Director of Human Resources - #306696

Description

Zepf Center has been serving the Lucas County community for nearly 50 years. We are the leading provider of behavioral health and substance use disorder services in Northwest Ohio. Services include adult and child psychiatric, substance abuse, case management, residential, Crisis Care, and therapy programs, as well as career development and wellness services. Zepf Center also offers primary care medical services to our patients to contribute to their continuum of care. Zepf Center is a trauma-informed agency and environment for both patients and staff.

We are current seeking a full time Director of Human Resources. This position is responsible for developing, coordinating, and assisting in the management of the Human Resource department. Areas of responsibility within this function include benefit administration, performance management, labor relations, government compliance, workers’ compensation, leave management and supervision over recruitment and onboarding.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Designs and updates the agency’s compensation programs to meet the current and future needs of the organization and makes recommendations to the CEO and CFO.
• Develop and maintain appropriate policies and programs for effective management of human capital management of the organization and analyze effectiveness.
• Structure and develop the HR team to provide maximum benefit to the organization while simultaneously building team capabilities.
• Oversee HR/Benefits department; Direct recruitment, retention, performance management, compensation & benefits, and on-boarding initiatives.
• Direct administration of the collective bargaining agreements and labor relations program. Oversee Labor Relations Manager & advises CEO/Executive Staff, and supervisors on personnel/labor relations issues; clarifies collective bargaining agreements, departmental rules, other statutory rules, policies & procedures, etc.
• Responsible for labor contract negotiations. Monitors the agency’s compliance with the labor agreement, counsels management regarding labor issues, and coordinates the grievance process.
• Investigates and determines the validity of employee misconduct claims or violations of collective bargaining agreements and Zepf Center’s policies and procedures. Contributes in grievance process.
• Identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting the Human Resource including: EEO, ERISA, FLSA, OSHA etc.
• Establishes and maintains department records and reports. Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
• Plans and directs the overall design, implementation, communication, and administration of the agency’s health and welfare benefits programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Serving the Zepf Center in Management is a privilege. You represent the agency in a high level, and responsibly direct staff and policy. You are a constant example for our agency motto: Hope Begins Here.
• Understands the job duties of each employee and position within the department.
• Engages employees with sanctuary influence while enforcing a safe and professional workplace.
• Abides by the Equal Employment Act to develop, train, and assist each employee.
• Furthers own knowledge, skills, and abilities to support staff, and Zepf Center’s strategic vision. As well as developing supervisory knowledge, skill, and ability to create a fluid source of communication within the department and agency.
• Exhibits a leadership role within the department: holding employees accountable; critiquing and praising staff; assigning duties and expectations within the department; and enhancing staff’s knowledge, skills, and abilities by training, delegation, opportunities, and coaching.
• Observes agency’s policy and CBA by appropriately establishing disciplinary actions and timekeeping of each staff member.
• Meets organizational standards by efficiently and effectively completing evaluations that represent goals and discipline competencies.
• Ability to comprehend department budgets and fiscal processes. Understanding that fiscal recommendations need to correspond with Zepf Center’s strategic vision.
  
  

Requirements

• Master’s Preferred, bachelor’s degree in human resource management or related field
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible HR and labor experience.
• Experience in both union and management environments.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and HRIS.
• PHR or SHRM-C, SHRM-CP certification preferred.
  
  

Those eligible to drive company vehicles must have a valid driver's license and be eligible for coverage as defined by the agency commercial insurance carrier. Those who drive personal vehicles in the course of business must be able to provide proof of insurance.

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO