The Assistant Director of Employee Relations supervises and supports provides leadership to his or her assigned HR Managers and HR Generalis ts ensuring best practices on a wide range of employee relations issue s, including compliance with policies and procedures, providing advice and guidance on complex and challenging matters, and conducting investigations and preparing reports. Performs core human resources functions for all directly assigned programs. Manag es and completes specialized HR projects as assigned by the VP of Human Resources.

The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below:

• Supervises assigned HR Managers and Generalists. This includes hiring, directing, coaching, evaluating, and disciplining. Ensures competency and adherence to HR best practices and timely completion of all job tasks.
• Under the supervisor of the Director of Employee Relations, reviews corrective action documents, investigations, and other written materials to ensure quality and
• By reviewing spreadsheets, requisition reports, and other reports, monitors the productivity and quality of his or her rep orts; ensures all deadlines are met and that quality and thoroughness of work is maintained.
• Provide s consultation and support in implementing employee relations initiatives, such as staffing and performance management.
• Provide s guidance and support to operations management regarding human resources issues, such as discrimination, harassment, performance, corrective action, and terminations. Act s as coach for all employee relations issues, seeking assistance, as needed.
• Conduct s or participate in employee investigations concerning all matters of alleged employee misconduct or neglect under the direction of the Director of HR.
• Initiate s and manage all suspension and termination matters under the direction of the Director of HR.
• Serve s as first point of contact for all general employee questions concerning such areas as benefits, wages, training, supervision, and leave.
• Perform s recruitment and selection activities for various positions in a timely and cost-effective manner. Coordinate with program management to determine job vacancies, job specifications, and salary levels.
• Manages the relationship with Vinfen’s unemployment services vendor to assure the most favorable unemployment claims experience and proper representation at unemployment favorable unemployment claims experience and proper representation at unemployment hearings.
• Leads, manage, and supports special projects as assigned by the VP or Director of HR. special projects as assigned by the VP or Director of HR.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of HR procedures and practices covering staffing and employee relations
• Familiarity with other HR functions, such as benefits and training
• Knowledge of Vinfen services
• Knowledge of Vinfen organization and management practices
• Knowledge of UKG , and Virtual Edge, Excel, Outlook, and other business applications
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations
• Organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work in a professional and confidentia l capacity
• Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues
• Participatory, collaborative, facilitation skills
• Ability to balance many competing priorities

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers.

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Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Typical Requirements:

A minimum of seven to ten years
HR manager experience in high volume recruiting and employee relations environment, preferably in human services or multi-site service.

Minimum of five years’ supervisory experience.

Preferred /Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree in HR management, business administration, or related field.

Driving Requirements:

Driving is not required.

Physical Effort:

Ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques.

Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer.

Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed.

Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand and move around the facility.

Ability to speak, hear and communicate with persons served, staff and external representatives.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Required Credentials/Licenses:

PHR or SPHR strongly preferred.