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Birch Family Services · 6 hours ago

Senior Vice President of Human Resources (36541)

Administrative Office - New York, NY 10001

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$180K/yr - $225K/yr

10+ years exp

Birch Family Services is a leading New York City provider of education, employment, and community support services for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. The Senior Vice President (SVP) of Human Resources serves as the organization’s senior HR executive and strategic partner to executive leadership, responsible for shaping and executing HR strategy, overseeing all HR operations, and leading employee relations, labor relations, talent acquisition, and workforce development initiatives.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a multidisciplinary HR team across recruitment, employee relations, labor relations, and HR operations

Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on workforce planning, talent strategy, organizational development, and change management

Develop and implement HR policies, programs, and initiatives aligned with organizational goals

Facilitate communication related to benefits, compensation, and HR initiatives

Provide guidance and training to senior leaders on employment laws and best practices

Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle to ensure equitable, timely, and effective hiring

Implement talent acquisition strategies that support growth, diversity, and retention

Partner with operational leaders on workforce planning and staffing forecasts

Build external partnerships with educational institutions and workforce organizations to expand candidate pipelines

Direct all employee relations activities with a focus on fairness, consistency, and compliance

Lead investigations, conflict resolution, performance management, and engagement initiatives

Manage labor relations for unionized staff, including contract negotiations, grievance administration, and ongoing union partnerships

Participate in forums that promote staff engagement and organizational culture

Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations

Oversee HR audits, documentation standards, and risk mitigation efforts

Monitor and report on key HR performance metrics and KPIs

Maintain strict confidentiality and uphold ethical and professional standards

Qualification

HR leadership experienceLabor relationsEmployment law knowledgeHRIS systemsData-driven HR practicesCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsRelationship-building skillsLeadership skills