Human Resources Manager / Eastern Region

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Does the idea of doing something that really makes a difference in people?s lives while being well-compensated intrigue you? Are you looking to work for an organization that encourages growth and success from each and every one of its employees? If so, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the place for you!

Founded in 1987, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the largest specialized provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the nation. Our mission is to provide cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay. Through our healthcare centers, pharmacies, health plan, research and other activities, AHF provides access to the latest HIV treatments for all who need them.

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AHF is searching for an HR Manager to join our Team!!!

The HR Manager for the Eastern Region provides resources to the Statewide Director, managers, supervisors, and employees regarding HR policies, procedures, benefits, and recruiting, training and employee relations. Under general supervision provided by the Director of Human Resources, researches and answers routine and non-routine questions related to HR and within certain limitations, interprets policy where clear-cut procedures do not exist.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: compiling and maintaining HR statistics, maintaining filing of various HR documents, assisting with claims relating to Workers Compensation, unemployment insurance and state disability insurance. Assists with employee training and development. Fosters the use of appropriate HR policies and practices, and communication. Assists with the development of HR policies and procedures and performs HR analysis as required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

- Serves as an advisor to management, supervisors and employees on matters such as conduct, performance, conflict resolution, retention and other related programs. Monitors process and practice to insure appropriateness, application accuracy and fairness. Applies good judgment and establishes credibility.

- Assists employees, supervisors and managers in various employee relations issues by doing timely intake of the issue, researching necessary information, soliciting any necessary resources, and making recommendations for the issues at hand. Handles group communication effectively; hears all sides of an issue and demonstrates a calm, objective and methodical (reassuring) approach to addressing concerns.

- In collaboration with the Statewide Director, assists managers in conducting internal informal investigations regarding employee related issues (incidents and complaints), provides assistance to employees and supervisor in resolving work related disputes.

- Handles internal informal investigations regarding issues of unfair employment and discrimination complaints in concert with the Director of Human Resources and the General Counsel.

- Maintains and enhances a productive work environment by facilitating the resolution of conflicts between management and line staff as necessary; coaches management on effective management/communication techniques; maintains open communications with all levels of the organization.

- Monitors applicable HR federal and state requirements; makes recommendations to the Director of Human Resources and the General Counsel.

- Plans and conducts approved new hire orientation to foster understanding and positive attitude toward company goals.

- Assists the HR and Statewide Directors in developing proactive employee relations programs and initiatives.

- Oversees recording-keeping of personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, career development plans, and terminations. Gathers and maintains employee statistics for census and government reporting purposes. Ensures the maintenance of security and confidentiality of all employee records.

- Conducts periodic reviews of personnel files, including benefit and health records to ensure completeness. Collaborates with the site manager and the Human Resource Information System /ABRA (HRIS) Manager to ensure personnel files are kept in accordance with company standards.

- Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures and programs. Refers inquiries as appropriate to the HRIS Manager, Director of Human Resources, the Statewide Director, the Chief of Operations, the Chief of Managed Care and/or the General Counsel as appropriate.

- Prepares reports of work-related injury or illness for insurance carrier in compliance with timing standards. Ensures that all required paperwork is obtained and filed accordingly. Documents incidents in the HRIS system in addition to maintaining hard copy injury/illness files. Assists in the completion and posting of the OSHA 300 log in compliance with regulations.

- Proactively provides guidance and support to managers regarding the progressive discipline process, up to and including the coordination of involuntary employee separation. Ensures that a balanced but consistent approach is taken in the application of discipline.

- Facilitates employee exits (voluntary and involuntary); obtains final check, completes required paperwork for exit process, to include suspension or cancellation of network access, email accounts, etc.

- Represents the organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations as assigned.

- In collaboration with the Retention Manager, assists in identifying, researching and analyzing issues, concerns and trends affecting employee retention.

- Conducts or arranges for in-house training for staff and managers on a variety of HR issues (new manager training, injury and illness program, documentation, handing disciplinary problems, conducting a career development interview, etc).

- Communicates regularly and frequently with the Statewide Director, the Chief of Managed Care and the Director of Healthcare Services concerning all personnel issues (employee relations, performance monitoring, benefits, recruiting, compliance, training, etc).

Participation in AHF Meetings/Committees
- Southeast/CaribbeanFlorida Operations
- HR Department Staff Meeting
- Other committees as assigned by the Statewide Director and the Director of Human Resources.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with AHF?s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor?s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or five years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer/Software Skills & Abilities
Proficiency in word processing, database management, and data entry.

Other Skills & Abilities/Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 years experience in a responsible HR position with experience in employee relations.
- Solid knowledge of personnel and labor laws. Strong knowledge of employee benefits a plus.
- Proficiency with HRIS systems.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to ask appropriate questions that uncover underlying issues and to confront issues directly.
- Ability to establish credibility and respond with good judgment.
- Ability to complete a complex variety of tasks in an organized manner and to quickly change and adapt to new priorities.
- Ability to communicate with all levels of staff, orally and in writing.
- Ability to travel (up to 40% of the time) to all AHF locations in the Eastern Region as scheduled or assigned by the Director of Human Resources and the Statewide Director.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
- Valid driver license and proof of valid automobile liability insurance.
- Professional certificate in HR/Personnel Management a plus.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Are you intrigued by this amazing opportunity? Are you eager to learn more? If so, please send your resume via e-mail to: Careers@aidshealth.org or fax it to: (323) 417-5030. For more information, please visit our website at: www.aidshealth.org.

Additional Information
Salary: Based on Experience
Position Type: Full Time, Employee
Reference Code: 0102 HR Manager/Eastern Region
Location: 110 SE 6th Street, Suite #1960, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Hours: Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Contact Information
David Marin, HR Senior Recruiter
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
6255 W. Sunset Blvd., 21st. Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Fax Number: (323) 417-5030
Email: Careers@aidshealth.org

We look forward to hearing from you!