Human Resources Director

SOUTHERN TIER ENVIRONMENTS FOR LIVING, INC.

Employment Opportunity

STEL, Inc. is the leading provider of mental health residential rehabilitation and support in the Chautauqua-Allegheny region. We seek caring, empathetic, and energetic individuals to join our team of professionals in supporting our mission to help people recover from mental illness. APPLY TODAY! 

 

Job Title: Human Resource Director

Department: Administration
Reports to: Executive Director / Chief Executive Officer
Location: Dunkirk, NY
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Type: Full-time
 

Organization Overview:

Southern Tier Environments for Living, Inc. (STEL, Inc.) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing safe, supportive housing and mental health services to individuals with psychiatric disabilities and other challenges. Our mission is to empower individuals to achieve stability, wellness, and independence within a community of dignity and respect.
 

Position Summary:

The Human Resource Director provides strategic leadership and operational management of the agency's human resource functions. This includes recruitment, onboarding, compliance, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, staff development, DEI initiatives, and organizational culture. The HR Director ensures that all HR practices support the mission, values, and goals of a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and person-centered organization.
 

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Compliance:

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational goals and mission.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, EEOC, OSHA, and labor regulations.
• Serve as a key advisor to leadership on organizational structure, workforce planning, and policy development.

Recruitment & Talent Management:

• Oversee recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes to attract and retain qualified staff.
• Promote inclusive and equitable hiring practices.
• Collaborate with program managers to assess staffing needs and talent pipelines.

Employee Relations & Engagement:

• Foster a culture of collaboration, respect, accountability, and inclusion.
• Provide coaching and support to supervisors and staff to address workplace issues, performance concerns, and conflict resolution.
• Lead internal investigations and manage disciplinary actions when necessary.

Compensation & Benefits Administration:

• Manage compensation systems and ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Oversee benefits administration, includin