HR Director

HR Director – Boothbay Region YMCA

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For over 65 years, the Boothbay Region YMCA has been dedicated to improving the quality of life for all. It is a cause-driven organization that offers support, community, and a sense of belonging. With an operating budget of $2.4 M and nearly 100 staff, it serves more than 3,200 members and participants. Its core character development values are caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, and it is committed to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility.

This position supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit to strengthen the community. The Director manages the HR functions for the Central Lincoln County (CLC) and Boothbay Region YMCAs.

• Collaborates with the CEO, Director of Operations, and other directors to promote healthy living, social responsibility and youth development. Serves as a role model for staff, participants, & the community.
• Actively participates in Ys strategic plan development and execution with CEO, Director of Operations and other directors. Serves on committees and task forces. Adheres to all policies and standards.
• Works with the CEO and Finance department to develop and manage a responsible budget and provide monthly feedback for any material variances.
• Manages comprehensive HR function; advises CEO, Director of Operations & other directors on HR policies & practices to support the Y's strategic success. Designs and implements HR policies in compliance with employment laws, rules, and regulations. Updates and communicates personnel policies, providing interpretation to staff to ensure consistent and equitable process for personnel decisions. Initiates, designs, and manages HR projects as needed.
• Supports CEO, directors, and staff on employee issues, recruitment, job descriptions, hiring, termination, and succession planning to ensure the Y's compliance with laws, rules, and regulations. Executes compensation and benefits programs, payroll, and maintains records and related systems. Provides HR reports in support of grant application and monitoring requirements.
• Manages position classification, job description, and compensation processes to ensure the Y's practices are appropriate and fair. Recommends and implements annual pay structure revisions; approves individual pay actions, job descriptions/titles, and position classifications.
• Reviews employee benefit offerings annually; works with vendors to recommend changes; administers open enrollment and maintains employee benefit programs; informs and educates employees on benefit offerings; manages data submissions to employee benefit providers.
• Administers the performance evaluation program, which includes pro-active performance appraisals, employee skills identification, opportunities for skills enhancement, career and succession planning.
• Advises CEO and supervisors on recruiting, hiring, training, developing, and managing staff. Facilitates annual and ad hoc HR training to staff in collaboration with management.
• Manages a comprehensive onboarding process for new hires. Ensures that all promotions, transfers, staff reductions, and other employment status changes are administered in accordance with laws and Y policy. Performs candidate and volunteer background checks.
• Partners with Finance to oversee and ensure accuracy of Paylocity payroll & HR system; manages data entry and accuracy of employee changes, payroll/benefits administration, and paid time off (PTO) / earned paid leave (EPL).
• Manages employee absences under federal/state FMLA regulations and disability insurance; completes the required paperwork and communicates with the employees and their supervisors.
• Manages workers' compensation and unemployment claims, protecting both the interests of employees and the Y. Investigates accidents and prepares reports for insurance carrier; files first reports of injury; follows up on claims. Manages workers compensation audit.
• Works with CEOs to continually enhance the workplace culture and overall employee job satisfaction;…