Chief Human Resource Officer

RCIL•Utica, NY

4d•$105,000 - $135,000

About The Position

The successful candidate will be expected to: Oversee all aspects of Human Resources (HR) operations including workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee relations, and compensation. Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Leadership team. Develop, update, interpret, and implement Agency policies, handbooks, processes, and supervisory practices. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations and laws including ADA, FMLA, PFL, FLSA and EEOC. Work with Compliance to oversee regulatory and credentialing requirements related to HR responsibilities. Monitor and manage risk related to unemployment, worker’s compensation, disability and leave claims. Oversee HR investigations, corrective action, and employment separations. Manage talent acquisition, workforce planning, retention, and annual performance review process. Foster a supportive, and mission-aligned engaged organizational culture and lead initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, retention and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Manage Unemployment, Workers’ Compensation, and Disability claims through proactive risk oversight; timely investigations, corrective action, and employment separations that promote responsible resource use. Oversee benefit programs including health insurance, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending plans, 401(k), cafeteria plans and other employee benefits. Manage employee training and professional development, and compliance education. Oversee HRIS systems, personnel records, and data integrity. Attend all required Advisory Board and Board meetings, and other functions as required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field required.
SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent certification preferred.
Minimum of ten years Human Resources Generalist experience.
At least three years’ experience running a Human Resources department (executive‑level leadership preferred).
Human Resources principles and practices, affirmative action, employment law, and HR operation accuracy with records, reporting, and payroll alignment.
Federal, state, and local employment regulations and laws.
Performance management, benefits administration, compensation, workforce analytics, unemployment, worker’s compensation, employee relations, and investigations.
Planning, excellent oral and written communication, flexibility, organization, analytical, ability to collaborate with managers in problem solving, supervisory, and responsiveness to working with diverse populations.
Knowledge of ADA and accommodations, disability services, community-based programs, and Independent Living Philosophy.

Nice To Haves

Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, human services, disability services, or Medicaid‑funded environments preferred.
Demonstrated success in reducing HR‑related risk and improving workforce stability, and proven ability to lead organizational change, develop leaders, and build high‑performing teams.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of Human Resources (HR) operations including workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee relations, and compensation.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Leadership team.
Develop, update, interpret, and implement Agency policies, handbooks, processes, and supervisory practices.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations and laws including ADA, FMLA, PFL, FLSA and EEOC.
Work with Compliance to oversee regulatory and credentialing requirements related to HR responsibilities.
Monitor and manage risk related to unemployment, worker’s compensation, disability and leave claims.
Oversee HR investigations, corrective action, and employment separations.
Manage talent acquisition, workforce planning, retention, and annual performance review process.
Foster a supportive, and mission-aligned engaged organizational culture and lead initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, retention and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
Manage Unemployment, Workers’ Compensation, and Disability claims through proactive risk oversight; timely investigations, corrective action, and employment separations that promote responsible resource use.
Oversee benefit programs including health insurance, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending plans, 401(k), cafeteria plans and other employee benefits.
Manage employee training and professional development, and compliance education.
Oversee HRIS systems, personnel records, and data integrity.
Attend all required Advisory Board and Board meetings, and other functions as required.

Benefits

PTO – vacation (16-24 days a year based on longevity) Sick leave 12 days a year, and 13 paid holidays.
Possibility to work a 4-day schedule after 6 months on the job. Multiple work schedules available.
Wellness program with the ability to earn an additional 3 PTO days a year.
401K with up to 10% employer investment.
Heavily subsidized Health Insurance with co-pays.
Vision and Dental insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts-Medical and Dependent Care.
Monthly contribution towards dependent care. (to offset childcare costs)
Company paid Life Insurance and Identity theft protection. (LifeLock)
Employee Assistance Program.
Family Medical Leave, Paid Family Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty Leave, Bone Marrow and Blood Donation Leave, Voting Time Leave, Election Leave, and Leaves for Crime Victims and Domestic Violence Victims.
Employees may be eligible for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to have student loans forgiven.
Free covered parking.
Additional benefits are available.