Managing Director, Human Resources (MD, HR)

Commonpoint • Little Neck, NY

12d

About The Position

Commonpoint is seeking a Managing Director of Human Resources (MD, HR) to join its Human Resources team. This role will partner with leaders across the organization to oversee labor relations, employment eligibility compliance, leave administration, benefits operations, regulatory audits, reporting, and strategic HR initiatives. The MD, HR will also provide leadership for HR training, policy development, vendor management, and special projects aimed at strengthening organizational effectiveness and reducing operational risk. This position reports directly to the Vice President, Human Resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressively responsible HR leadership experience.
• Experience in labor relations and employee relations.
• Strong knowledge of federal, New York State, and New York City employment laws.
• Experience administering employee benefits and leave programs.
• Experience managing regulatory audits and compliance initiatives.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional HR projects.
• Experience with HRIS platforms (Workday preferred).
• Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification.
• Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, education, or human services organizations.
• Experience working in unionized environments.
• Experience with immigration and employment-based visa sponsorships.
• Experience supporting organizations with multiple locations and complex regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead Commonpoint's labor and employee relations strategy, serving as the primary HR liaison for union-related matters and collective bargaining agreement administration.
• Oversee all employment compliance programs, ensuring adherence to federal, state, local, funding, and regulatory requirements.
• Direct benefits administration, vendor partnerships, and annual Open Enrollment activities.
• Provide strategic oversight of leave administration, employment eligibility verification, and workforce compliance; partnership with HRBP’s and HR Generalist.
• Develop and deliver manager and employee training on HR policies, compliance, and employment practices.
• Lead HR reporting, workforce analytics, and compliance audits to support organizational decision-making.
• Manage strategic HR projects that improve processes, strengthen compliance, and enhance the employee experience.
• Lead the organization's employment compliance programs, including labor law compliance, I-9 administration, regulatory audits (OMH, DOH, ACA), policy development, record retention, and workforce compliance.
• Monitor legislative changes and partner with Legal on employment-related matters, investigations, and risk mitigation.
• Serve as the primary HR resource for labor relations, including collective bargaining agreement administration, grievance management, and union partnerships.
• Advise leaders on employee relations, workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Oversee employee benefits, annual Open Enrollment, vendor relationships, ACA compliance, and leave programs, including FMLA, PFL, Workers' Compensation, ADA accommodations, and reasonable accommodations with support from HR Generalists.
• Monitor vendor performance, benefit administration, and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Lead HR reporting, workforce analytics, compliance reporting, and executive dashboards using Workday and other HR systems.
• Develop and facilitate manager training on employment law, workplace harassment prevention, labor relations, performance management, and HR policies.
• Lead strategic HR initiatives, process improvement efforts, Workday optimization, and cross-functional projects that strengthen HR operations and enhance the employee experience.
• Manage HR vendors and consultants while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, compliance, and service delivery.
• Oversee employment authorization compliance, work authorization tracking, and employment-based visa sponsorships in partnership with immigration counsel.

Benefits

• Tiered health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Pension plan and 403(b) retirement savings opportunities.
• Generous paid time off and family-supportive policies.
• Professional development and education support to foster career growth.
• Recognition and appreciation programs for exemplary performance.
• Employee discounts on programs and services.
• Access to free amenities, including private seasonal pool clubs and fitness facilities at select locations.
• Long-service severance upon retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive