Strategic HR Director for Community Center

JCC Association of North America; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidney Albert Albany JCC in Albany, NY seeks a Director of Human Resources to oversee all HR operations. You will lead talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, and organizational development, aligning HR initiatives with strategic goals.

The role is full-time, 40 hours/week, reporting to the Campus Director, with responsibility for a ~140-employee base that grows in summer. Strong communication is essential to foster a positive culture and retention.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years HR experience with 2–4 years in management.
• Experience managing payroll systems and employee benefits.
• Expertise in employee relations, compliance, FLSA, and leave management.
• Experience developing trainings, handbooks, recruiting and onboarding.
• Knowledge of equitable pay structures and HR documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all HR operations: talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, performance management and organizational development.
• Partner with campus leadership; report to the Campus Director and align HR initiatives with strategic goals.
• Drive culture, engagement and transparent communication across departments.
• Develop rapport with employees to boost retention and satisfaction.
• Represent the organization to members, Board of Directors and community.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Compliance

Leave management

Employee engagement

Internal communications

Performance management

Education

Bachelor's degree

SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP

Tools

Payroll systems

Job description

Sidney Albert Albany JCC in Albany, NY seeks a Director of Human Resources to oversee all HR operations. You will lead talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, and organizational development, aligning HR initiatives with strategic goals.

The role is full-time, 40 hours/week, reporting to the Campus Director, with responsibility for a ~140-employee base that grows in summer. Strong communication is essential to foster a positive culture and retention.