Director of Human Resources

The Director of Human Resources manages Neighborhood’s HR strategy and collaborates with other leaders to align HR with organizational goals.

FULL DESCRIPTION

If you believe healthcare is a right, that everyone deserves high quality care so they can enjoy their highest level of health and wellbeing, and you value each person's individual story – consider joining us at Neighborhood!

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 employee experience - how people join and grow with Neighborhood.

About the Role:

In this role, you’ll report to the VP of Human Resources and lead a team of HR specialists. You’ll identify, encourage, and develop the skills and talents of your team. You’ll bring clarity, compassion, and problem solving to every situation. You’ll blend development and retention of employees through building career pathways and recognition programs. Responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership to departmental staff

• manage and implement HR strategies

• Leadership coaching advising management to resolve employee issues

• Develop and direct policy, including leave of absence, performance management

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

What it’s Like to Work at Neighborhood:

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 earned “finalist” distinction in the competition for four consecutive 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.

Education and Skills:

• 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

What We Offer:

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.

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.

About Neighborhood: Neighborhood Health Center is the largest and longest serving Federally Qualified Health Center in Western New York, and is the highest ranked health center for quality in the region. We provide primary and integrated healthcare services all under one roof, regardless of a person’s ability to pay. Services include internal/family medicine, pediatrics, OB-GYN, dentistry, podiatry, psychiatry, vision care, nutrition and behavioral health counseling, and pharmacy services. We’re working toward a Western New York where all enjoy their highest level of health and wellbeing.

Neighborhood Health Center is an equal opportunity employer.

Education and Skills to be a Human Resources Director:

• 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