Job Summary:

The Human Resources/Payroll Manager develops, implements, and administers all HR policies and procedures. This position will provide leadership, planning, and oversight of all HR programs and ensure that the programs support and reflect the company’s strategic objectives. This position partners closely with leadership, makes recommendations regarding a broad range of staffing and personnel matters, and executes accordingly.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: (Additional duties as assigned)

• Provide professional human resource support in a variety of areas to include employment, payroll, safety, employee relations, benefits, compensation, unemployment and worker’s compensation, and training.
• Maintain HR documentation and records, including employee personnel files, processing onboarding and off-boarding paperwork, recording changes in job classifications, salary increases, etc.
• Oversee the Company’s payroll process and procedures and manage the payroll coordinator.
• Oversee the Company’s talent acquisition strategy. Consult and develop the management team to utilize a variety of recruiting channels to creatively source top talent in support of the organization’s growth.
• Provide staffing support to all departments on successfully recruiting qualified candidates for open positions, as well as coordinate pre-employment testing such as background checks and drug testing.
• Develop and implement human resource policies, update Company Employee Handbook, as well as support key HR initiatives across all locations.
• Maintain ownership of HR processes. Develops and maintains standard operating procedures (SOPs) with internal controls.
• Identify and handle employee relations issues quickly and decisively while exercising strong judgment and discretion and partnering with other stakeholders as appropriate.
• Coach, counsel, and guide employees and managers through any employee related issues, balancing organizational and individual needs.
• Develop and/or implement management training in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, and sexual harassment.
• Manage all employee leaves, worker’s compensation claims, and unemployment claims.
• Knowledgeable on compensation and benefit regulations and maintain a proactive and positive relationship with broker, insurance vendors, and other external partners.
• Administer employee benefits program, including open enrollment.
• Maintain an effective performance management program that meets the desired culture at East Hill Medical.
• Keep abreast of existing and new employee relations laws and policies to assure clarity of interpretation and compliance with all laws and regulations governing employment.
• Work with the leadership team to promote corporate values and culture.

Required Experience and Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in human resource management, Business Administration or related field required

• Master’s degree or MBA desired
• Ten (10) years of experience in Human Resources with at least five (5) plus years at the management level
• Certification in Human Resources preferred (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP and/or PHR/SPHR)
• Basic understanding of the health care industry desired
• Current knowledge of State and Federal employment law, including experience with practical application and interpretation of employment law
• Experience as a key member of a leadership team

Additional Requirements:

• Valid New York State Driver License.

Required Skills and Attributes:

• A strategic approach to HR with a demonstrated history of aligning a company's HR policies with its business objectives
• Knowledge of all aspects of HR including talent acquisition and retention, HR risk and compliance, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, organizational development, workforce planning, employee learning and development, conflict resolution, coaching and facilitation
• Problem analysis and resolution at both strategic and functional levels
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to understand and handle sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to prioritize and organize work in a multitasked environment
• Outstanding verbal presentation and facilitation skills
• Must have the ability to conduct training
• Must have the ability to act and perform exemplary work independently
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with mul