Director, Human Resources Operations at Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan

Jewish Staffing; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

403(b)

FSA and commuter benefits

Generous paid time off and holidays

EAP

Free JCC fitness membership

Program discounts

Job summary

The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan seeks a Director of Human Resources Operations to lead day-to-day HR operations for a workforce of up to 800 full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees, with primary ownership of benefits, HR compliance and risk, and HRIS.

Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, this role turns organizational needs into practical, scalable HR solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including management of benefits and HR operations and systems.
• Strong knowledge of federal, NYS, and NYC employment law.
• Nonprofit or mission-driven experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full benefits portfolio (medical, 403(b), wellness) and annual open enrollment.
• Ensure ACA, HIPAA, ERISA, FLSA compliance; oversee leave administration (FMLA, NYS PFL, disability).
• Lead the HR compliance program, regulatory filings, and complex employee relations matters.
• Own the HRIS, data integrity, integrations, and HR reporting and dashboards.

Skills

HR Operations

Benefits Management

HRIS

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan seeks a Director of Human Resources Operations to lead day-to-day HR operations for a workforce of up to 800 full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees, with primary ownership of benefits, HR compliance and risk, and HRIS. Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, this role turns organizational needs into practical, scalable HR solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full benefits portfolio (medical, 403(b), wellness), broker and vendor relationships, and annual open enrollment
• Ensure compliance with ACA, HIPAA, ERISA, FLSA, and NYS/NYC employment laws; oversee leave administration (FMLA, NYS PFL, disability)
• Lead the HR compliance program, regulatory filings, and complex employee relations matters
• Own the HRIS, data integrity, integrations, and HR reporting and dashboards

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's in HR or Business preferred
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years managing benefits and HR operations and systems
• Strong knowledge of federal, NYS, and NYC employment law
• Nonprofit or mission-driven experience preferred

Schedule: Hybrid, 4 days in the office with Fridays optional. Salary: $120,000-$140,000. Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision; FSA and commuter benefits; 403(b); generous paid time off and holidays; EAP; free JCC fitness membership and program discounts.