Friday, October 3, 2008

Human Resources Director, accessAbilities - Greensburg, PA

Posted: 10/3/08

If you are looking for a leadership position with a company that provides its customers with the best service possible by focusing on systems thinking and quality outcomes that align with strategic goals this opportunity could be right for you. Our corporate offices are conveniently located in a serene setting in the foothills of the Laurel Highlands just off of Route 30 between the City of Greensburg and Latrobe.

Background and Mission
accessAbilities, Inc. is a leading provider of accessible services that enable people with disabilities to live life to its fullest.

Our mission is to strengthen independent lives by providing individual and family directed services that:

Develop strong foundations that lead to life-long self sufficiency.
Create opportunities for people with disabilities to reach their full potential.
Build communities where all are respected and welcomed to participate.

For more information on accessAbilities, please visit www.accessabilities.org.

Responsibilities
This position is responsible for developing human resource policies and programs and ensuring compliant and consistent practices in the areas of employment, training and development, compensation, safety and health, and employee relations. This person coordinates implementation through a Human Resources team that promotes a positive learning culture and the development of a workforce committed to providing consumer-driven services. Activities are coordinated across program/department lines, demonstrating and promoting high levels of leadership and accountability.

Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources (Master’s preferred) and PHR/SPHR and four to six years of director-level experience including three to five years supervision of professional staff and team development.

This position requires strong verbal and written interpersonal communication skills; intermediate-level computer skills; the ability to think strategically and integrate financial/business information with operational decisions. The successful candidate will be skilled at planning and managing multiple projects; possess a strong ability to identify, analyze, solve problems and make quality decisions; have the proven ability to develop professional staff and promote collaboration; and regularly demonstrate dynamic leadership and the promotion of quality values.

Compensation
Attractive compensation package with an excellent benefits package that includes employer paid health, dental, vision, 401k & generous time off allowance.

TO APPLY: Send resume w/salary requirements to: accessAbilities, Attn: HR-HRD, 2904 Seminary Drive, Greensburg PA 15601 or work@accessAbilities.org. EOE

Please mention that you heard about this opportunity from Dewey & Kaye Jobs Watch in your cover letter when applying for this position.

The Dewey & Kaye division of McCrory & McDowell LLC provides strategy development, planning, financial sustainability, facilitation, training and executive search services to help nonprofits, foundations, community collaboratives and government agencies address strategic, operational and administrative issues.

Founded in 1951, McCrory & McDowell LLC today ranks as one of the largest accounting and consulting firms in the region, offering a wide range of services through distinct, but integrated groups that include Dewey & Kaye, Diversified Medical Management, Three Rivers Institute, and McCrory & McDowell's accounting, tax, and business consulting practices.