Human Resources Manager - Cincinnati, United States - Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority

Description

SCOPE: This position is responsible for assisting the Department Director with the efficient and effective management and implementation of all Human Resources functions with an emphasis in labor and employee relations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required.

• Offer guidance, and carryout matters relating to CMHA employee relations.
• Effective use of analytical data to demonstrate positions and make recommendations.
• Serve as member of Labor-Management committees.
• Develop and provide training in HR related matters.
• Serve as a hearing officer in disciplinary and grievance proceedings.
• Assist with creating and enforcing personnel policies and procedures ensuring compliance throughout the agency.
• Cultivate favorable and effective employee relations as a mediator, counselor, and facilitator in arbitrating disputes between employees and their supervisors and managers.
• Organize and lead training and safety programs in context of compliance with government regulations. This includes conducting the safety committee meetings.
• Management of CMHA's Workers' Compensation.
• Administration of CMHA's employee benefits programs (family medical leave, health/dental/vision/life insurance and retirement plans, unemployment, tuition advancement program; 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.
• Manage CMHA's recruitment process; recruit, hiring process to fill available company openings and ensure adherence to all equal employment opportunity (EEO) legislation, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other government compliance requirements.
• Assist with establishing strategies that seek to increase retention rates and foster employee job satisfaction and high morale.
• Assist with investigations relating to employee misconduct, complaints, or other employment related issues.
• Analyze and prepare reports and correspondence, including confidential information pertaining to employees.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.
• Experience working in an unionized environment, preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of equal employment opportunity, ADA, and other HR related laws.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Proactive leadership with a teamwork attitude.
• Demonstrated experience with conducting employment investigations.
• Attentive to deadlines and detail.
• Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of employment related laws.
• Experience with payroll processing, preferably Kronos.
• Ability to train, coach, engage and empower others.
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency in computerized business applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, and HRIS.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Management or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Human Resources and organizational development with demonstrated progression of responsibility.
  • Minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience.
  • PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to maintain a stationary position, operate computers and other office equipment, move about the office, attend onsite and offsite meetings, and communicate. The employee must be able to sit or stand for eight hours while performing essential work duties. The employee must be able to accurately exchange information in person, in writing and via e-mail and telephone. The employee must be able to perform essential job functions in an environment that could have increased stress levels.

OTHER: The candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver's license in state of residence, and maintain an insurable driving record under the terms and conditions of the CMHA auto liability policy. The candidate may have no more than 6 accumulated points in 3 consecutive years.