Director of Human Resources
Location: Erie, PA or Washington, PA
Organization: Voices For Independence (VFI)
Position Type: Full-Time
Reports To: CEO
Empower people with disabilities and promote inependent living!
Voices For Independence (VFI) is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Human Resources to lead and elevate human resources initiatives across a 27-county service footprint in Western Pennsylvania.
This executive leadership position may be based in Erie, PA, or Washington, PA, and requires frequent travel, including regular overnight stays between both locations, to support operations and leadership teams throughout the organization.
As the Director of Human Resources, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all HR functions while helping shape a positive, mission-driven workplace culture. Serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, supervisors, and employees, you will lead initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, ensure compliance with employment laws, and support organizational growth across VFI's diverse programs, including significant support for the Personal Assistance Services (PAS) homecare division. Experience in homecare, homehealth, ODP programs/services strongly preferred.
If you are a collaborative HR leader who enjoys building high-performing teams, navigating complex workplace challenges, and making a meaningful impact in a mission-driven organization, we encourage you to apply.
About Voices For Independence
Voices For Independence is a non-profit, Center for Independent Living, dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to live independently and make their own choices. Every employee plays an important role in advancing the Independent Living Philosophy through advocacy, respect, inclusion, and person-centered service.
What You'll Do
As the Director of Human Resources, you will provide strategic leadership while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the HR department.
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and implement organization-wide human resources strategies aligned with VFI's mission and strategic goals.
- Serve as a member of the executive leadership team.
- Lead organizational development, workforce planning, and culture initiatives.
- Develop HR metrics and workforce analytics to support strategic decision-making.
- Prepare and manage the HR department budget.
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Lead recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention efforts.
- Develop long-term workforce planning strategies.
- Ensure equitable hiring practices and compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity regulations.
- Build partnerships with colleges, workforce agencies, and community organizations to strengthen recruitment.
Employee Relations
- Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture.
- Advise supervisors on employee relations, coaching, conflict resolution, and performance management.
- Conduct workplace investigations and recommend appropriate corrective action.
- Lead employee engagement and recognition initiatives.
Performance Management & Leadership Development
- Oversee the organization's performance evaluation process.
- Coach leaders on employee development and performance improvement.
- Support succession planning and leadership development.
Compensation, Benefits & HR Operations
- Develop and administer compensation programs.
- Work alongside the Payroll and Benefits Team for benefits decisions & administration.
- Analyze compensation data and recommend salary adjustments.
- Improve HR systems, processes, and reporting.
- Monitor staffing trends, turnover, absenteeism, and employee engagement.
Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including:
- FLSA
- FMLA
- ADA
- Title VII
- HIPAA
- OSHA
- Workers' Compensation
- EEOC regulations
Additional responsibilities include maintaining HR policies, overseeing personnel records, and coordinating responses to audits and regulatory reviews.
Training & Development
- Provide leadership and oversight to the HR Manager and Training Manager.
- Ensure organizational and regulatory training requirements are met.
- Coordinate annual staff in-service training.
- Support compliance with Pennsylvania Department of Health training requirements for Personal Assistance Services.
Qualifications
Required
- Several years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience.
- Experience leading an HR department in a fast-paced organization.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Microsoft Teams.
- Personal means of transportation with the ability to travel throughout VFI's 27-county service area, including frequent overnight travel between Erie and Washington, Pennsylvania.
Preferred
- Personal experience with disabilities
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Human Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or similar HR certification.
- Experience in nonprofit organizations, disability services, healthcare, or home care.
- Experience with payroll, benefits administration, and Workers' Compensation.
- Experience representing employers during unemployment compensation hearings.
- Experience supporting employment litigation matters.
- Experience with employment-based immigration, including H-1B visas.
- Demonstrated success leading organizational change and strategic planning initiatives.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Strategic thinking and sound judgment.
- Integrity and professionalism.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to build trust across all levels of the organization.
- Excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
- Attention to detail and strong follow-through.
- The ability to remain composed under pressure.
- A commitment to teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Why Join Voices For Independence?
At Voices For Independence, your work directly supports an organization committed to empowering people with disabilities to live independently and fully participate in their communities.
You'll join a collaborative leadership team where your expertise will help shape organizational culture, develop future leaders, and strengthen services that make a lasting difference across Western Pennsylvania.
Voices For Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
