Mercy Housing & Shelter Corp Hiring for Human Resources Manager at Hartford, Connecticut Full Time

Mercy Housing & Shelter Corp. and My Sisters’ Place

An Affiliate of Community Housing Advocates

Job Title: Human Resources Manager

Department: Human Resources

Reports to: COO

FLSA Status: Exempt

PHI Access Code Level N/A

Scheduled Work Times/Locations

Monday – Friday, 8:30AM – 4:30PM 221 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06106, will work periodically at other sites. May need to occasionally work evening and weekends.

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the COO, the HR Manager is responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of the human resources function to include, but not be limited to, recruitment, employment and staffing, wage, salary and benefit administration, policy development, employee relations, counseling, and other related areas.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with senior leadership to develop and implement the organization’s goals and strategy for staffing, recruiting, and retention.
• Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organization’s human resource compliance and strategy needs.
• Manages the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring, new staff orientation, and talent management.
• Manages the recruitment and selection process through to termination and exit interview process.
• Oversees performance review process.
• Implements a human resource information system (HRIS) through current payroll system to conduct research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics.
• Monitors and ensures the organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.
• Develop and/or update all job descriptions, taking into consideration program and grant requirements. Work with each program as appropriate.
• Point of contact for all legal and CHRO matters.
• Maintain employee personnel files and ensure that they contain copies of valid certificates and/or licenses and other required professional credentials.
• Works alongside Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee to incorporate best practices
• Heads the Employee Events Committee, overseeing team building and employe appreciation activities.
• Travel to other locations as necessary to meet with employees on a regular basis.
• Performs other duties as required.

Supervisory Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervise HR Generalist.
• Train and coordinate recruitment activities with HR staff.
• Ensure goals for HR department are met.
• Work closely with Operations Specialist concerning HRIS systems and new hires/onboarding.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related HR Certification required.
• At least five years of human resource management experience required.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

Must have valid Connecticut driver’s license and clean driving record with proof of automobile insurance.

Compensation & Benefits

• $80,000+ annually, based on experience

• Community Housing Advocates provides a generous employee benefits package, including medical, dental, retirement, short- and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement. Full time employees receive excellent PTO plus 12 paid holidays.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands associated with the essential functions of this job are intermittent physical activity, such as walking, sitting and occasional lifting.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CHA, My Sisters’ Place and Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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