Senior HR Business Partner

The Summit Center; Town of Amherst (NY); Sur place; USD 62 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

PTO up to 42 days

Paid holidays 14–16 annually

Profit sharing potential

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K with employer match

Life and long-term disability

Résumé du poste

The Summit Center in Western New York is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to lead strategic and hands-on HR initiatives, focusing on employee relations, performance management, and policy development. You will partner with leaders to create a compliant, engaging workplace and drive organizational effectiveness.

The role handles investigations, labor relations, onboarding, salary administration, and benefits coordination within a full-time 37.5 hour week.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of HR experience with direct responsibility for employee or labor relations.
• Masters degree preferred; Bachelor's degree required.
• PHR certification preferred but not required.

Responsabilités

• Handle time and attendance issues and employee relations matters with a compliant approach.
• Lead employee relations, performance management, retention, coaching and development initiatives.
• Investigate harassment, discrimination, accommodation and ethics/conduct issues promptly and thoroughly.
• Oversee job descriptions and performance standards for all agency positions.
• Assist with onboarding, benefits administration, and planning of employee events and wellness programs.
• Support safety, policy development and adherence to laws and organizational requirements.
• Manage unemployment claims, salary administration, and annual merit processes.
• Promote a positive work culture and employee engagement through timely communication.

Connaissances

Employee relations

Labor relations

Investigation skills

Coaching and development

Compliance

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PHR certification

Outils

HRIS

Description du poste

Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day

Position: Senior HR Business Partner

Pay: $62,225 - $90,000

Schedule:Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 37.5 hrs./week

The Summit Center is Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their highest level of independence. If you're passionate about making lives better and in search of a good job with dedicated supervisors, great benefits, and a supportive environment become a #DifferenceMaker and join our team.

Why Work With Us?

• Up to 42 days of paid time off
• 14–16 paid holidays annually
• Potential for annual raises and profit sharing
• Health, dental, and vision insurance/Medical opt-out payment (up to $1,000/year)
• 401K with up to 4% employer match
• Life and long-term disability insurance

Your Impact as a Senior HR Business Partner

This role focuses heavily on handling time and attendance issues as well as employee relations matters.

The Senior HR Business Partner drives our mission by working with leaders across the business to ensure Summit is a great place to work for all our employees. Our team achieves results by being adaptable, innovative, driven, collaborative and trustworthy. This role is both hands-on and strategic and provides expertise in the areas of employee relations, performance management, employee retention, coaching/development, conflict management, and ad hoc projects as necessary.

• Ensure employee relations matters are handled in compliance with all applicable laws, policies, and best practices.
• Address labor relations issues as they emerge.
• Conduct timely, objective, and thorough internal investigations including but not limited to allegations of harassment, discrimination, accommodation and Code of Ethics/Conduct violations
• Actively participate as a member of the agency’s Safety Committee to promote a safe and healthy work environment.
• Maintain and regularly update job descriptions and performance standards for all agency positions.
• Proactively address and resolve employee concerns to foster a positive work culture and minimize potential conflicts.
• Promote employee engagement and satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly, implementing new perks and benefits, and coordinating team-building activities.
• Oversee the agency’s performance appraisal and salary administration systems, ensuring consistency and alignment with organizational goals.
• Manage all aspects of agency unemployment claims, including documentation, responses, and hearings.
• Support the employee onboarding process to ensure a smooth and effective integration into the organization.
• Develop, revise, and maintain employment policies and procedures in accordance with legal and organizational requirements.
• Provide guidance and support to employees regarding agency policies, procedures, and human resources practices.
• Coordinate and assist with planning and execution of employee events, recognition programs, and wellness initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor, including support for benefits administration, employee training, and special projects.
• Adheres to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect
• Adheres to the Summit Center employment policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook including, but not limited to dress code, attendance and punctuality, and Paid Time Off

EDUCATION: Master’s degree in related field preferred,bachelor’s degreerequired.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 6 years’ experience in the HR field with direct responsibility for employee relations or labor relations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Etc.–PHR preferred but not required

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

Preferred

Masters or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Professional in Human Res

Equal Opportunity Employer
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