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Rising Ground

Assistant Vice President of Human Resources

Rising Ground, New York, New York, us, 10261


OverviewAbout Rising Ground

Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity. Each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 72,000 individuals across 101 programs at 138 sites throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong commitment to diversity is integral to building a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve. Rising Ground is headquartered in New York City.

About the Role

The Assistant Vice President of Human Resources provides support, guidance, and leadership for all HR functions: talent acquisition, employee/labor relations, payroll, benefits, compensation, and regulatory compliance. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Human Resources, this position ensures that the organizational human resources strategy aligns with the mission, vision, values, and strategic direction of Rising Ground.

The Assistant Vice President is a key thought leader with a strategic mindset who serves as a trusted advisor and partner to drive human resources initiatives that support the overall mission and strategic direction of Rising Ground. This role focuses on continuous service improvement and operational excellence, providing strategic leadership and vision for an organization committed to being an employer-of-choice and fostering a culture that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and forward-thinking.

Responsibilities

Provides overall leadership and support of the Human Resources division; oversees Benefits Administration, Worker’s Comp, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, and Employee Experience.

Leads and directs Human Resources staff in all activities; establishes goals, objectives, and priorities for staff, assesses performance, recognizes success, and provides counseling as appropriate.

Drives and develops measurable goals and achievements, moving HR to a more metrics-driven, data-oriented entity.

Consults with programmatic leadership, managers, and supervisors regarding departmental competencies and provides coaching on various HR-related matters.

Develops and cultivates vendor relationships to deliver the best available internal programs and value-added offerings.

Provides professional leadership to build and maintain “best practices” in Human Resources, fostering strong relationships at all levels.

Employee Experience/Relations

Supports communication among employees and management regarding problem-solving, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance.

Manages and oversees the organization’s performance evaluation process, including recommendations for process improvement.

Advises managers and supervisors on the enforcement of employment law and workplace health & safety regulations.

Supports the investigation of employee complaints and issues, detailing reports of findings and recommendations.

Works proactively to assist and address employee relations matters through strategic management measures.

Administration and Management

Implements strategic planning in relation to personnel programs and trends in human resources management.

Leads and spearheads the HR integration and data migration from legacy systems to the organization's new ERP.

Communicates regularly with the organization regarding changes to Human Resources processes.

Ensures compliance with all organizational audit requirements as it relates to human resources.

Serves as acting VP of HR, assuming duties in their absence.

Additional Requirements:

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Ability to work in-person in New York City (NY) for at least 3 days or more per week.

Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites as necessary.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Administration, Operational Leadership, or related field.

At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible leadership and supervisory experience in HR.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple direct reports effectively.

Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Application & Interview Process

While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be:

Application reviewed by Talent Acquisition Team member

Phone screen with Hiring Manager

Panel Interview with HR Leadership

Final Round with HR Management

Interview Decision & Feedback

Our Compensation & Benefits

The pay rate for this position is between

$120,000 - $140,000/Yr , depending on experience and fit for the role. Rising Ground offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision benefits, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, and a 401k retirement plan.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Fairness, and Belonging

Rising Ground is committed to being an anti-racist and inclusive organization that actively strives to overcome systemic and interpersonal biases.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Rising Ground that the Agency complies with equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination.

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