Christopher Community Inc. has announced the appointment of Erin Torrice as human resources director.

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Torrice will be responsible for overseeing the management and operations of the human resources department, adhering to organizational policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with HR laws and regulations. Furthermore, her role will be to implement the organization’s mission and strategies, drive organizational change, and foster organizational culture including communication amongst executives, management, and staff.

She was most recently the human resources manager, regional recruiter, and recruiting strategy manager for Cintas for the past eight years. She started in the human resources industry as an HR generalist with Loretto.

A resident of Baldwinsville, Torrice received her bachelor’s degree from Nazareth College in Rochester in 2010, master’s in business administration from University of Maryland Global Campus in 2013, and her Professional in Human Resources certification in 2014.

She has won PEAK (Project-Based Exploration for the Advancement of Knowledge) awards for both human resources management and recruitment and has specialized training in various topics including meticulous hiring and supervisor effectiveness.

Christopher Community was established in 1971 and currently manages more than 3,200 units and more than 100 buildings, as well as administers Onondaga County’s Rental Assistance Program which serves more than 1,200 households. The organization develops and operates safe, affordable housing for low- and moderate-income individuals and families in a way that respects their dignity, and fosters their independence, while enhancing the character of the neighborhood in which they live. The nonprofit organization serves communities across New York State including: Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo, Utica, Watertown, Oswego, Cortland, Elmira, and Canandaigua, amongst others.

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