Human Resources Director

Director of Human Resources

Queens, NY

Full-Time: Mon–Fri, 8:30–4:30

Salary: $105K - $115K/year

At AABR, you’ll get to do truly meaningful work - empowering people with disabilities to live their best lives. For over seven decades, our stellar team has been at the forefront, providing services that foster independence and community involvement.

AABR has an exceptional opportunity for an experienced HR leader to manage day-to-day HR operations across our multi-site, OPWDD-regulated organization. As Director of Human Resources, you'll partner closely with the CHRO to drive workforce strategy, lead employee relations, and support program leaders in building a stable, high-performing team. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on execution, values consistency, and brings sound judgment to complex employee situations.

What you'll do:

• Lead daily HR operations and ensure consistent application of policies across programs.
• Manage employee relations, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and workplace concerns in a union environment.
• Coach and guide managers on performance management and HR matters.
• Monitor workforce trends — turnover, attendance, vacancies — and partner with program leaders to improve stability.
• Oversee HRIS data integrity, compliance with NY employment laws, and OPWDD regulatory standards.
• Supervise, coach, and develop the HR team to drive accountability and operational excellence.

What we're looking for

• 7–9 years of progressive HR experience, including 3–5 years in a supervisory or leadership role
• 3+ years of employment investigation experience
• Strong background in employee relations and HR operations across multi-site environments
• Working knowledge of New York employment laws
• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred
• Experience in OPWDD, nonprofit, healthcare, or human services settings preferred
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred

Benefits:

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Generous PTO (vacation, sick, PTO)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plan
• Wellness initiatives

Director of HR, for immediate consideration, please apply!

At AABR, we value all employees and job candidates as unique individuals, and we welcome the variety of experiences they bring to our agency. As such, we have a strict non-discrimination policy. We believe everyone should be treated equally regardless of race, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, native language, religion, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Proud of Our Workforce Diversity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $105,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person