Director of Human Resources
9 days ago
Buffalo
Job Description Director of Human Resources Are you an experienced HR leader who thrives on building positive workplace cultures, coaching managers, and driving organizational growth? Do you value kindness, resilience, fairness, and teamwork — and want to bring those values into everything you do? If so, this Director of Human Resources role could be the perfect fit. StaffBuffalo is excited to partner with a respected and mission-driven healthcare organization in Buffalo, NY, to hire a Director of Human Resources. This is a full-time, on-site leadership opportunity offering $100,000–$110,000 annually, with excellent benefits and generous PTO. As the Director of HR, you'll report directly to the VP of Human Resources and lead a team of HR specialists. You'll have the opportunity to shape HR strategy, coach leaders, manage employee relations across the organization, and support the development of 400+ employees. This is a highly visible role on the senior management team, perfect for a professional who is equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves on day-to-day issues and driving big-picture initiatives. This is an on-site, full-time position based in Buffalo, NY. Responsibilities: • Lead and develop the HR team, ensuring effective delivery of HR services across all locations, • Partner with senior leadership to design and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational goals, • Oversee employee relations, coaching managers on everything from attendance challenges to performance concerns, • Manage and improve the performance evaluation and feedback process, • Administer and oversee leave management programs, • Develop and deliver supervisor and leadership training, including quarterly new-manager cohorts, • Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team to align recruitment strategies with organizational growth, • Support wellness initiatives, workforce development, and engagement programming, • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field required, • 5+ years of progressive HR leadership experience; prior Director-level experience strongly preferred, • Thorough knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices, • Experience in healthcare or mission-driven organizations is a plus, • Strong background in employee relations, performance management, and leave administration, • Excellent communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills, • Salary: $100,000–$110,000 annually, • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, • Health Savings Account with employer funding, • Retirement plan with employer contribution, • Generous PTO, • 9 paid holidays and additional wellness incentives, • Flexible work-from-home policy First time working with a Recruiter? No problem! We make the process as smooth and straightforward as possible. Communication is key – to get started, all we need from you is an updated resume and some time to chat. Our team will get to know and your future career goals. Throughout the process, we will provide resume feedback, schedule and prepare you for interviews, provide client feedback, and coach you through the offer stage. StaffBuffalo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service. #INDSBHIGH