HR Director

Root Center For Advanced Recovery•Manchester, CT

6d•$100,000 - $125,000

About The Position

At Root Center, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to creating a supportive and engaging work environment where everyone can thrive. We're driven by a clear purpose and a set of core values that shape everything we do, from nurturing growth and promoting well-being to cultivating connections and making a positive impact. In fact, 97% of our newly hired employees would recommend us to their friends for employment opportunities, and 96% said they strengthened their skills in their first few months. If you share our commitment to these values and want to join a team that lives them every day, Root Center might be the perfect fit for you! The Human Resources Director is responsible for developing and executing human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization, including the areas of succession planning, talent management, change management, organizational and performance management, employee relations, training and development, compensation and diversity/equality/inclusion.

Requirements

A Baccalaureate Degree in Human Resources, management, or related field.
6+ years in progressively responsible HR leadership roles, preferably in a non-profit, healthcare setting.
Have a vast knowledge of State and Federal regulations related to HR and the ability to develop agency policies accordingly and to successfully disseminate this information to staff as appropriate.
Strong leadership and project management skills.
Demonstrated ability to problem solve effectively.
Efficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Ability to work autonomously and to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with staff and business partners.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree or PHR/ SPHR highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Works closely with supervisors in adhering to agency policy regarding employee trainings and in-services.
Implements and maintains best practices for employee development, internal trainings, and professional growth programs.
Ensures compliance with applicable state and federal HR related regulations and standards as well as agency policies.
Maintain confidentiality of all personnel information.
Represents the company in legal matters
Due process with staff disciplinary action and terminations
Develops recruiting and retention plans to meet the agency needs
Oversees the complete recruitment process including job advertisement, applicant tracking, extending job offers, conducting background checks.
Develops and maintains university relationships with colleges to ensure Root Center is linked to talent pipelines aligned to our organization’s focus.
Oversees internship program and onboarding for all interns and new hires.
In coordination with the Executive Leadership Team, participates in planning and development of the organization’s 3-year strategic plan
Manages agency-wide orientation for all new personnel.
Develops and manages employee compensation plans that are competitive and cost-effective.
Develops and maintains a work health and safety program for all staff in compliance with State and Federal regulations.
Ensures staff adhere to and maintain the vision and values of the agency as outlined in its policies and procedures.
Develop, recommend and execute creative strategies to foster diversity, equality and inclusion.
Assess and analyze current policies and practices to ensure support of diversity goals.

Benefits

Great work life balance with clinics closed on Sundays.
No current on-call responsibilities.
Time off including PTO (4 weeks), three (3) Paid training days and thirteen (13) paid holidays, including your birthday!
35 hour work week
Health Insurance & Dental Insurance- with flexible employee contribution options depending upon chosen plan.
Voluntary Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and AD&D – 100% paid by Root Center for Advanced Recovery
Short-Term Disability – 100% paid by Root Center for Advanced Recovery
403(b) Retirement Plan with a 5% employer match after 6 months of employment and an additional 5% employer contribution after 1 year of employment.
$2000 provided annually for tuition, license reimbursement, certifications or other educational activities, including 3 paid training days for educational activities and conferences; an additional $1000 available for counselors seeking outside supervision hours when such can not be provided in the organization internally.
Annual bonus eligible based on agency performance
Root Center has approved sites for the following NHSC Loan Repayment Programs: The Loan Repayment Program, Students to Service Loan Repayment Program, Rural Community Loan Repayment Program and Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program.