About the Role
The Summit Center is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to handle time and attendance issues and employee relations matters. This role is both hands-on and strategic, driving the mission to ensure Summit is a great place to work by providing expertise in employee relations, performance management, employee retention, coaching/development, conflict management, and ad hoc projects.
Responsibilities
- Ensure employee relations matters are handled in compliance with all applicable laws, policies, and best practices.
- Address labor relations issues as they emerge.
- Conduct timely, objective, and thorough internal investigations including but not limited to allegations of harassment, discrimination, accommodation and Code of Ethics/Conduct violations.
- Actively participate as a member of the agency’s Safety Committee to promote a safe and healthy work environment.
- Maintain and regularly update job descriptions and performance standards for all agency positions.
- Proactively address and resolve employee concerns to foster a positive work culture and minimize potential conflicts.
- Promote employee engagement and satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly, implementing new perks and benefits, and coordinating team-building activities.
- Oversee the agency’s performance appraisal and salary administration systems, ensuring consistency and alignment with organizational goals.
- Manage all aspects of agency unemployment claims, including documentation, responses, and hearings.
- Support the employee onboarding process to ensure a smooth and effective integration into the organization.
- Develop, revise, and maintain employment policies and procedures in accordance with legal and organizational requirements.
- Provide guidance and support to employees regarding agency policies, procedures, and human resources practices.
- Coordinate and assist with planning and execution of employee events, recognition programs, and wellness initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor, including support for benefits administration, employee training, and special projects.
- Adheres to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect.
- Adheres to the Summit Center employment policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook including, but not limited to dress code, attendance and punctuality, and Paid Time Off.
Requirements
- Minimum of 6 years’ experience in the HR field with direct responsibility for employee relations or labor relations.
Skills
- Employee relations
- Labor relations
- Performance management
- Employee retention
- Coaching/development
- Conflict management
- Ad hoc projects
- Investigation
- Safety committee participation
- Job description maintenance
- Performance standards
- Employee engagement
- Employee satisfaction
- Unemployment claims management
- Onboarding process support
- Policy and procedure development
- Benefits administration support
- Employee training support
Location
- Getzville, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree required
- Master's degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $62,225 - $70,000
Benefits
- Up to 42 days of paid time off
- 14–16 paid holidays annually
- Potential for annual raises and profit sharing
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Medical opt-out payment (up to $1,000/year)
- 401K with up to 4% employer match
- Life and long-term disability insurance
About the Company
- The Summit Center is Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges.
- Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their highest level of independence.
- If you're passionate about making lives better and in search of a good job with dedicated supervisors, great benefits, and a supportive environment become a #DifferenceMaker and join our team.
