Director of Human Resources

Title: Director of Human Resources

Report to: Chief Operating Officer 

Status: Full-Time/Exempt 

Compensation: $105,000 - $115,000/ Annually 

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, Minimum of 1 -2 days remote option available. 

Office Location: New York, NY 10017

Organization Overview:

HousingPlus is a value driven nonprofit organization focused on assisting women in building community and transforming their lives.  HousingPlus is actively seeking to provide support, training and opportunities that foster growth and well-being for its staff as well as the women we serve.

The mission of HousingPlus is to provide permanent, affordable housing and comprehensive services to women, including women with children, and gender expansive people to support them in overcoming poverty, homelessness, addiction, trauma and the effects of incarceration, in order to build lives of stability, and to define and realize goals for themselves and their families. Since its beginning in 2002, HousingPlus has worked to address the lack of housing and services for women who have historically been underserved and marginalized, especially women impacted by the criminal justice system, and for the past 10 years, also female Veterans. Over the next three years, HousingPlus’ programs will continue to grow, along with its commitment to serving vulnerable populations. 

Please consider joining a team committed to building brighter futures for all!

Please visit our website for more information regarding our organization: www.housingplusnyc.org.

Please do not call or email HousingPlus regarding the status of your application.

Position Summary:

HousingPlus is hiring a Director of Human Resource to join our growing company. The Director of Human Resource is responsible for designing and implementing HR policies, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.  The Director of Human Resource must demonstrate strong leadership and execution of human resource functions. The role is very strategic, requiring a blend of passion, skills and commitment to the successful implementation and execution of HR functions, with the ability to manage and provide oversight to HR Generalist.  

Competencies/ Skills:

Strategic Leadership: The Director of Human Resource must demonstrate the ability to align HR strategy with the organization mission and long-term goals, firm in decision making and a critical thinker. Experienced in advising executive leadership to influence organizational direction.  

People & Culture Development: Skilled in fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and mission driven workplace culture, with experience leading diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives. Demonstrated ability to develop staff engagement strategies and improve organizational climate.  

Talent Management: Provide leadership and guidance in recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning, and retention strategies. Knowledgeable of performance management frameworks suitable for non-profit, and the ability to design leadership development and training programs and/or departments.  

Employee Relations: Must possess strong conflict resolution and mediation abilities, with the ability to coach managers and handle sensitive HR cases with discretion and in a timely manner. The candidate must possess emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal communication skills.  

Compliance & Risk Management: The candidate must know federal, state, and local employment laws. Expertise and experience in developing compliant HR policies, handbooks, and procedures, and experience with risk mitigation, workplace investigations, and HR audits.  

Operational Excellence: The candidate must be a forward thinker, understanding the need to and possess skills in optimizing HR processes, systems, and databases. Must have experience working with HRIS platforms, payroll systems, and benefits administration, and be strong in organizational and project management skills.

Financial & Analytical Skills: The candidate must have the ability to build and manage HR budgets, working with the Finance Department to align with the budget. Knowledge of compensation design, salary benchmarking, and total rewards, and skills in Skilled in analyzing HR metrics, workforce data, and reporting trends to leadership.

Communication & Relationship Building: Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders, board members, staff, and external partners. Candidate must possess experience and skill in change management and leading organization-wide initiatives.

Additional Skills: Experience in multi-site or remote workforce management, grant compliance awareness – especially HR related to city, state, and government contracts, and understanding non-profit governance and senior-level interactions. Cultural competence and sensitivity working with diverse communities, with the adaptability and resourcefulness in environments with limited resources.  

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Chief of Operations on implementing the organization's human resources strategic plan.
• Onboarding and offboarding of new hires, developing and maintaining best practices of orientation, background checks, records, and exit meetings. 
• Responsible for the data integrity of the HRIS for new hires, employee information, and employment status changes. 
• Partnering with and coaching business leaders to ensure timely support and advice in key areas such as people development, career progression, reward, and recognition. Counsels and coaches’ supervisors on the appropriate handling of disciplinary matters, including documentation, and refers to legal counsel when necessary. 
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, disputes, terminations, and investigations. 
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, and regulatory changes in HR and employment laws, and apply this to internal policies and processes. 
• Perform data analysis to inform decision-making, employee retention, recruitment, and employee relations.
• Administers and oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development. 
• Manages time and attendance, including payroll. 
• Implement initiatives that foster an inclusive culture across the organization.
• Provide oversight to HR Generalist/Recruitment on efficiencies and best practices that meet organizational goals.
• Develop policies and procedures that guide the Human Resource Department, and maintain its sustainability.  

REQUIREMENTS:

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience in a non-profit or mission-driven organization.
• Experience managing HR for multi-site or remote teams. 
• Familiarity with grant compliance or HR requirements for federally funded programs

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field, Master’s degree in HR preferred. 
• 7–10+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership roles. 
• HR certifications such as SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, SPHR, or PHR.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws. 
• Experience managing recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and HR compliance. 
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. 
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits

403B Matching 

Supplemental Insurance at your discretion 

Access to discounted entertainment benefits