Human Resource Director
Company: YMCA
Location: Scotch Plains
Posted on: July 10, 2025
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Job Description:
If youre passionate about making a meaningful impact through HR
leadership in a mission-driven organization, we want to hear from
you! Job Description The Human Resource (HR) Director will lead and
manage all aspects of the HR functions with a focus on fostering a
culture aligned with the YMCA’s mission, values, and goals.
Qualifications Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written
communication skills. Excellent organizational and time management
skills. Strong problem-solving skills, supervisory and leadership
skills. Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and its
employees. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business
Administration, or related field. SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR preferred.
At least 5 years human resource management experience required.
Knowledge of HR laws, regulations and best practices. Experience in
payroll systems and HRIS software. Commitment to the YMCA mission
and ability to model its core values. Essential Functions HR
Compliance & Employment Law Ensure YMCA policies and practices
comply with federal, state, and local employment laws. Maintain and
update the employee handbook and HR policies. Oversee documentation
and reporting related to labor law compliance, including EEO, FMLA,
ADA, OSHA, and workers’ compensation. Manage HR audits. Payroll
Administration Oversee payroll processing to ensure timely,
accurate compensation. Coordinate with Finance to maintain payroll
records and ensure proper deductions, reporting, and tax
compliance. Stay current on wage and hour laws, including
exempt/non-exempt classifications. Benefits Administration Oversee
employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life
insurance, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives. Serve as the
primary contact for benefit vendors and brokers. Lead annual open
enrollment and ensure compliance with ACA and COBRA requirements.
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Lead full-cycle recruitment,
including job postings, screening, interviewing, and hiring
processes. Partner with department heads to identify staffing needs
and ensure hiring aligns with strategic goals. Onboarding &
Offboarding Oversee onboarding to ensure a welcoming and efficient
process for new hires, including orientation, paperwork, and
training schedules. Manage offboarding procedures, including exit
interviews and separation documentation. Training & Development
Assess training needs and develop professional development plans
for staff at all levels. Coordinate internal and external training
sessions. Support performance management processes, including goal
setting, evaluations, and coaching. Manage all employee training
records, ensuring timely completion of required courses. Risk
Management and Employee Relations & Culture Serve as a resource for
employees and managers regarding HR issues, conflict resolution,
and organizational policies. Support risk mitigation by training
staff on safety procedures and workplace policies. Lead or support
investigations related to grievances or workplace misconduct.
Provide guidance on disciplinary matters and ensure consistent
application of policies. Foster a positive workplace culture
aligned with YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and
responsibility. Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies Mission
Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level
of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers
with orientation, training, development, and recognition.
Cultivates relationships to support fundraising. Collaboration:
Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds
relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens
and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing
with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the
appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching,
guidance and support. Operational Effectiveness: Provides others
with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to
support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans
and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively
creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for
high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.
Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models
adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes
non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and
inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and
technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best
practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in
technology.
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