Director of Human Resources - Connecticut Housing Finance Authority

About the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority:

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (“CHFA”) is a self-funded, quasi-public organization. Its mission is to alleviate the shortage of housing for low- and moderate-income families and persons in the state of Connecticut (“State”) and, when appropriate, to promote or maintain the economic development of the State through employer-assisted housing efforts.

CHFA is a mission-driven leader in creating affordable housing opportunities for families and individuals in Connecticut. We believe in the power of the diverse and inclusive communities we serve. We provide a challenging, progressive, and supportive environment that encourages and promotes employee development.

We offer competitive salaries; tuition reimbursement; 457 deferred compensation, state sponsored pension plan, comprehensive health, dental, life, and disability plan, paid vacation, sick, and holidays, hybrid work schedule, ongoing training, career development and, if qualified, employee may be eligible for student loan forgiveness under Federal Loan assistance program.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The position is responsible for planning, directing, organizing and implementing the human resource management functions of CHFA, including affirmative action, benefits, payroll, time and labor processing, classification and compensation administration, employee relations, human resource systems, human resource policy and procedure development, recruitment administration, temporary employees, and staff learning and development.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Receives direction from the Managing Director of Administration or a position of a higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Supervises the work of the Human Resources staff.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization’s human resource and talent strategy, particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Manage the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborate with departmental managers and the executive management team to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Develop CHFA compensation plan, which may include analyzing trends in compensation and benefits; research and propose competitive programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent; design and implement overall format and procedures for the plan including job evaluation, data analysis and wage surveys.
• Design, implement and maintain performance management processes with measurable goal setting for CHFA employees.
• Consult with the executive management team and all supervisors/managers on human resources issues, including performance assessments, progressive discipline and employee counseling.
• Guide management and employee actions by researching, developing, writing, and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines, and by communicating and enforcing organization values.
• Create comprehensive training and development programs for employees, including new employee onboarding, evaluate performance and develop plans to remediate concerns, assign ongoing training, assist in career development, and improve organizational processes through performance assessments.
• Maintain and update CHFA’s Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy. Foster a culture of engagement and empowerment that values diversity, equity and inclusion and demonstrates fair and consistent management practices. Ensure all employees continue to experience respect and open communication in the workplace.
• Provide support and guidance to management and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.
• Manage and supervise all personnel functions, including payroll, time and attendance systems, workers’ compensation, and benefits; supervise human resource staff; provide continuing professional development for human resources staff; propose new policies and procedures for human resources; maintain and update the CHFA Employee Handbook.
• Evaluate effectiveness of programs/processes and recommend improvements and solutions.
• Maintain knowledge of current state and federal regulations and guidelines pertaining to human resources, labor laws and new statutory requirements.
• Own and/or support special projects as needed and assist with other responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

BS/BA degree preferred in related field; a minimum of ten years’ progressive leadership experience in human resources positions or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience should include all or most of the following areas: administration, including classification administration, compensation administration, employee/labor relations, human resources, payroll and benefits. Experience in lieu of education will be considered.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Excellent organizational and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to serve as a strategic partner to the executive management team that provides company leadership and direction. Excellent computer skills in the Microsoft Windows environment. Must include Excel in addition, skills in database management and record keeping. CORE-CT (HR, Payroll and Security) and State of Connecticut Retirement & Benefits Systems experience preferred. Strong interpersonal, consulting and listening skills; skilled facilitator with sound judgment and diplomacy. Ability to deal with ambiguity and confidential information. Knowledge and/or experience with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion approaches and initiatives. Maintains an awareness of industry best practices. Excellent knowledge of employment legislation and regulations.

This is not an exclusive list of all job functions, and the employee is expected to complete all duties as assigned. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally. This job description in no way constitutes an employment contract or agreement.

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Salary: Min $144,740 Mid $180,922.05 Max $235,194.38

Applications open until the position is filled.

CHFA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the application of women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

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