The HR Director administers Human Resources policies and programs, balancing employee advocacy and business operating needs.
In this role you will promote equity, fair treatment, and positive employee relations and ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws. You'll also provide comprehensive HR leadership, directly or indirectly to executive management in the area of recruitment and retention of critical talent, continuous performance coaching and management, pro-active issue/problem identification and resolution, and coaching and development for more effective leadership decision and communication skills.
It will be expected that you understand and support the accomplishment of business priorities and build credible relationships with the executive team allowing for better decisions and organizational effectiveness. You will be involved in solving complex HR-related issues, will work independently with minimal guidance and may act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide guidance to management and employees on human resources issues, employment law, and develop new programs and initiatives to meet management needsBe the team expert on all HR, policy, rules and regulationsRecruit personnel and fill all vacant staff positionsAnticipate and plan for long-term human resource needs and trends in partnership with business managementLead in the formulation of objectives for personnel policies & procedures and manpower goalsAssure company policies are administered fairly and consistently throughout the area of responsibilityEffectively communicate and execute necessary changes to policies and proceduresPerform advanced employee relations functions including support and counseling regarding personnel and job related conflicts, problem solving and dispute resolution, managing employee performance issues, review and assessment of termination requests; conduct exit interviewsConduct complex/sensitive employee related investigationsHandle workers compensation, first report of injury database and safety regulations processCoordinate the administration of all Leave of Absence programs and processes including transitional work and accommodationsConduct open enrollment and other benefits related programs as neededConduct employee and supervisor training including benefits, policies and procedures and prevention of harassment and discriminationEnsure timely and accurate entries to Bambee and ADPMaintain employee records in compliance with state and federal requirementsLead in the management and execution of bonus plans, merit processes, and routine/special request reportsAll other duties as requested REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straightforward mannerAbility to communicate with all levels of management and company personnelAbility to approach and manage conflict strategically, strongly and with finesse Ability to deal with the public in a professional mannerAbility to maintain confidentiality of informationAbility to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressureAbility to show judgment and initiative and to accomplish job duties in a timely mannerAbility to work independentlyKnowledge of local, state and federal employment laws and proceduresKnowledge of recruitment trends and technologiesKnowledge of state and federal wage and hour lawsDemonstrated knowledge of staffing and employment practicesDemonstrated knowledge of employee relations procedures and applicable lawDemonstrated Consultative and coaching skillsDemonstrated Analytical skillsDemonstrated Business AcumenDemonstrated Project Management skillsKNOWLEDGE OF THE FITNESS INDUSTRY A PLUS Education Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent experience Related Work Experience Human Resources Generalist experience - 5+ years preferred PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Certifications for Human Resource Professionals (PHR, SPHR) preferred WORKING CONDITIONS Office & Gym Environment- Time will be split up to 80% in the gym rather than an office, so comfort and passion for gym environments is necessary. Some Travel May be RequiredSelf-driven and autonomous. Results-oriented where the successful candidate will be able to handle recruiting, HR and employee based duties efficiently and with great quality. SALARY Salary Range $40-70k Potentially open to part time for the right candidate
Interested candidates send Resume and Cover Letter / Email to: jacob @ gothamgymnyc.com