Director of HR: Child Safety & Programs Leadership

Manhattan Youth; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Manhattan Youth is seeking a Human Resources Director for Child Safety and Staff Operations to provide strategic leadership across after-school programs, aquatic operations, and community center activities. The role leads HR governance, risk management, staff development, and policy implementation, ensuring safe, high-quality programs and compliance with applicable laws and organizational standards.

You will advise the Executive Director on sensitive personnel matters and establish clear

Qualifications

• Experience leading HR in youth development or safety-focused programs.
• Strong knowledge of HR compliance and risk management.
• Ability to develop policies, training, and incident response procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR leadership across after-school, aquatic operations, and community programs.
• Develop and implement policies, processes, and training to ensure safety and compliance.
• Advise Executive Director on personnel matters and organizational risk.
• Oversee incident reporting, investigations, and stakeholder communications.

Job description

Manhattan Youth is seeking a Human Resources Director for Child Safety and Staff Operations to provide strategic leadership across after-school programs, aquatic operations, and community center activities. The role leads HR governance, risk management, staff development, and policy implementation, ensuring safe, high-quality programs and compliance with applicable laws and organizational standards.

You will advise the Executive Director on sensitive personnel matters and establish clear