PresidentExecutive Director

PresidentExecutive Director

The Employers Association (TEA) has entrusted Management Business Solutions as a strategic recruitment partner in their pursuit of a new President Executive Director for their Grand Rapids Michigan office. Aligned with TEA s robust talent strategies we have meticulously structured our processes to adeptly identify screen and recruit qualified candidates for this pivotal opening. SUMMARY The President of The Employers Association (TEA) is responsible for identifying leading managing and maintaining a highly skilled team of HR professionals and support staff. This team is dedicated to becoming the most dependable source of HR-related information in West Michigan. This is achieved through planning developing and implementing policies and operational objectives that meet the needs of the community fulfill the mission and vision of the organization and achieve the goals and objectives set by the Board of Directors. It is essential to comply with non-profit guidelines and adhere to existing by-laws. The organization s aim is to provide practical HR Solutions that promote operational excellence within businesses in West Michigan. RESPONSIBILITIES Operational & Financial OversightDevelop business plans operational budgets and policies practices to ensure that practical HR Solutions promoting operational excellence are provided in a sustainable manner. Such Solutions would include but not be limited to The development and dissemination of internal departmental budgets. The oversight of appropriate programs and practices needed to serve the membership and fulfill goals objectives established by the Board. The procurement and maintenance of all physical properties facilities equipment and materials needed to fulfill the Mission of the Organization. The maximizing of returns on membership dues fee for service revenue and investments. The identification and management of appropriate talent to staff required to support activities for the membership The maintenance of both internal productivity and external support in a sustainable manner. Generates appropriate metrics and reviews activity reports financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives revising and or modifying objectives and plans in accordance with prevailing conditions and communicates such changes to the Board. Confers with the Board TEA members advisory committee members and or employees to plan business objectives develop organizational policies and coordinate functions operations between departments establishing responsibilities accountabilities and procedures for attaining objectives. Oversees staffing (including the determination of required staff and or contractor requirements duties and responsibilities) and monitors evaluates employee performance to ensure the Organization achieves stated objectives meets member expectations and is in compliance with established By-Laws Internal Policies Operational Objectives and legislated requirements. Develops implements and administers all personnel and operational policies procedures. Strategic Leadership Program Management and Community EngagementResponsible for the overall direction coordination and evaluation of all Training Information Services Office Administration Employment Support Consulting and Member Services activities. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization s policies and applicable laws including planning assigning and directing work activities interviewing hiring and training employees appraising performance rewarding equipping and disciplining employees addressing employee concerns and resolving internal issues and problems. Regularly monitors Member Satisfaction analyzing expanding existing programs and services (while reviewing eliminating obsolete ineffective or outdated programs services) and investigates implements new programs or services that meet member needs and promote operational excellence. Responsible for sustaining the organization s not-for-profit status overseeing staff development initiatives shaping a competitive total compensation structure (including benefits bonus program parameters and other financial considerations) managing employee discipline and rewards and developing monitoring metrics that track fiscal performance and organizational effectiveness. Champions the advancement of the organizational team instilling a culture that fosters productivity harmony and growth. Serves as Secretary to the Board of Directors Retirement Plan Administrator Investment Contact and authorized representative for financial and administrative issues. Identifies and develops partnerships with vendors and or service providers that add value to the membership proposition and allows members to operate more efficiently and cost effectively. Represents the Organization in the community and advocates for the interests of member companies. Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with current and prospective member companies. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Bachelor s degree in business administration human resource management labor relations or law required. Master s degree is preferred. Minimum of four years of leadership experience OR a combination of education and experience. Experience in a human resource management and business operations management position with responsibility for establishing and maintaining policies practices and procedures financial oversight etc. The position requires 10 20% local and occasional overnight travel. Knowledge of software to include association management database management payroll systems and Microsoft Office Suite. MANAGEMENT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER