and requirements. The Director reports to the Executive Director and supervises four full-time human resources professionals.

Position Requirements & Specifications

• Ability to work: Monday-Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm w/ flexibility as needed.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field of study required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Five years of work experience in Human Resources, preferably within a nonprofit service setting.
• SHRM Certification in HR strongly preferred; Training certifications desirable.
• Hands-on experience with recruitment strategies, training resources and manual, performance evaluation methods, and conflict resolution techniques.
• Knowledgeable about federal and state laws governing benefits for employees (e.g. FMLA, COBRA, PFL, etc.).
• Experience with HRIS Systems required, preferably ADP/WFN.
• Proficient computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite; Google Business Workspace Suite; and use secure Internet practices.
• Flexibility to work hours outside of regularly scheduled work hours, which may include evenings and/or weekends.
• Previous experience working in a human services agency is a plus!
• A professional record of integrity, proven reliability and dependability; Qualities of positivity, flexibility and adaptability.
• Capable of exercising ethical, independent judgment and discretion while handling sensitive data with strict confidentiality.
• Ability to pass background checks, including fingerprinting, required.
  
  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Include

• Develops organizational strategies identifying human resources issues, and offers analysis and recommendations for strategic agency direction.
• Guides management and employee actions by researching, developing and updating policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Complies with federal and state laws and regulations by reviewing existing and new legislations, adhering to legal requirements, and advising management on necessary actions.
• Employs recruitment and retention programs and methods to recruit and retain quality and dedicated employees for an effective agency workforce.
• Collaborates with the Director of Staff Development to develop the training programs for staff to meet the requirements of state regulations with regard to foster care, mental health, educational, and homeless services.
• Oversees new employee orientation program, onboarding process, and annual open enrollment process for employee benefits.
• Develops and implements employee performance and compensation program for management and staff; Supervises preparation and updates of job descriptions.
• Counsels supervisors and staff on personnel issues including progressive discipline, grievance, and termination procedures.
• Conducts employee surveys and arranges for periodic focus groups to address areas for improvement to enhance employee morale and productivity.
• Oversees employee benefits administration and assists employees regarding agency-offered benefits.
• Reviews disability, worker’s compensation, FMLA, and PFLA provisions with supervisors and employees; conducts investigations and participates in hearings, when necessary.
• Periodically revises and updates the Employee Handbook of personnel policies and practices.
• Supervises agency’s HRIS system maintenance as to complete and accurate database; ensures employees personnel files are organized and in compliance.
• Updates and maintains job knowledge through participation in conferences and educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and professional association memberships.
• Other position-related duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
  
  

What We Offer You*:

• Competitive Pay with an Excellent Benefits Package
• Health Insurance options*: Medical, Dental and Vision
• $600 Well-being Reimbursement Benefit*
• Generous Combined Leave Time (CLT) and Paid Holidays*!
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus*
• We are a 501(c) (3) agency, which is a qualifying employer for eligible staff under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program*
• Pension Plan with Generous Agency Contribution*
• 403b Retirement Savings Plan*
• Life Insurance* – Automatic Benefit at no cost to employee
• Paid Training, including TCI and CPR/AED/First Aid Certification & Update courses, if role appropriate
• Tuition Reimbursement* & Travel/ Mileage Reimbursement*
• Professional Development & Career Growth Opportunities
• The Comfort of a Business Casual Environment
• Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging.
• To qualify, certain conditions may apply
  
  

EEO Statement: St. Catherine’s Center for Children is committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, reproductive health and pregnancy, family history and genetics, disability, age, military status, veteran status, politics, or other beliefs, and any other characteristics protected by law.

Background Checks : We are required to run a thorough and complete background check on All Candidates being considered for any position within our agency. Whether you are going to be a Permanent Employee, work with us through a staffing agency as a Temp, completing an Internship or perhaps you will be Volunteering with us. The background check includes Criminal Background Check (CBC) fingerprinting for the NYS Justice Center (NYS/JC). All candidates must successfully clear the background check process, following NYS/DOJ requirements. We pay for all our background checks!