Human Resources Director
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Job Location:
Dunkirk, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
SOUTHERN TIER ENVIRONMENTS FOR LIVING INC.
Employment Opportunity
STEL Inc. is the leading provider of mental health residential rehabilitation and support in the Chautauqua-Allegheny region. We seek caring empathetic and energetic individuals to join our team of professionals in supporting our mission to help people recover from mental illness. APPLY TODAY!
Job Title: Human Resource Director
Department: Administration
Reports to: Executive Director / Chief Executive Officer
Location: Dunkirk NY
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Type: Full-time
Organization Overview:
Southern Tier Environments for Living Inc. (STEL Inc.) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing safe supportive housing and mental health services to individuals with psychiatric disabilities and other challenges. Our mission is to empower individuals to achieve stability wellness and independence within a community of dignity and respect.Position Summary:
The Human Resource Director provides strategic leadership and operational management of the agencys human resource functions. This includes recruitment onboarding compliance employee relations performance management compensation and benefits staff development DEI initiatives and organizational culture. The HR Director ensures that all HR practices support the mission values and goals of a trauma-informed recovery-oriented and person-centered organization.Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Compliance:
- Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational goals and mission.
- Ensure compliance with federal state and local employment laws including FMLA ADA EEOC OSHA and labor regulations.
- Serve as a key advisor to leadership on organizational structure workforce planning and policy development.
Recruitment & Talent Management:
- Oversee recruitment hiring and onboarding processes to attract and retain qualified staff.
- Promote inclusive and equitable hiring practices.
- Collaborate with program managers to assess staffing needs and talent pipelines.
Employee Relations & Engagement:
- Foster a culture of collaboration respect accountability and inclusion.
- Provide coaching and support to supervisors and staff to address workplace issues performance concerns and conflict resolution.
- Lead internal investigations and manage disciplinary actions when necessary.
Compensation & Benefits Administration:
- Manage compensation systems and ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
- Oversee benefits administration including health insurance leave policies and wellness programs.
- Evaluate benefits offerings and negotiate with vendors as needed.
Training & Staff Development:
- Identify training needs and collaborate with other Directors to develop programs including DEI and trauma-informed care training.
- Support professional growth retention and succession planning across departments.
HR Operations & Systems:
- Maintain and oversee personnel records in accordance with confidentiality and data protection standards.
- Ensure accurate payroll processing in coordination with the Finance department.
- Generate HR metrics and reports for executive leadership and the board as requested.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive HR experience including 3 years in a leadership role.
- Demonstrated knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
- Commitment to equity diversity and trauma-informed practices.
Preferred:
- Masters degree in Human Resources Public Administration or related field.
- HR Certification (e.g. SHRM-SCP SPHR).
- Familiarity with mental health services supportive housing or similar fields.
Key Competencies:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strategic thinker with hands-on implementation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and levels.
- Sensitivity to the needs of a diverse multicultural workforce.
- Conflict resolution negotiation and coaching skills.
Salary & Benefits:
Salary commensurate with experience and excellent full-time benefits package including medical dental vision Sec. 125 plan retirement plan employee assistance plan and more. We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer.To Apply:
Please submit a resume and cover letter to Thomas J. Whitney Executive Director. All applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
APPLY TO:
Thomas J. Whitney
Executive Director
STEL Inc.
715 Central Avenue
Dunkirk NY 14048
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Talent Management
- Employee Relations
- Succession Planning
- Employee Evaluation
- Human Resources Management
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Benefits Administration
- HRIS
- Training & Development
- Employment & Labor Law
- Organization Design
- Human Resources
