Human Resources Director POST NUMBER: 423485
Role: Human Resources Director
Salary: $130,000 - $150,000/annually
Location: Downtown, Manhattan - *5 days a week onsite*
Job Description: Human Resources Director
Position Summary:
The Human Resources Director will play a critical role in driving our organization's success by providing strategic leadership and operational excellence in all aspects of human resources management. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing HR functions within a unionized or educational environment.
Responsibilities:
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Strategic HR Leadership:
- Develop and implement comprehensive HR strategies aligned with the organization's goals and objectives.
- Advise senior leadership on HR policies, procedures, and initiatives.
- Oversee the development and implementation of HR metrics to measure performance and identify areas for improvement.
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Union Relations:
- Effectively manage and negotiate labor contracts with unions.
- Resolve labor disputes and grievances in a timely and fair manner.
- Maintain strong relationships with union representatives.
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Talent Acquisition and Management:
- Develop and implement effective talent acquisition strategies to attract and recruit top talent.
- Oversee onboarding, training, and development programs to enhance employee skills and performance.
- Manage employee relations and address performance issues in a professional and timely manner.
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Compensation and Benefits:
- Develop and administer competitive compensation and benefits packages.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations.
- Manage employee leaves of absence and disability claims.
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HR Operations:
- Oversee the day-to-day HR operations, including payroll, benefits administration, and recordkeeping.
- Implement and maintain HR systems and databases.
- Ensure compliance with HR best practices and industry standards.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Master's degree in Human Resources Management or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior HR leadership role within a unionized or educational environment.
- Proven track record in managing all aspects of HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and HR operations.
- Strong knowledge of labor relations and collective bargaining.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with employees, managers, and union representatives.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with HR information systems and software.
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a non-profit or public sector organization.
- Certification in Human Resources Management (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR).
If you are a dynamic and results-oriented HR professional with a passion for driving organizational success, we encourage you to apply.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
- California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
- Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
- Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
- Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
- Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.