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  • Human Resources Generalist
    Human Resources Generalist
    16 days ago
    $85000–$95000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Since 2020, dWELL has been an affirming recovery housing program on a mission to support young adults in their transition to independence through residences and a community-based approach that supports growth and healing. We provide a personalized, foundational, skills-based model that helps young adults pursue their individual life goals. We are looking for a passionate, detail-oriented, and innovative HR Generalist to join our New York City team and contribute to our goal of making a difference. We are seeking a hands-on, detail driven HR Generalist who will provide daily support to the dWELL Recovery Program Director and assist with all aspects of HR. The role will support all human resources activities including recruiting, performance management, employee termination tasks, employee engagement, and the year-end processes, and all other HR duties as assigned. What You Will Do: • Partner with staff and leadership to build an inclusive, supportive, and high-engagement workplace culture., • Manage the full employee lifecycle by leading recruiting, onboarding, and offboarding processes with a focus on candidate and employee experience., • Ensure HR operations run seamlessly by maintaining compliance, handling sensitive employee matters with discretion, and safeguarding all HR data., • Serve as the first point of contact for employee questions related to policies, benefits, time off, and HR processes., • Support performance management, progressive discipline, and year-end review processes, ensuring documentation and communication are clear and consistent., • Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, personnel files, and HRIS data., • Assist with benefits administration and leaves of absence, ensuring employees are supported through every stage., • Collaborate with the HR Director on employee relations, conflict resolution, and investigations as needed., • Contribute to HR initiatives and projects that strengthen systems, improve processes, and enhance organizational effectiveness. What You Need to Qualify: • 5 or more years of related HR experience preferred., • Recruiting experience is required., • Ability to build and develop relationships and collaborate effectively., • Business acumen and proficient Human Resources knowledge., • Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills (approachable and engaging)., • Exceptional intuition, sensitivity, listening and problem-solving skills., • Strong organizational and time management skills. Work effectively with limited supervision., • Detail-oriented, • Knowledge of HRIS systems and ADP is preferred, • SHRM certification preferred, • Ability to be on-site in NYC location 5 days per week Physical Requirements: • Ability to lift 20–40 lbs occasionally, • Ability to stand, walk, or respond quickly during emergencies, • Ability to walk multiple levels of stairs multiple times daily, • Must be able to complete facility rounds and inspections What We Offer: • Full benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, vision and a 401K with up to 3% company match, fully vested after 3 years, • Flexible PTO - for a team that’s rested, recharged and feeling their best, • Hands-on, creative, team-based work environment in the heart of New York City, • We are family-owned and operated, offering a close-knit culture that emphasizes teamwork, trust, and a personal connection with every member of our team, • 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave following a full year of service - providing support and flexibility during life’s most important moments Compensation: $85,000-$95,000 (commensurate on experience)

