Human Resources Director

Partnership for Children of Essex (PCE) is currently seeking a Human Resources Director: 

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated individual who is passionate about delivering outstanding service every day in support of the team that serves children and families in Essex County.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organization’s goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention.
• Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, and initiatives to support the organization’s human resource compliance and strategy needs.
• Oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management.
• Monitors and ensures the organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.
• Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.
• Plans and executes employee engagement initiatives and staff events.
• Works closely with the Compliance Manager to develop and update Human Resource policies. 
• Oversees employee disciplinary meetings (if needed), terminations, and investigations.
• Attend monthly Board meetings and take minutes.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties, as assigned by the leadership team.

Qualifications:

• Advance the mission, values, and philosophy of the Partnership for Children of Essex on behalf of staff, children, and families.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• At least five years of human resource management experience required.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR preferred.
• Must present a positive and professional image that reflects well on the Partnership for Children of Essex.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems (ADP Workforce Now preferred).
• Bilingual a plus.

Excellent benefits including medical, dental & vision, 403(b), generous PTO, life insurance, flexible schedule.

PCE is An Equal Opportunity Employer- M/F/D/V