Director of Human Resources

Company: Catholic Charities
Location: Hartford
Posted on: April 11, 2021

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Human Resource is responsible for the development and implementation of Catholic Charities Human Resources function including but not limited employment, compensation, benefits, and training, affirmative action and employee relations. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and serves as a senior consultant to the Chief of Operations and the Leadership and Management Team on all matters pertaining to human resource management, and assures Agency wide compliance with public and Agency policy pertaining to human resources. In addition the Director of Human Resources provides assistance to program directors and supervisors in developing, communicating, and carrying out the Agency's personnel policies.

The Director of Human Resource serves as staff to the Personnel Committee of the Board of Trustees.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES/ DUTIES:

• Administer the job classification system of the Agency and recommend changes.
• Plan, formulate, and update general Agency personnel policies.
• Ensure Agency compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Oversee the administrative protocol for recruitment, interview, testing, selection, placement, and orientation of new employees and continuing Agency employees. Orientation and training must include a focus on the mission of this sectarian Catholic Agency and the social teachings of the Church which guide us in our work.
• Develop and coordinate education, training, and development programs within the Agency.
• Develop and oversee implementation of a plan to include staff events and service recognition programs.
• Ensure Agency compliance with personnel requirements set forth in program contract agreements.
• Monitor application and compliance with Agency affirmative action plan.
• Coordinate and oversee the classification, appraisal, transfer and promotion of employees.
• Consult with senior management regarding retrenchment, re-call, demotion, and termination of employees.
• Coordinate communication and assure compliance with Agency grievance procedures and recommend changes to assure just treatment of employees as appropriate.
• Oversee the administration of employee compensation and benefit plans; ensuring accurate and timely disclosure of information, reports, and payments concerning employee benefits in close collaboration with the Finance Department [Controller's office]
• Continually assess and make appropriate recommendations to ensure that benefits and compensation packages remain competitive.
• Oversees payroll processing.
• Supervise appropriate staff.
• Oversee and administer personnel data base and all personnel records to assure they are appropriately and consistently maintained in a standardized manner consistent with Agency policy, legal requirements and accreditation standards. Audit files as appropriate to assure compliance.
• Develop and oversee implementation of Agency Human Resources Strategic Plan.
• Collects and analyzes human resource data and prepares all reports and documents as needed.
• PQI Function:
  • Strengthen and build organizational capacity through the development and implementation of effective data collection systems that are used for analyzes and interpretation of outcomes and trends related to program and administrative services of the community demographics, clients, agency funding entities and contractual expectations
  • Analyze and evaluate progress toward achieving the agency's strategic goals and objectives
  • Evaluate operational functions that influence the agency's capacity in the delivery of programs and administrative services
  • Use results of data to inform decision making
  • Identify and mitigate risk
  • Performs related duties as required Job Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS
    
    
    • Master's degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business or Organization Development.
    • Ten plus years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources positions. Non-- profit experience preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
    • Specialized training in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, organization development, employee relations, safety, training, and preventive labor relations, preferred.
    • Active affiliation with appropriate Human Resources networks and organizations and ongoing community involvement, preferred.
    • Possess ongoing affiliations with leaders in successful companies and organizations that practice effective Human Resources Management. COMPETENCIES
      
      
      • Broad base of technical knowledge and skills relevant to human resource administration in non profit environment.
      • Knowledge in design, implementation and on-going use of automated information management systems.
      • Excellent writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Relevant experience in policy development and writing.
      • Excellent planning, organizational, administrative, supervisory, and budget-management skills.
      • Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of staff, as well as job applicants and outside organizations, frequently regarding highly sensitive personal, financial and/or legal matters. Strong formal and informal negotiating and mediating skills. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
        
        Catholic Charities offers access to a comprehensive array of benefits, including:
        For Good Health: Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance
        For a Secure Future: Life, AD&D and Long-term disability insurance
        For Retirement: 403(b) Plan, with employer matching contributions for eligible employees
        For Career Advancement: Training and development opportunities and for Licensed Clinicians ability to apply for the education Loan Forgiveness Program under The National Services Health Corp.
        For Work Life Balance: Generous paid time off; including vacation and sick time.
        Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free and confidential counseling
        
        Catholic Charities Inc., Archdiocese of Hartford is in compliance with all applicable discrimination laws. All hiring, promoting, and transferring is done on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to membership in any protected class. EEO/ AA/ M-F/ VET/ DISABLED.

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