Human Resources Manager

About the role

Cheltenham Township is seeking a Human Resources Manager to coordinate the Township’s human resources functions. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to ensure that the Township is implementing and enforcing best practices and that the Township is continuing to attract and retain top-caliber employees. Cheltenham is a diverse, inner-ring suburban community with over 37,000 residents that enjoys the benefits of close proximity to Philadelphia, hosting multiple business districts, two historic districts, a robust public transportation infrastructure, 25 parks and open spaces, and multiple institutes of higher education across its nine square miles. All total, the Township employs 180 full-time employees and as many as 46 part-time and 150 seasonal employees and administers a robust benefits plan. Township employees are represented by three different unions. Therefore, an understanding and background in labor relations, risk management and benefits administration are critical components of success for this position. The Human Resources Manager reports directly to the Township Manager.

Responsibilities

• Development and administration of the Employee Handbook and associated personnel policies
• Recruitment and background investigations
• Performance management
• Employee relations, investigations and discipline
• FMLA and non-routine Workers Compensation, Short-Term Disability and other benefit matters
• Regulatory compliance with applicable labor law (e.g. EEO, ADA, FMLA, COBRA, etc)
• Workplace safety trainings
• Assistance with collective bargaining negotiations
• Other related human resource administration duties, as assigned
• Work closely with the Finance Director and Benefits Administrator to ensure that employee benefits are being properly administered
• Maintain the highest level of discretion, compassion, and professionalism when meeting with employees to discuss sensitive and personal matters

Requirements

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in human resources, public administration, business administration, labor relations or a related field and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible human resources experience, with professional certifications (e.g. PHR, SHRM, ICMP-CP, etc) preferred.

Benefits

The Township administers a robust benefits plan; the position includes benefits as part of the compensation package.

Pay

Salary range: $105,000 to $120,000 DOQ, plus benefits.