People Operations/HR Manager -Hybrid - Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health

If you are a compassionate collaborator, putting people first, showing care and concern for all, where servant leadership is your passion, here’s your opportunity to become part of, and support Devereux’s outstanding Devereux Education Strategies and Solutions (DESS) team. This position is currently hybrid, working remotely but within driving distance to our National Headquarters in Villanova, PA.

In this role, you will collaborate with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

• A unique opportunity where the work you perform will support Devereux’s Educational programs throughout the country, resulting in contributions that have relevance to the provision of services to individuals;
• Supportive team collegial work atmosphere with the ability to deliver high-quality People Operations needed to support decisions;
• The ability to serve as a servant leader in a collaborative environment with supportive leadership, while having an opportunity to make a significant impact in our organization.

Devereux’s DESS People Operations/Human Resources Department responsibilities include:

• Lead all aspects of the DESS People Operations department administration, participation in the development, planning and implementation of PO policies, procedures and programs. Confers with National People Operations and appropriate staff as needed. Identifies and utilizes “Best Practices” in all areas of People Operations.
• Identify, recommend, guide and / or implement organizational efforts to ensure compliance with federal, state and licensing agency regulations as well as school-based regulations. Maintain personnel records to ensure compliance with DESS and Devereux regulatory mandates.
• Oversee and actively participate in employee onboarding and hiring practices necessary to recruit and hire a high-quality workforce. Ensure employee hiring and internal processes are followed in areas of employee recruitment and retention, employee relations, compensation, benefits administration, performance management, employee safety and workers compensation. Conducts new employee orientation and any other trainings as required.
• Develop and implement retentions strategies. Represent DESS through participation in Diversity and Retention Committees and community/civic activities and meetings.
• Lead and consult on salary administration and recommend appropriate salary actions. Confer with National People Operations to ensure FLSA and Devereux requirements and practices. Manages and analyzes costing data in the People Operations Management Systems.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Servant Leadership and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and belonging through continuous development, modeling, inclusive behaviors and proactive education to employees.

Salary Range, based on experience: $47,000-$80,000

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Devereux is proud to offer

ASCEND–the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate) and student loan repayment, among other benefits!

What is People Operations?
Today, many businesses are moving toward the term “People Operations,” as this function is viewed as an equal partner across business lines. Truly, an organization’s employee workforce requires the same strategic approach and vision as its other core business functions. So, whereas HR functions are more narrowed in scope, People Operations is more strategic and data-driven, placing purposeful focus on people and culture, and working to build a sense of community among colleagues. At Devereux, our goal is to serve as a valued and trusted strategic partner, helping centers/departments make the best possible people-based decisions that will benefit employees, the individuals we serve and the overall organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in People Operations/Human Resources or related field; HR Certification preferred.
• Minimum of Three (3) to Five (5) years’ People Operations/Human Resources experience -preferred experience in an education setting; People Operations Generalist/Management experience preferred with a broad-based knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulatory requirements in areas included but not limited to FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Workers’ Compensation, ERISA and OSHA as well as school-based regulations.
• Advanced proficiency in the use of People Operations/HR/Payroll Information Systems and the use of standard technology and programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.) as well as the ability to grasp and apply new ideas and technologies and quickly learn and utilize complex and novel programs and applications.
• Must have superior oral and written communication, analytical, customer service and organizational skills and an ability to function independently.
• Requires flexibility and an ability to adapt to the demands of rapidly changing priorities. Must demonstrate use of sound judgement and be able to make quick and accurate decisions independently.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.