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Human Resources Manager  - The Center for Disability Services 

The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation and achievement to the people we support. For 75 years, we have been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities. Many of the innovative programs and vital services that we offer are not available elsewhere.

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for providing strategic human resources support to ensure smooth operations and successful employee and manager performance within assigned division. Areas of influence include: employee relations, compensation, staff and management training/development, recruitment and selection, and performance management.  Employee relations experience, as well as experience working in human resources within a non-profit, human services, or health care organization regulated by NYS agencies (such as the Justice Center, OPWDD, and DOH) is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities:

•  Work closely with and provide guidance to management with day-to-day employee relations issue resolution, resolve issues, and assist with the development of management’s understanding of the Center's values and behaviors, as well as applicable provisions of employment law
• Partner with Quality Department and the HR Management Team on investigations, counsel management following the outcome of investigations, and assist with any employment related decisions that are made - while being mindful of the implications of the law and fair and consistent application of Center policies
• Understand the underlying issues related to common employee relations/employee performance issues and recommend, develop, and implement agency-wide HR initiatives  
• Provide direct supervision and career development to junior members of the HR Team
• Lead various HR projects, which may include: compensation projects, workplace investigations, new hire onboarding and orientation, HR compliance, and updating agency wide processes and procedures

The Human Resources Manager position requires:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of individuals
• Excellent attention to detail 
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a high volume, fast paced work environment 
• Ability to anticipate problems in all areas of responsibility and develop effective solutions

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or other related field required
• At least 5 years of job related experience required, specifically working in Human Resources at a medium to large sized organization; Human Resources experience at a non-profit, human services, or health care organization preferred
• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP and/or PHR/SPHR Certifications and/or Master’s Degree a plus

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Williams College Office of Human Resources - Assistant Director of Human Resources

The Williams College Office of Human Resources seeks an energetic, collaborative, and process oriented professional to serve as a key member of the department’s management team. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with a thorough understanding of employment law and recruitment best practices. The Assistant Director consults with provides guidance to employees, supervisors, and managers on a wide variety of HR topics including employee relations, performance management, application of policy and legal compliance, recruitment strategies, compensation, retention, and organizational effectiveness. In addition to the primary responsibilities described we plan to utilize the strengths and interests of our new colleague in ways that will further the needs of our office.

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Assistant Director works closely with management and colleagues to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity, and retention. 

Williams is committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty and staff. Our expectation is that the successful candidate will excel at working in a community that is broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. Applicants should highlight relevant experience with building, working with, and supporting a broadly diverse employee community.

Responsibilities include but are not limited:

• Managing the daily operations of the human resources office and assists the director of human resources with a variety of human resource related activities. 
• Investigate problems, such as working conditions, policy administration, disciplinary actions, and employee and applicant appeals, and grievances. 
• Provide guidance and recommendations for problem resolution to individuals and department heads.
• Supervise the employment manager and oversees staff recruitment initiatives including outreach in search planning and placement, managing staff position control, actively guiding and participating in recruitment screening, interviewing, and hiring process.
• Receive, evaluate, and make recommendations on reclassifications requests.
• Maintain a current and thorough knowledge of all federal and state laws and regulations governing employment, as well as all college policies and practices. 
• Interprets and monitors employment regulations for the purpose of ensuring compliance. (e.g. EEOC, Wage and Hour, Harassment, ADA, Discrimination, etc.)
• Work closely with employment manager and the learning and development manager on manager and employee onboarding resources.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with five years or more of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess the ability to generate enthusiasm among diverse constituencies and individuals.
• Must have the ability to exhibit excellent customer service, integrity, and confidentiality when working with both internal and external customers.
• Possess outstanding listening and influencing skills and the ability to cultivate trust and credibility among various constituencies.
• Analytical skills plus knowledge and understanding of recruitment and employment processes.
• Ability to develop and maintain highly effective relationships both internally and externally.
• Strong time management, detail orientation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written), including the ability to address small and large groups.
• Experience in higher education is desirable.
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft or other human resources systems is a plus 
• Human resources certifications are preferred (e.g. SHRM-CP, SPHR, PHR, etc.)

Review of applications will begin November 9, 2018, and continue until the position is filled.

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable.

To apply for this position, please visit http://staff-careers.williams.edu. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Williams College Office of Human Resources via phone at (413) 597-4247 or email at hr@williams.edu.

Williams College is a coeducational liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts with easy access to the culturally rich cities of Albany, Boston, and New York City. The college is committed to building and supporting a diverse population of approximately 2000 students, and to fostering an inclusive faculty, staff and curriculum. Williams has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its students.

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive.  

Momentive - Human Resources Manager - Labor Relations (Waterford, NY)

Position Summary:

The HR and Labor Relations Manager will successfully execute HR and labor relations activities for the 900+-employee population at the Waterford plant site. This role will ensure excellent performance of HR processes and activities by collaborating with location management, HR managers and HR business partners in order to support the achievement of business goals. Model behaviors that align with Momentive’s Core Values (Ethics & Integrity, Environmental Health & Safety, Customer Centric, Creative Solutions, People and Talent, Meeting Commitments and Teamwork) and coach/influence others to do the same, especially leaders and managers. Other responsibilities include multiple aspects of the employee lifecycle, including, but not limited to: recruiting, employee relations, training and development, performance management, compensation, pension, benefits, etc. Utilize knowledge of local divisional/functional business objectives and functional HR knowledge and expertise to support plant leadership team and functional managers on HR-related issues, including policies, processes, programs, etc., to help meet local business goals and objectives.

Additionally, this role plans, manages, and integrates services associated with providing HR support to 700+ represented employees at the Waterford site. This role is critical to partnering with, coaching, advising, and developing leaders, supervisors and front-line leaders to effectively manager in a union environment. Manages site HR team driving to sound decisions, and solutions in relation to actions and interpretations of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Provides assistance and advice to management team in executing work via the CBA. Regularly interacts with Union representatives and represented employees to build positive rapport and foster a collegial and collaborative working environment. Executes all work in compliance with applicable regulations, laws, standards, codes, directives, required permits, and contracts. Complies with all reporting requirements. Collaborates with local, division and corporate HR staff. Able to build solid business case to influence leadership actions and decisions.

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