HR Advisor

JOB SUMMARY

The Human Resources (HR) Advisor serves as a trusted resource to the organization by providing strategic guidance and hands-on support on specific areas of expertise as assigned (e.g., talent management, total rewards, learning and organizational development, etc.). Assignments may vary in scope and duration.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide consultative support and practical HR guidance – as assigned.
• Implement HR projects and initiatives – as assigned.
• Develop HR tools, templates, and processes based on observed needs and best practices – as assigned.

• While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum 10 years of progressive HR experience required
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Unrestricted, valid NYS driver’s license for minimum of 1 year with a clean driving record and minimum insurance coverage that meets agency standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

In addition to demonstrating the Hillside Professional Competencies of Communicates Effectively , Personal Excellence, Cultural Competence, Builds and Leverages Relationships and Optimizes Decision Making, the following occupational competencies must be demonstrated :

• Deep understanding of HR topical area – as assigned.
• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills with the ability to build trust and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently with high level of judgement, minimal supervision; ability to prioritize work and adapt to changing needs.
• Availability to respond to assignments with flexibility, including onsite presence depending on business need.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & 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.

• Must be able to work a variable scheduling including evenings and weekends
• The following physical demands are required:
  • Occasional sitting (up to 4 hours)
  • Occasional standing (up to 1 hour)
  • Occasional walking (up to 2.5 hours)
  • Occasional driving (up to 8 hours)
  • Continuous balancing (up to 8 hours)
  • Occasional balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching forward or down, reaching overhead, running, and twisting (up to 2.5 hours)
  • Weekly lifting up to 50 lbs. (community-based staff may be required to lift an empty wheelchair weighing up to 50 lbs.), 10-15 lbs. on a daily basis
  • Weekly carrying up to 55 lbs. approximately 10-100 ft., 10-15 lbs. on a daily basis
• Manual dexterity is required, including the frequent ability to grasp in both hands and continuous use of fine manipulation skills in both hands (approximately 1-2.5 hrs.)
• Occasional exposure to temperature changes, dust, fumes, gases or chemicals is apparent
• Protective clothing or equipment as required: close toed shoes; protective shields, universal precaution PPE, and gloves for toileting and food preparation
• Ability to change positions as needed