Promote collaboration across the Y’s management and staff for effective development and implementation of all HR policies, initiatives and programs.

Work with managers on forecasting human resource needs; carry out recruitment, new employee on-boarding, management development, employee benefits, performance management, and staff engagement and retention.

Proactively assess organizational performance, defining gaps, and proposing HR solutions that support and forward the Y’s objectives.

Identify and support sharing of HR best practices across all functions to facilitate a positive and productive work culture.

Engage regularly with management across the Y and provide feedback and coaching to achieve proactive intervention and resolution of people-related concerns.

Assist in developing workforce plans that respond to current and future needs; recommend programs and/or processes to improve time-to-fill, quality of candidate assessment/selection, and onboarding to support retention of staff.

Provide coaching and training to Y managers on addressing employee issues and following HR policies and processes to mitigate risk and promote employee engagement and retention.

Assess employee training and development needs to close gaps between current competencies/skills and future needs; assist with development, implementation, and facilitation of training and development programs.

Oversee and carry-out all benefits administration for the Y.

Manage and carry-out consistent and engaging employee onboarding program.

Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to management of employees, make recommendations that mitigate legal risk and ensure regulatory compliance.

Advise managers on employment decisions, including hiring, compensation administration, disciplinary action, and termination, while ensuring adherence to company policy and compliance with relevant laws and regulations; support compliance with ethics and related policies and programs.

Lead investigations related to employee relations issues, ethics concerns, harassment/discrimination, etc.

Embrace the YMCA’s culture, actively support all Y initiatives, and as a member of the senior leadership team, build strong peer relationships.