SR Director of Human Resources & Organizational Integration (Bilingual Spanish/English Preferred)

Summary:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee, maintaining and strengthen the Human Resources Department (including the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) functions of APM.
• Maintain and Strengthen APM's Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) activities and efforts.
• Partner with APM leadership and oversee the Human Resources to address day-to-day operational issues such as employee relations, DEI, compensation reviews, escalated benefits issues, performance management and training.
• Implement performance management processes to enhance employee productivity and development.
• Supervise and lead the HR team in creating an inviting and cohesive employee experience.
• Implement and manage compliance efforts with all the employment laws and regulations that govern the workplace relating to all aspects of the employee life cycle.
• Anticipate HR-related needs to deliver value added services for the benefits of the employees.
• Provide insightful crisis management advice when required, and a clear crisis communication plan.
• Maintain an effective level of business literacy such as: company goals, mission, vision, financial position, strategy, competition, technology and culture.
• Investigate claims of misconduct and escalates to legal and security team as required.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Identify trends that could impact APM objectives.
• Ensure that APM values are reflected in all people-oriented decisions.
• Drive the change management of the organization.
• Establish an effective Succession Planning plan.
• Facilitate employee training and development programs to enhance skills and career progression.
• Stay abreast of HR technology trends and leverage systems for efficient HR processes.
• Coordination and alignment of various components within APM to ensure smooth operation and effective communication across different departments.
• Optimize processes, systems, and structures to enhance overall efficiency and synergy within the organization.
• Develop and update HR policies and procedures in line with industry best practices.
• Update Employee Handbook as necessary.

Reports to:

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• 20 Days of Paid Time Off 
• 12 Days of Paid Holidays
• Medical and Prescription Insurance or $100/month Medical Insurance Waiver Reimbursement
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan with Company Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical, Childcare, and Mass Transit/Parking
• Short-term and Long-term Disability 
• Employee Assistance Program (Mental Health and Work-Life Services)
• Other Voluntary Benefits  

Knowledge Of:

• Over 10 years of Human Resources experience. 
• Up to date knowledge of HR related laws, regulations and practices.
• Over 5 years of Community and/or Public Relations.
• Experience working with Puerto Rican and African American Community.
• Employee benefits, including the management of health care and retirement plans.
• Knowledge of Organizational Integration and HR Industry trends.
• General office software, particularly Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability To:

• Direct and oversee all aspects of management functions.
• Bilingual and bicultural (Spanish and English) strongly preferred.
• Analyze and report on human resource compliance, effectiveness and efficiency. 
• Supervise staff, develop job descriptions and provide performance evaluations and improvement plants when needed,
• Create and manage a positive morale throughout the agency
• Analyze and solve problems effectively and efficiently.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Work well with, and be responsive to the needs of, internal and external talent/people.
• Manage priorities effectively to meet deadlines and demonstrate multi-tasking skills.
• Represent Company to partners, institutions, investors, and public officials as requested by the CEO.
• Remain current on best practices as well as state, federal and local laws regarding human resources, DEI, and other people related practices.
• Maintain outstanding relationships and strategic alliances with talent recruiting sources, vendors and business partners.
• Ability to motivate and engage people (self-motivation).
• Utilize forward-looking models and activity-based analyses to provide insight into the organizations plans and human capital needs.

Education and Experience:

• Human Resources Business Management Degree from an accredited college or university; with MBA degree preferred.
• Ten years of senior management experience in human resources of organizations in excess of $25 million per year and over 100 employees.
• Managerial experience with non-profit social service and/or health care agency providing services under contract with states and cities.

Other:

• Must be highly ethical; high level of integrity, self-motivated, dependable, detailed oriented, organized, able to interface easily with staff, other senior management personnel, funding sources and ability to work with multicultural personnel. 
• Fluent in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.