Job Description

IRI is seeking a competent Director of Human Resources to lead the Human Resources team. As the Director of Human Resources you will work under the guidance of the Chief of Staff leading all human resources activities for the organization including recruitment, onboarding, retention, employee benefits management and counseling, compensation, salary administration, performance evaluations, labor and employee relations, succession planning, and human resource information systems and records management. This is a full-time position, fully in-person at our Elmont, NY office.

About IRI

IRI is a thriving nonprofit organization that supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Queens, Nassau, Suffolk, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. IRI provides a supportive and safe living environment that encourages the growth of the individual and supports independence (incorporating technology and other creative tools). We strive to guarantee individuals dignity, fulfillment and inclusion while providing services with excellence, compassion and mutual respect for individuals, families and employees.

Key Responsibilities:

The Director of Human Resources in consultation with the Chief of Staff administers the employee compensation function of the agency ensuring that positions are correctly classified under state and federal DOL provisions.
The Director of Human Resources provides technical assistance and supervision to his/her recruitment, benefits administration, employee relations and support staff as well as any managerial staff in matters related to human resource management.
The Director of Human Resources in conjunction with the Chief of Staff researches, develops and manages the Agency’s performance evaluation process
The Director of Human Resources ensures consistent and equitable application of human resource policies and government regulations by advising senior management about the applicable policies and regulations, providing training for supervisors, and enforcing the personnel policies of the Agency.
The Director of Human Resources manages the relationship with the union and the execution of the union contract provisions
The Director of Human Resources conducts investigations related to employee issues as needed, and recommends a plan of action.
The Director of Human Resources along with the Chief of Staff leads all employee benefit contract negotiations.
The Director of Human Resources oversees and coordinates open enrollment and employee benefit roll outs to ensure a smooth implementation of any benefit offerings or changes in existing plans.
The Director of Human Resources is responsible for the integrity of the Agency’s Human Resources Information System by ensuring the accurate recording of required information and conducting periodic internal audits of personnel records
The Director of Human Resources leads the Agency’s recruitment function for all levels of employees by designing recruitment and selection strategies, partnering with staffing vendors and promoting internal talent.
The Director of Human Resources provides the CEO and Leadership team with relevant metrics in the areas of recruitment, retention, compensation, and employee demographics among others to inform the decision making process of the Agency.

About You

You are the ideal candidate if you are passionate about helping organizations thrive through excellent human resources practices and have experience working in the social services, non profit sector

You have a Master degree in human resources, business administration, public administration or related field with at least five (10) years of HR experience in a supervisory position preferably in the OPWDD field
You have experience working in a unionized environment
You have the ability to manage a culturally and educationally diverse work force
You have excellent presentation and writing skills
You have superb interpersonal skills
You are able to represent the agency professionally
You have an excellent command of computer programs and software applications
Expert knowledge of governing regulation
You are bilingual
You have a SHRM certification

What We Offer:

Strong team environment
Professional growth opportunities
Coaching from executive level staff
Medical, dental, prescription drug and vision care benefits with premiums substantially paid by IRI for employees, employee families and domestic partners
Generous vacation, holiday, sick time and personal time off benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Company paid life insurance and long term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Short term disability and workers compensation benefits
Paid family leave program
Employee recognition awards
Mileage reimbursement

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Education:

Master's (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Elmont, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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