Associate Director, Human Resources

Associate Director, Human Resources
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Life Opportunities Unlimited (LOU) is a premium boutique human service agency that has served adults with developmental disabilities since 1995. We offer residential and day program services in Bergen County, New Jersey. Our unmatched community integrated services are driven by our committed team of professionals.
LOU is located in Ridgewood with programs in Northwest Bergen County:
Allendale, Fair Lawn, Glen Rock, Haledon, Midland Park, Ridgewood, Township of Washington, and Waldwick. All of our locations are approximately 15 minutes from Passaic & Rockland Counties.
LOU’s Residential and Day Programs are conveniently located nearby NJ Transit, Bus Routes and Train Stations.

Core Functions

Oversee all aspects of the recruiting & onboarding processes, as well as HR records, as per company procedures and Federal/State credentialing regulations & ensure accuracy
Facilitate proactive & positive relationships between employees and Life Opportunities Unlimited; mediate any employee relation issues
Responsibilities:
Draft/edit job descriptions
Oversee prospective employee outreach
Organize & attend career fair and recruitment events while positively representing LOU
Schedule and conduct interviews
Oversee completion of all pre-joining requirements
Maintain personnel files after employee probationary period & monitor accuracy of creation of new employee records
Employee benefit (incl. insurance) enrollment
Assignment of employee workplace location and schedule
Manage all aspects of employee evaluations
Lead the disciplinary process, including investigations, documentation, and resolution of employee conduct issues
Attend all company events and organization-provided training sessions as directed
Oversee onboarding, migration from probationary status to permanent employee, and manage offboarding procedures
Create and audit Human Resources policies, procedures, and documentation
Manage/administer time and attendance policies
Foster both a positive work environment and strong employee relations
Actively manage HR Coordinator, Recruiter & Onboarding Specialist
Complete ad hoc projects as necessary
Conduct offboarding procedures
Represent the agency in any and all unemployment, disability, workers compensation, etc. related matters
Lead the department as it develops and grows
This is not an exhaustive list of the responsibilities of this position.

Therefore, in this role you are expected to do anything else deemed necessary for the betterment of the program and its participants.

Join the LOU Team

We are committed to supporting our employees in their professional growth and career development. This commitment allows our teams to thrive in a passion-driven community that is focused on enriching the lives of our clients. We are looking for dedicated individuals that want to be an important part of building a better future for individuals with developmental disabilities. Staff stay at LOU for an average of 8 years. LOU is a great place for people to meet their professional goals and grow within the organization.

You will be a successful team member if you are

Creative and able to adjust accordingly
Organized and detail-oriented
Patient, compassionate, and caring
Collaborative and communicate effectively with a team
Mission-motivated and results-driven
Qualifications:
BS/BA required or 5+ years of relevant experience
Strong computer skills
Successful administrative experience in a fast-paced environment
Prior experience with complex calendar management
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Experience with Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, etc.)
Benefits:
Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan
Competitive Salary and Flexible Hours
Comprehensive Paid Training Programs including CPR and First Aid
PTO, Vacation, Sick Time, & Holiday Pay
Career Advancement Opportunities
Perks*
Childcare
AAA
Vacation and entertainment
Cellular Plan

• These perks could be subject to change without notice

Schedule:
Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Compensation:
$60,000 - $100,000 annually
Join our team and make a difference today!