Are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you enjoy caring for and mentoring others with disabilities?

MyPath and its Operating Companies provide specialized services and dignified care for children, adolescents and adults with special needs. Our companies provide a spectrum of services and support which promote the ability of those we serve to live as independently as possible in the community.

Genesee Lake School, a MyPath company, is a nationally recognized employee-owned provider of educational, vocational, and therapeutic residential services.  These programs support adolescents, teenagers and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders, anxiety and mood disorders, and complex trauma. Your work will help them live their best lives, all while carving a career path for yourself as an employee owner at MyPath.

The Human Resource Manager develops and promotes an overall HR strategy in support of Genesee Lake Schools mission, vision and business growth strategy. This leadership position operates in a matrixed environment with the Operating Company leadership and Corporate Human Resources to direct the Company's activities related to human resource functions, including involvement in recruitment, retention, on-boarding, training, employee relations, complaint resolution, performance management, policy development and helping to support company culture.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
•    Provides direction in employee relations matters, and all other areas of Human Resources including but not limited to, total rewards, ADA, attendance, performance, corrective action, and termination; and ensures actions taken are appropriate, consistent, and in accordance with company policy and applicable employment law.  Works in partnership with MyPath HR and Company Leaders relating to investigations and situations that include serious/complex issues including allegations of abuse, conflict of interest, harassment, discrimination and fraud.
•  Establishes and maintains collaborative partnerships with Operations and HR to meet or exceed HR goals and objectives.

•  Establishes and maintains collaborative partnerships with Employee Resource Groups (Abilities & Neurodiversity, Environment, Generations, LGBTQ+, Physical Wellness, Mental Health, Race & Ethnicity, Women, and Veterans/Military Service Members) to support and advance DEI initiatives.

•    Participates in workforce planning initiatives, identifying current and future gaps based on Company growth expectations. Provides strategic and visionary leadership, hands-on understanding of the recruitment function, organizational structure, positional placement and compensation program. Ensures all actions are in compliance with applicable federal and state laws concerning equal employment opportunity commission (EEOC), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and wage and hour.  
•    Directs the strategic development and growth of an employee ownership culture and brand to ensure a highly engaged workforce and competitive advantage. 

•    Cultivate and maintain a work environment where all employees feel respected, valued, and included, ensuring diverse perspectives are encouraged and integrated and fostering trust.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

•    Requires a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, PHR/SPHR or SHRM certification preferred.
•    Requires minimum of 5 years of experience in most of the following HR disciplines: recruitment, retention, on-boarding, performance management, affirmative action, equal opportunity employment, training, employee handbook, policy development, and employee relations. 
•    As a strategic leader this role requires one or more of the following: proven experience in leading change, successful implementation of organization-wide processes, demonstrated experience in establishing department, service, and or performance metrics; success at coaching, mentoring and developing staff.
•    Three years of supervisory experience required. 
•    Understanding of DEI Concepts and Best Practices. Including; Awareness of Cultural Competence. Culturally sensitive and equitable conflict resolution. Cultural Sensitivity and Empathy. Collaboration and Relationship Building.

•    Ability to work under tight deadlines, exercise good judgment, and effectively solve problems.

•     Requires exceptional interpersonal, oral and written communications, negotiating and conflict resolution skills.
•    Remains calm under pressure and maintains self-composure/self-control in times of high stress.
•    Working knowledge of MicroSoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.  

Additional Information

MyPath is composed of a beautifully diverse spectrum of employees with different characteristics, abilities, and life experiences. We believe that equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices in our workspaces are integral to the existence of MyPath. We value our diverse spectrum of Owners, the individuals we serve and the communities we encounter.

Our success as an organization is directly proportional to our ability to create belonging and genuinely engage our Owners and potential Owners.  We ask for demographic information so that we can be intentional is supporting our Owners best.  Although not required, we would appreciate you sharing to help our commitment of cultivating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging MyPath.

Our Culture

At MyPath, we support an ownership culture throughout the organization. Our culture is based on our five beliefs and behaviors:

• Passion
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Openness
• Continuous Learning and Innovation

As an employee owner, you can expect transparency, respect and appreciation. You’ll impact the place you work and map a career within MyPath. With your passion and our breadth of services, your options are nearly limitless!