Director of Human Resources

About the role

As the director of HR you’ll be a member of the senior leadership team, implementing strategies driven by organizational goals. You’ll play a key role in building a positive and productive work environment for everyone who works at Neighborhood.

In this role, you’ll report to the VP of Human Resources and lead a team of HR specialists. You’ll use your skills and experience to identify, encourage and develop the skills and talents of your team. You’ll build relationships with staff throughout the organization, and be a critical thinker and problem solver as you coach and develop managers. You’ll manage projects that focus on the development and retention of employees through building career pathways and recognition programs.

You will be primarily based at our Northwest location, 155 Lawn Ave, Buffalo, but will regularly work scheduled time at other sites.

The top three words employees say describe the work environment are: teamwork, supportive, kind. These are from an anonymous survey of Neighborhood employees for the Buffalo Business First Best Places to Work competition. Neighborhood has earned “finalist” distinction in the competition the last four years. We are a group of flexible and kind individuals who are open to each other’s ideas, and see opportunities to innovate and find solutions when challenges arise.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to departmental staff
• Manages and implements HR strategies
• Advises management to resolve employee issues
• Develops and manages the performance evaluation process and leave of absence

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
• 3+ years experience in Human Resources management
• Healthcare experience preferred
• Thorough knowledge of employment related laws and regulations
• Kindness; you treat each person with respect and compassion, valuing each person’s story
• Resiliency; you see opportunities to innovate and find solutions when challenges arise
• Teamwork; you are open to others’ unique perspectives, and will collaborate to meet shared goals

Benefits

You’ll have options for medical, dental, life, and supplemental insurance. We also offer a 403b match, health savings accounts with employer contribution, wellbeing programs, continuing education opportunities, generous paid time off, holidays.

Pay

Compensation: $101,000 - 108,000 annual salary (based on a full time, 40 hour work week) Individual compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other position related components.