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Position Announcement
Human Resource Manager

Alternatives Federal Credit Union has opened a search for a Human Resource Manager with a broad range of knowledge in human resources. The HR Manager for our growing Community Development Financial Institution will be someone who can juggle the administrative functions of personnel with innovative policy development, while dealing effectively with employees.

About Alternatives
Alternatives Federal Credit Union is $45 million innovative Community Development Financial Institution that offers a unique combination of financial and community development services. Chartered in 1979, Alternatives has a record of success in serving microenterprises, non-profits and the low-income population of Tompkins County, New York.

The Position
The responsibilities of the HR Manager are to ensure that personnel and training functions are uniformly applied, operate within the policies and guidelines established, and comply with regulations.* Major activities include: hiring, training and development, policy development, payroll and benefit administration. In addition to administration, HR Manager works to improve morale and productivity, limit job turnover, effectively use employee skills, provide training opportunities to enhance those skills, and boost employees’ satisfaction with their jobs and working conditions. This person will report to the CEO or the COO.

Qualifications
The successful candidate should have a generalist background in personnel administration, policy development, compensation, benefits, training and employee relations.* Strong written and verbal communications skills are necessary.* Dealing with people is an essential part of the job.* Mastery of word processing required and spreadsheet programs is helpful.* In addition, applicants are strongly encouraged to demonstrate their commitment to economic, political, and social justice through professional, volunteer, or personal activities.* Sensitivity to issues of low-wealth community and a desire to work in a racially and socially diverse organization are essential.* Alternatives Federal Credit Union will consider job experience and educational background relevant to this position.

Application Process
For an application, please send letter of interest and resume to Sharon Kinnan, Alternatives Federal Credit Union, 125 N. Fulton Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 or email .
Applications may be downloaded at
Application deadline is May 21, 2004

For more information about Alternatives, please view our web page.


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Sharon Kinnan, Human Resource Manager
Alternatives Federal Credit Union
125 N Fulton Street, Ithaca, NY 14850-3301
(607) 273-4611 ext 821* fax (607) 277-6391*
skinnan@alternatives.org** www.alternatives.org
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