Director Of Human Resources

Our client located in the Mineola/Garden City area is looking to hire a Director of Human Resources on a direct hire basis. The firm was established decades ago and is and is seeking someone to head up a small Human Resources Department consisting of 4 people. The role will be primarily in the office with 1 day remote.

JOB TITLE:Director of Human Resources

SUMMARY: Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Human Resources function, encompassing all facets of Human Capital Management. Building strong relationships throughout the organization, while managing HR policies, services, programs including compensation, payroll, and benefits administration, employee development and training, as well as talent acquisition and employee relations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: (Includes but not limited to)

• Lead departmental projects and oversee operations and processing, regularly following up on work results and conducting annual employee performance reviews.
• Communicate topics of importance to team and solicit input and feedback on systems, improvements and job satisfaction via individual conversations and regularly scheduled team meetings.
• Develop and implement goals and objectives for team.
• Evaluate performance, conduct annual reviews, and provide necessary training to Human Resources team.
• Interface with hiring managers, supervisors, and department heads regarding recruiting, hiring decisions, compensation, new hire orientations, performance reviews, employee concerns, performance issues, and/or disciplinary actions.
• Monitor and track attorney and staff new hire orientation and training.
• Remain current with the most recent Human Resources regulations and development’s, including any state and federal legal issues relative to Human Resources.
• Update and maintain the firm’s Employee Handbook.
• Administer employee classifications assessments and development of job descriptions.
• Oversee and administer the firm’s health and safety programs.
• Review payroll and manage the firm’s health benefits program and 401(k).
• Assist in legal activities relating to Human Resources issues, investigations, and employee grievances.
• Represent the firm in the professional community.
• Partner with the Benefits Administrator to ensure that all benefit deductions are accurately captured in payroll.
• Consistently promote and model courteous internal and external client service in a prompt and efficient manner. Maintain positive relationships with attorneys and staff, including outside vendors, through professional honest interaction. Respond to attorney and staff requests quickly and professionally with recognition that the requests serves and internal client or firm need.
• Safeguard and keep any information, observations, or viewpoints regarding firm and client business matters confidential.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA or BS in related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of HR Experience.
• Course work in HR or certification as PHR or SPHR is highly desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in written and verbal form.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Human Resources administration, including timekeeping and wage and hour compliance.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with senior executives, managers, staff, and employees.
• Proficient in MS Outlook, ADP, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Able to travel to and from various offices as needed.

Salary is based upon experience but the target is $150k-200k plus bonus and a complete benefits package.

If you are interested in this Director of Human Resources position located in the Mineola/Garden City area, and are qualified, please apply!

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.