Chief Talent Officer - Grand St Settlement : Job Details

TITLE: Chief Talent OfficerLOCATION: New York, NY (Lower East Side)DEPARTMENT: Administration/Human ResourcesREPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)SALARY RANGE: $175,000 to $200,000 annually depending on experience, plus excellent benefitsDATE POSTED: July 2024OUR CULTURE: At Grand St. we believe leaders are made, not born. We operate on auto trust, expecting staff will do their jobs well and continue to grow professionally. We assume the best intentions and give grace whenever needed. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral parts of our culture and personified by our leadership. Grand St. is a community and we strive to make everyone - colleagues and constituents - feel supported and seen. JOB SUMMARY: The Chief Talent Officer (CTO) provides executive-level leadership and guidance to the organization's HR strategies and operations for 600+ Union and Management staff. The CTO is responsible not only for setting, enforcing, and evaluating legally compliant human resources policies, procedures, and best practices, but also identifying and implementing long-range strategic talent management goals. You will work closely with the Executive Team performing all facets of HR-related duties partnering with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Program Officer of Youth & Community Development, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Chief Development & Communications Officer (CDCO), as well as senior management staff. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional and strategic areas: benefits administration, employee relations, labor relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, affirmative action and employment law compliance. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Masters preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of Human Resource Management experience required
• HR Certification preferred
• Strategic, Talent Management and/or Business Development experience preferred
• Knowledge of proven and emerging techniques in all aspects of personnel management
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)

• Excellent supervisory, leadership, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Experience with development and implementation of human resource information and payroll systems
• Experience with labor relations in a unionized environment

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises Management-level HR and Payroll staff
• Oversees the daily workflow of the HR department and the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits and leaves, disciplinary matters, disputes and investigations, performance & talent management, evaluations, recognition, morale, occupational health and safety, and training and development

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partners with the Executive Team to develop, implement and communicate human resource policies, procedures, laws, standards and government regulations
• Maintains the Employee Handbook

• Collaborates with executive leadership to define the organization's long-term mission and goals; identifies ways to support this mission through talent management
• Identifies key performance indicators (KPI's) for the organization's human resource and talent management functions and assesses the organization's success and market competitiveness based on those metrics
• Researches, develops, and implements competitive compensation, benefits, performance appraisal, and employee incentive programs
• Oversees benefits administration including claims resolution, change reporting, approval of invoice payment, and communicating benefit information to employees
• Ensures compliance with employment benefits, insurance, safety, 401K, EEOC and other labor laws, regulations, and requirements

• Administers and manages the 401K Plan

• Maintains knowledge of laws, regulations, and best practices in employment law, human resources, compensation and talent management
• Drafts and implements the organization's staffing budget for the department.
• Participates in professional development and networking conferences and events.

• Oversees department's recruitment efforts including the posting of positions, recruitment advertising and other outreach partnerships

• Handles labor relations matters and coordination of the grievance process

• Monitors unemployment claims and assists with appeals on workers' compensation claims and coordinates between the employee and insurance carrier
• Responsible for Workers Compensation and 401k Audits
• Performs other duties as required and assigned.

Your Skills & Knowledge

• Build a strong organizational culture that aligns with Grand Street Settlement mission and implements all of those values on every level of the organization
• You take ownership of your work, think strategically, and take thoughtful action with very little direction
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite or related software
• People-centric and contributes to Grand St. Settlement's legacy

BENEFITS:

• Full medical insurance coverage
• 9% employer contribution to our 401k plan after 1 year
• 24 vacation days annually, 4 discretionary days, 12 sick days annually
• Guaranteed life Insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Travel/ commute reimbursement

HOW TO APPLY:Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter outlining how your skills & experience meet the job description to [email protected]. Please include three professional references that we can contact; at least one should be a former supervisor. If selected for this position, must obtain NYC Dept. of Health fingerprint clearance and State Central Registry (SCR) clearance (fees may apply); ability to maintain State Central Registry (SCR) clearance and fingerprint clearance throughout the duration of employment.Employment Opportunity Employer ( EOE)