Director of Human Resources

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. Lead Human Resources within the Business Operations department as Frost Valley YMCA's senior HR leader .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeClaryville • New York • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading HR functions, including workforce planning, employee relations, and compliance with federal and state employment laws. Proficient in managing the full employee life cycle and implementing performance management systems within youth-serving organizations.

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Progressive HR ExperienceSupervising HR StaffFederal Employment Law KnowledgeHRIS ProficiencySHRM-CP Certification

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Hard Skills

Workplace InvestigationsEmployee RelationsPerformance ManagementBudget ManagementRecruitment StrategyData AnalysisCompliance MonitoringJob Description ApprovalPayroll ManagementBenefits Administration

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationSound JudgmentConfidentialityLeadershipTraining Development

Tools & Technologies

HRISGoogle Workspace

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM-CPSHRM-SCPPHRSPHR

Industry Keywords

Youth-Serving OrganizationsYMCA PracticesAmerican Camp Association StandardsSeasonal HiringOutdoor Education

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Human Resources within the Business Operations department as Frost Valley YMCA's senior HR leader
Own the full employee life cycle for year-round and seasonal camp staff
Advise the Chief Business Officer and leadership team on workforce planning, organizational design, staffing, and succession planning
Partner on the annual personnel budget, salary structure, and benefits strategy
Lead organizational change, engagement, and recognition efforts
Supervise, develop, and evaluate the HR Generalist
Plan HR capacity for seasonal hiring surges
Analyze turnover, hiring, seasonal staffing, and engagement data and recommend actions
Conduct objective, confidential investigations into complaints and grievances
Advise managers on discipline, terminations, accommodations, and sensitive employee matters
Escalate concerns involving senior leaders to the CEO
Set recruitment strategy and own youth-safety screening standards
Review and decide on concerning background-check results
Oversee job postings, interview scheduling, offers, new-hire paperwork, background checks, I-9 verification, certifications, and onboarding
Lead performance management and supervisor training
Identify training needs and build professional development opportunities
Approve job descriptions and salary-structure placement
Maintain the salary structure and recommend pay ranges using market data
Lead benefits renewals and plan decisions
Decide complex leave and accommodation cases
Review and approve payroll changes before submission to Finance
Maintain separation of duties between HR records and Finance payment records
Ensure compliance with federal, New York State, and local employment law
Maintain the employee handbook and HR policies, including hybrid and remote work location policies
Monitor legal changes, support audits, and work with outside counsel
Oversee workers' compensation, unemployment claims, wage notices, postings, compliance filings, HR reports, employee questions, and exit interviews
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Seven or more years of progressive HR experience
At least three years supervising HR staff or leading an HR function
Working knowledge of federal and New York State employment law, benefits, and leave administration
Experience conducting workplace investigations and advising managers on complex employee relations matters
Experience working with Finance on payroll inputs, benefits billing, and personnel budgets
Proficiency with an HRIS and Google Workspace
Sound judgment and the highest standard of confidentiality
Clear written and verbal communication with staff at every level
Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience preferred
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred
Experience with high-volume seasonal hiring, camps, outdoor education, hospitality, or youth-serving organizations preferred
Familiarity with American Camp Association standards and YMCA practices preferred
Experience implementing a competency model or performance management system preferred
Ability to lift and move up to 15 pounds occasionally
Ability to access and move around all Frost Valley facilities, including camp areas during the summer season
Some evening or weekend work during seasonal hiring, staff orientation, and urgent employee matters

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits strategy and benefits renewals with the broker and Chief Business Officer
YMCA Retirement Fund
Benefits enrollment and open enrollment administration
FMLA, New York Paid Family Leave, and disability leave administration
Hybrid, fully remote, or on-site work options considered
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Equal opportunity employer