People Operations Director

$50,000 - $60,000/Yr

University of Washington - Williamsville, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Williamsville, NY

Educational Services

About the position

The Amberleigh, a premier retirement community in Williamsville, NY, is seeking a Human Resources professional to join their team. This role focuses on managing employee relations, recruitment, training, and compliance with labor regulations, ensuring a positive workplace environment and adherence to state and federal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review and process requests for new personnel, ensuring all employee files comply with regulatory standards.
• Assist in the recruitment, selection, and training of new employees.
• Coordinate general orientation for new personnel with department managers to ensure a positive employee experience.
• Oversee employee performance evaluations, working with department heads to ensure timely evaluations.
• Initiate and participate in employee retention programs to maintain a positive workplace environment.
• Assist Executive Director and/or department managers with team member grievances and/or investigations and counseling as needed.
• Coordinate with management team annual attendance records and oversee leaves of absence as necessary.
• Maintain mandatory postings and ensure compliance with labor regulations.
• Ensure Relias training compliance and maintain training records for all staff to meet state regulations.
• Coordinate the approval of timesheets and manage communication with the centralized payroll team.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• Minimum of four years of experience in Human Resources, preference for prior employee relations work experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organization skills
• Knowledge of state and federal requirements and regulations
• Very good working knowledge of FMLA and ADA, as well as familiarity with EEOC, CRA, HIPAA, and FLSA
• Current SPHR/PHR certification preferred

Benefits

• Competitive wage/salary
• Health and dental insurance
• 401k with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Paid time off
• Company paid training for career advancement