Chief Human Resources Officer
YAINew York, New York, United States
Posted February 6, 2026
230000 - 270000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Founded in 1957 as the Young Adult Institute, YAI remains at the forefront of an extraordinary movement aimed at empowering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. YAI’s 4,000 employees provide supportive housing, education, medical, dental, and mental health care, job training, community integration, and social enrichment for more than 20,000 people with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and all other intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout New York, northern New Jersey, and California. At YAI, we are driven by our mission of living, loving, working, and learning. This applies not only to the people we support but to our staff as well. Commitment and passion for the work continue to unite employees and drive the organization forward. Empowering the people we support to reach their goals remains at the heart of our organization. Members of the YAI Network include: - YAI - Premier HealthCare - Manhattan Star Academy - National Institute for People with Disabilities of New Jersey (NIPD/NJ) - International Academy of Hope (iHOPE)
Job Description
Chief Human Resources Officer is responsible for driving the creation and implementation of impactful organizational business strategies, building a sustainable and engaged workforce, and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- Fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible human resource management experience
- Thorough knowledge of Federal and multi-state employment law
- Exceptional communication skills
- Strong planning, organizational, and decision-making skills
- Ability to build strong collaborative partnerships and interpersonal relationships
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Eligibility for participation in a management incentive program
- Attractive, comprehensive benefits package
- Eligibility for medical benefits
- Retirement benefits
