Assistant Director Human Resources
Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority
- Cincinnati, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Collaborate with the HR Director to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the organization's goals and objectives. Contribute to long-term planning and policy development to enhance employee engagement, productivity, and retention;
- Oversee the recruitment and selection process, including sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, and making hiring decisions. Develop and maintain effective talent management strategies to attract, develop, and retain top talent;
- Serve as a point of contact for employee relations issues, providing guidance and support to managers and employees. Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations and handle disciplinary actions when necessary;
- Collaborate with department heads to identify training needs and develop programs to enhance employee skills and competencies. Implement initiatives to foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development;
- Manage employee benefits programs (family medical leave, health/dental/vision/life insurance and retirement plans, unemployment, workers' compensation, and coordinate the sick leave bonus program, etc.) this includes claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment, annual re-evaluation of policies for cost effectiveness;
- Perform advanced employee relations functions including support and counseling regarding personnel and job-related conflicts, problem solving and dispute resolution, managing employee performance issues, review and assessment of termination requests; conduct exit interviews;
- Conduct complex/sensitive investigations relating to employee misconduct or complaints including, but not limited to, sexual harassment and employment discrimination;
- Supervise HR administrative tasks, such as maintaining employee personnel records, and ensuring compliance with HR policies and procedures. Utilize HRIS systems to streamline processes and improve efficiency;
- Stay up to date on changes in employment laws and regulations and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. Implement policies and procedures to mitigate HR-related risks and maintain a safe and inclusive work environment.
- Serve as member of Labor-Management committee and as a hearing officer in disciplinary and grievance proceedings;
- Develop and provide training in matters relating to managing within a unionized environment and more specifically within the language of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement;
- Prepare reports and correspondence, including confidential information pertaining to employees; effective use of analytical data to demonstrate positions and make recommendations;
- Supervision of Human Resources Generalists; and
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Demonstrated knowledge of human resources policies and procedures, and more importantly their application in the day-to-day working environment;
- Demonstrated ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of human resources work;
- Thorough knowledge of equal employment opportunity, ADA, and other HR related laws;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills;
- Demonstrated proficiency in computerized business applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, and HRIS systems and other HR-related software; and
- Preferred experience in efficiently managing one or more Collective Bargaining Agreements.
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Management or a related field, or equivalent work experience;
- Five plus years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role;
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations;
- Proven ability to develop and implement HR strategies that support organizational goals; and
- PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preferred.