We are Hiring!

Catholic Charities Central HR Office is growing and seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to join our Team!

Organization Description:

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester was founded over a century ago to meet the needs of people experiencing poverty and has grown to become one of the largest human service providers in the region.

Today Catholic Charities meets basic needs, advances economic security, pursues housing solutions, strengthens families and children, delivers compassionate mental health and addiction care, welcomes immigrants and refugees, supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and more.

Recognizing the importance of transforming systems that contribute to inequity, Catholic Charities is also a powerful advocate for social justice.

Catholic Charities serves people across the 12-county Rochester Diocese as a single corporation with six operating divisions focused on specific geographies or program activities.

If you're looking for an opportunity to express and explore your passion for helping others, then join a team that truly makes a difference DAILY, in people's lives. We are looking for empathetic, thoughtful candidates who have enthusiasm for helping people. Come use your HR experience to help Catholic Charities support its most valuable asset, it’s employees. We have supportive leadership who invest in our people and provide opportunities for employees to thrive, grow and learn. Don't miss out on being a part of something special!

Position Title: Human Resources Business Partner

Work Location: Opportunity for hybrid work, with on-site presence as needed across 12 Counties in the Finger Lakes region of New York.

Salary: Starting at $58,500, with potential additional consideration commensurate with experience of the candidate.

Schedule: Monday -Friday, 9:00am - 4:30pm (flexible schedule)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package (see below) to our full-time workforce members who work 30 or more hours per week.

Who are we looking for?

• Someone who is dedicated to making a difference in the community and values collaboration and partnership.
• Someone who is empathetic, solutions focused, and has a passion for fairness and equity.
• Someone who is trained in and comfortable with de-escalation techniques.
• Someone who is detail oriented and highly organized.
• Someone passionate about exemplary customer service.

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PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

Responds to concerns, including investigations, pertaining to workplace policies, procedures and compliance with all company and external requirements to reduce company-wide risk and contribute to productivity, engagement, and retention while instilling and maintaining our culture and values. Works closely with leadership to understand workforce needs and help develop HR strategies that align with and support organizational objectives. Partners with leadership on fostering positive employee relations and handling interpersonal dynamics within the workplace.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Serves as initial point of advice, problem resolution, and facilitation in the areas of employee relations, performance management, and employee discipline; advises both employees and management regarding employee relations policies, procedures, and documentation; researches, identifies, and analyzes specific employee relations concerns and makes appropriate recommendations to management.
• Coaches and trains managers and supervisors in their communication, feedback, recognition and interaction responsibilities to the staff who report to them.
• Conducts research and provides advice and assistance on employment related regulations. Brings compliance-related concerns to the attention of the Director of Human Resources.
• Supports new hire orientations for staff as applicable.
• Coaches/advises employees and management through HR issues related to the employee handbook, code of conduct and other pertinent information about the organization
• Monitors and advises managers through the progressive discipline process. Monitors the implementation of a performance improvement process with low-performing employees.
• Assists with the implementation of corporate-wide health and safety programs, assuring compliance with all Agency policies and risk management.
• Conducts, or assists in conducting, prompt, thorough, and well documented investigations of employee complaints.
• Assesses the merits of complaints based on investigation findings and make recommendations that appropriately balance the needs of the affected employees, the company, and any legal compliance considerations.
• Develops and compiles appropriate management reports and analytics related to employee relations complaint activity.
• Supports the employee engagement survey process.
• Reviews, guides and approves management recommendations for employment terminations.
• Conducts exit interviews with staff when applicable to determine if there is an opportunity to retain valued staff or reviews exit interview surveys and discusses findings with senior management.
• Assists HR Director with coordination of unemployment claims, unemployment hearings and appeals as needed.
• Supports Diversity, Equity and Inclusion priorities. Participates as a member of various HR committees throughout Catholic Charities, as assigned.
• Partners with HR leadership and hiring managers on salary levels for existing and prospective staff consistent with organization market conditions and policies.
• Partners closely with HR leadership as well as other members of the HR team to implement proactive employee relations strategies and initiatives to drive employee retention and engagement
• Participates in relevant Agency meetings and/or trainings
• Actively pursues development of professional competencies related to job role performance through reading, supervision, in-service training and attendance at conferences and workshops.
• Awareness and active support of the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan. Including, but not limited to, supporting the Agency's Core Competency initiatives of being Collaborative and Community Focused, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, and Culturally Competent and Diverse
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors’ degree and at least three years of experience that can be demonstrated to be applicable to the duties listed in the job description.

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Masters’ degree and at least one year of experience that can be demonstrated to be applicable to the duties listed in the job description.

PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP preferred.

Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

What you will get:

Catholic Charities offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program

• Salary: Starting at $58,500, with potential additional consideration commensurate with experience of the candidate
• Full-time, working 35-40 hours per week. We believe in work-life balance!
• Generous time off package including Vacation, Personal Time, NY State Paid Sick Leave and Agency Sick Leave
• Holidays 13+ paid holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Legal Plan
• Identity Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Retirement Contribution once vested (subject to agency financial performance)
• Employee 403(b)
• My Better Benefits – provides discounts and savings on thousands of products and services

Our hiring process and timeline:

• Applications will be reviewed regularly until the position is filled.
• Phone screenings will be conducted with qualified candidates.
• In-person one-hour interviews will be conducted with candidates who advance after the phone screening.
• In-person interviews are typically with 2 participants.
• Where applicable, 2nd Round in-person interviews may be scheduled with members of the HR Team. This would be with 4-10 participants and in-person with some participating virtually.
• Selected candidate to start ASAP

***Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agencies and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $58,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Human resources: 3 years (Required)
• Conflict management: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bath, NY (Required)

Work Location: In person