Associate Director of Employee Relations

CULTURE:

The Fogarty Center’s mission is to empower people to improve the quality of their lives. This is true for clients as well as the support team we build. We have a company culture focused on encouraging every individual’s unique strengths and collaborating as a team. Creating a workplace with a healthy balance of peer-support and autonomy is a priority to encourage everyone to grow and take charge of their own career.

ABOUT US:

The Fogarty Center is a private, non-profit agency that provides a variety of services and supports to children and adults with intellectual, developmental, and/or other disabilities.

JOB PURPOSE:

· Serve as a primary point of contact for department and program managers, and employees regarding employee relations concerns, grievances, and conflict resolution.

o Gather relevant information related to the concern or issue presented.

o Collaborate with the HR Director to develop an appropriate corrective action plan.

o Implement the corrective action plan in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

· Administer Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) processes.

· Administer workers’ compensation claims.

· Manage accounts receivable for voluntary deductions not processed through payroll, including situations when employees are on leave.

· Prepare the bi-weekly payroll journal entry for the Finance Department.

· Prepare, distribute, and monitor employee evaluation reports to ensure timely completion.

· Prepare and submit government reports related to Human Resources functions.

o EEO-1

o OSHA 300, 300A, and 301

· Complete annual Workforce Solutions reporting.

· Respond promptly and professionally to employment verification requests from outside sources.

· Manage HRIS checklists, document creation, and distribution as needed.

· Assist in any related duties given by the HR Director

PERFORMANCE FACTORS:

Attendance and Dependability: The employee reports to work as scheduled, maintains reliable attendance, and completes assignments in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner. The employee demonstrates accountability and follows through on responsibilities.

· Communication and Contact/Relationships with Others: The employee communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with supervisors, colleagues, employees, and external contacts. The employee builds constructive working relationships and professionally represents the Agency.

· Accuracy & Efficiency: The employee completes work accurately, efficiently, and within required timeframes. The employee demonstrates strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a consistent work ethic that supports departmental goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Associate’s degree in business, human resources, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

· Minimum of two years of experience in grievance management, employee relations, or conflict resolution.

· Experience working in the intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) field preferred.

· Proficiency with computers and the ability to learn training platforms and HRIS system functions.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

· Strong verbal, written, presentation, and organizational skills, with excellent punctuation, spelling, grammar, and attention to detail.

· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain professional, respectful working relationships.

WHY APPLY WITH US?

Working for The Fogarty Center is enjoyable and encouraging to all who land here. A career in human services provides the opportunity to help others and make a difference. Doing this through Fogarty has the bonus of the wonderful people here who work together and enjoy what we do. There is a focus on finding what an employee is good at and giving them a chance to shine. Competitive pay and strong benefits are all in addition to the friendly work environment and rewarding work.

Pay: From $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

Salary : $72,000