At The Glenholme School and Devereux, we support a respectful and integrated team approach; foster personal and professional growth of our staff; develop innovative and effective solutions; and, partner with families and communities.

In the role of Human Resources Manager you will demonstrate skills and experiences needed to effectively and successfully:

Ø  Provide consultation and strategic and operational HR guidance to Devereux Glenholme School leadership and managers; and facilitate organization and leadership development efforts to address root causes of human resources issues.

Ø  Align Human Resource activities with the Center’s mission, core values and strategies in support of the Center goals.

Ø  Actively participate in the delivery / implementation of Center Human Resources functions including, compensation, employee relations, policy implementation, development and implementation of Center HR  procedures, staff training and development, performance management, retention initiatives, and statistical reporting in accordance with governmental, regulatory and organizational standards and practices.

Ø  Supervise and direct activities of Center HR staff, in areas of benefits administration, workers’ compensation, recruitment, and adherence to federal and state employment laws.

Ø  Participate in the development of the financial budget and implementation of financial strategies relative to managing the costs of labor that coincide with organizational and Center goals.

Ø  Guide Center leadership and operations staff in the efficient usage of available labor resources, including the assessment of Center needs, and recommendation of changes in or the establishment of positions to ensure ability to deliver high quality services to employees and customers.

Ø  Coach employees at all levels within the Center on a variety of topics including management skills, professionalism, conflict management, and communications.

The selected Human Resources Manager will consistently:

Ø  Demonstrate and promote excellent customer relations, and be adept at relationship building.

Ø  Demonstrate strong leadership; clear and concise communication skills; problem-solving and analytic skills; and have experience influencing others at senior levels within an organization.

Ø  Demonstrate an ability to work at both strategic and tactical levels, within managerial/leadership and non-managerial employee groups.

Ø  Be viewed as a trusted business partner.

The selected candidate will possess / demonstrate:

Ø  Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business.  PHR/SPHR certification preferred.

Ø  Minimum of five (5) years progressively complex human resources experience.

Ø  Experience working in a not-for-profit, behavioral healthcare or human services environment preferred.

Ø  Sound knowledge of federal and Connecticut employment law.

The Glenholme School, located in Washington, CT, is a family choice boarding school for children with special needs situated on over 100 idyllic acres of Connecticut countryside. Children ages 10 to 18, who at admission need a highly structured learning environment, can prosper in this safe, nurturing school.  At The Glenholme School, we provide a value-based program that promotes the students’ academic success that for many, has not been found in traditional public and private schools.

We provide self-contained and departmentalized classes, small group and individualized instruction, emphasis on living and social skills, and a value-based community to guide children on a path of personal accomplishment and growth. Academic and social difficulties relative to Asperger's, PDD, ADD, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, OCD, Tourette’s syndrome, or other learning disabilities are addressed within our highly structured program, where behavioral problems can be addressed simultaneously in a place where the emphasis is on the "whole" child.

The Glenholme School is a pathway to the future for students with special needs and a leader among all boarding schools. Services include a comprehensive academic curriculum, sports, fine arts, an emphasis on community service, as well as a complete residential treatment program, day treatment, extended day, and outpatient services.

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug testing required.  EOE