Job Description

The Assistant Director of Human Resources assists in planning, directing, and coordinating functions of the department, including employee and labor relations, employee onboarding and orientation, discipline and performance management, staff development, and workforce communications.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years' progressive Human Resources experience, with at least 5 years' HR experience at the mid/high management level
• Minimum 5 years' Human Resources leadership, supervisory or team management experience
• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution

Additional Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and experience across a broad range of human resources disciplines and practices, particularly those listed above; deep subject matter expertise
• Highly effective written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Evidence of outstanding cultural competency and sensitivity to all dimensions of diversity in the workplace
• Successful HR and employee engagement and development (training) program design and implementation
• Extensive knowledge of employment laws and regulations
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated extraordinary customer service orientation
• Track record of success in meeting or exceeding established goals
• Finance and budgeting aptitude, the ability to compile and analyze financial and other data
• Near and long-term strategic planning skills
• Human Resources experience in a unionized environment
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office products, human capital management systems, graphic design and other software programs
• Excellent listening, interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills.
• Computer proficiency is required: email, internet, database/spreadsheet, word processing, and web conferencing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current PHR/SPHR S/CP or similar HR certification
• Master's degree in human resources, business administration, social sciences, or other related discipline
• Ten or more years' progressive Human Resources experience at the mid/high management level

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including compensation practices, employee benefits, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management and federal, state and local employment laws.
• Must possess and convey a strong managerial presence and the ability to effectively influence outcomes with colleagues individually and in a group setting.
• The business acumen to develop a clear understanding of the operations of the business unit they serve as well as the insight to understand unspoken nuances of departmental culture.
• The ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, with departmental leadership in a clear, decisive and compelling manner.
• Superior accountability skills and the ability to simultaneously manage several issues/initiatives and customers, while ensuring prompt and effective service.
• The confidence to stress one’s professional perspective and the diplomacy to do so in a collaborative and non-threatening manner.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide leadership and guidance for the Human Resources function, including talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, payroll and performance management.

Perform advanced, diversified, and confidential administrative duties requiring broad experience and knowledge of the organization, policies, and practices.

Implement procedures and technology solutions to improve Human Resources data management.

Build and foster cooperative relationships with other departments within the organization to stay informed and abreast of HR issues, new initiatives, and services.

Collaborate with Recruitment and Onboarding Manager to develop recruiting strategies to support the achievement of organizational priorities.

Oversee payroll processing functions to ensure the timely processing of payroll.

Collaborate with Payroll Manager to develop short-term and long-term strategies for continuous improvement in payroll functions.

Manage the daily administration of other HR functions, including but not limited to promotions, transfers, EEO compliance, job classification, performance evaluations, training, processing disciplinary actions, and employee relations.

Develop, prepare, and analyze ongoing, compliance and ad-hoc special reports related to the employee lifecycle, staffing, and performance.

Conceptualize, develop, and implement programs intended to build engagement and increase employee retention.

Conduct exit interviews, track and assess statistics and trends related to staff turnover.

Assist with disciplinary investigations and the resolution of ongoing employee relations issues.

Partner with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization's mission and vision.

Develop and maintain employee position descriptions.

Conduct job analysis and market factor studies, analyzing the data to make recommendations for salary, benefit, and classification adjustments as appropriate.

Assist in the development and implementation of internal administrative policies and procedures regarding personnel.

Oversee general Human Resource functions including supervisor and employee training, onboarding programs and updating personnel manuals and documents, as necessary.

Serve as liaison for the Director.

Other duties as assigned.

Company Description

Community Wellness Partners (CWP) offers the most complete continuity of health and wellness services for older adults in Oneida County. These services are provided by three wonderful local campuses, of which CWP is the parent organization of LutheranCare®, Presbyterian Homes & Services, and Preswick Glen. CWP is also a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the mission of caring for older adults by providing them the best services possible.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Monthly Employee Retention Events