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  • Security Officer
    Security Officer
    1 month ago
    $29.12 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Security and Safety Supervisor - Night Shift New York Law School (NYLS), located in the heart of Tribeca, seeks a Security and Safety Supervisor for the night shift of 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. The Security Supervisor, under the supervision of the Manager of Security and Life Safety and the Vice President of Security and Community Affairs, will be responsible for training, supervising, and leading a security team of three to 10 security officers at our multi-building campus site during a tour of duty, along with a wide range of security and fire life safety tasks. Responsibilities: • Enforce security, safety, and fire prevention guidelines while preventing theft and damage to law school and community property throughout the campus., • Report any security, safety, or maintenance deficiencies to the appropriate personnel and/or department during each tour of duty., • Write detailed incident reports and/or other security-related reports., • Communicate with law school personnel using handheld radio, email, and mobile technologies such as a cellular phone and/or a tablet device. Serve as a liaison to faculty, staff, and students when performing duties., • Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly tests of security and life safety equipment and communications equipment., • Ensure staff always maintain cleanliness and orderliness at security posts and locker rooms., • Respond to and resolve security and life safety issues or problems as they occur., • Provide back-up relief and assist other security officers as needed., • Respond and serve as the incident command for all school emergencies according to security and safety guidelines while on duty, and provide standard first aid and/or CPR if needed., • Assist city, state, or federal law enforcement personnel to the extent possible within the limits of Security Officers' authority and the law., • When serving as the on-duty Fire Life Safety Director (FLSD), monitor all fire alarm systems, implement the evacuation plan following an alarm condition, conduct required tests, update records as required by law, coordinate with the fire safety team, and train Building Evacuation Supervisors., • Help to support the law school’s emergency preparedness activities and contribute suggestions and recommendations for resolving operational issues and/or problems., • Exercise first-level supervision of a security team consisting of law school and contract security personnel at multiple physical sites during each tour of duty, ensuring each officer is in proper uniform, and resolving work problems., • Conduct security briefings with security staff to highlight the day’s activities, security issues, etc., assigning breaks and mealtimes, and delegating tasks to security personnel for each tour of duty., • Ensure security staff adhere to all departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines. Ensure staff are providing excellent customer service to members of the law school community., • Monitor security staff conducting roving patrols by foot inside and outside of law school facilities., • Ensure security staff conduct thorough investigations of all complaints of disturbance, accidents, infractions, and criminal activity occurring on campus and undertake appropriate action or response., • Review, analyse, and evaluate reports and records, discuss reports with security staff to ensure accuracy and completeness, and assist security staff in writing reports., • Maintain the daily and weekly work schedule as changes occur and find replacement coverage when scheduling gaps occur., • Review and submit your NYLS timecards every week., • Conduct and aid in training programs, communicate job expectations, and coach staff in daily security operations campus-wide., • Enforce departmental policies and procedures, administer disciplinary actions to staff in collaboration with the Manager of Security and Life Safety when approved., • Advise security staff of new / revised security and safety policies and procedures to provide quality control., • Perform additional security and life safety-related duties as assigned by the Manager of Security and Life Safety and Vice President of Security and Community Affairs. Education and Experience Requirements • Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, or one (1) year of relevant work experience in security, law enforcement, military, or emergency management, and 30 college credits., • 8-Hour pre-assignment certificate from an approved New York State Division of Licensing Services Security Guard School., • 16-Hour on-the-job (OTJ) certificate from an approved New York State Division of Licensing Services Security Guard School within 90 days of employment., • Ability to obtain and maintain a NYS Security Guard License and First Aid and CPR/AED Certification within six months of employment, and a New York City Fire Life Safety Director Certificate of Fitness within one year of employment. Ability to obtain and maintain a FDNY Fire Watch Certificate of Fitness within six months of employment., • Proficiency using handheld radio, cellular phone, and/or tablet devices, and standard desktop computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook., • Excellent interpersonal skills and experience communicating and working with others in a customer service and/or public safety environment., • Experience and/or ability to detect security and life safety problems and report information to the appropriate personnel., • Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to multitask and keep track of many different assignments at once., • Ability to write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to receive and understand detailed information and experience writing detailed reports and correspondence, provide instruction, and communicate information effectively., • Physically capable of responding quickly and appropriately to emergencies and of standing, sitting, and/or bending knees for extended periods of time to be extremely mobile., • Flexibility to work outside regularly scheduled work hours (including weekends and holidays) as required, and ability to adapt physically and psychologically to the changing needs and priorities of the Office of Security and Life Safety and the Law School. Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or two (2) years of relevant work experience in security, law enforcement, military, or emergency management, and 60 college credits., • New York State Security Guard License and/or New York State Peace Officer License, New York City Fire Life Safety Director Certificate of Fitness, New York City Fire Watch Certificate of Fitness, and First Aid and CPR/AED certification., • Previous experience working in public safety at a school or college., • Previous experience training and/or leading/supervising security staff, and experience in taking initiative with little or no supervision., • Knowledge of emergency management and incident command principles., • FEMA professional development series (PDS) certificate, ICS-100-200. Compensation: This position offers an hourly rate of $29.12 and an annual salary of $56,784.00. Compensation includes a competitive benefits package.

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  • Paralegal- 6 Years of Law firm experience
    Paralegal- 6 Years of Law firm experience
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    Sunnyside, Queens

    Paralegal My client is seeking a Paralegal to provide organizational and practice specific assistance to attorneys in preparing cases from onset through post-trial. The person in this role will be expected to be physically present in the Firm’s New York or San Francisco office at least three or four days per week, with more on-site support required during pretrial and trial phases. MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: 6 years of paralegal experience, litigation experience, trial experience Location: Oakland, California. For a law firm Responsibilities:  Facilitate and coordinate logistics during negotiations, arbitrations, trials, and settlement discussions; create trial and witness notebooks, identify and organize exhibits, coordinate witness schedules, maintain trial calendars, set up trial spaces, and travel for trial as needed.  Organize and prepare pleadings and discovery documents and support litigation by reviewing, finalizing, and compiling documents.  Assist and manage the discovery process, prepare for depositions, and prepare for expert discovery.  Speak with clients and potential clients to pursue investigations and facilitate case administration.  Assist in case investigations and development by conducting factual and legal research.  Draft, proofread, and format routine correspondence and litigation documents and conforming to applicable rules of federal court, state courts, administrative agencies, and arbitration forums.  Perform and oversee cite-checking, Shepardize case law, confirm case quotes, and proofread briefs and other legal documents.  Maintain electronic case files and manage large document discovery databases.  Interact and liaise with clients and vendors.  Train more junior members of the Litigation Operations team.  Assist with administrative tasks and ad hoc assignments for attorneys.  Proactively assume other duties as necessary. k Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a combination of employment, educational, and life experience that demonstrates the qualities and skills below:  Education and Experience: You have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a paralegal or case manager at a law firm. You have a strong familiarity with federal and state court litigation procedures and experience with trial technology (e.g., CaseMap, TextMap, Sanction). You have a proven track record of supporting attorneys in all aspects of litigation in a highly collaborative environment. Paralegal certification or equivalent preferred.  Leadership: You have experience building, mentoring, and developing a team and cultivating a respectful work environment. You lead by example.  Clear Communication and Attention to Detail: You express yourself clearly and concisely, always highlighting the most important information. You proactively communicate the status of your work and share updates with colleagues when necessary. You ensure that your work is mistake free.  Confidentiality: You must be able to adhere to Firm policies regarding the protection of confidential data and demonstrate sensitivity to (and good judgment in connection with) confidential attorney, personnel, and Firm matters.  Flexibility and Organization: You are versatile and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities. You are comfortable in an environment where your responsibilities may vary from day to day. You demonstrate a “no job too big, no job too small” attitude, and take a collaborative, team-focused approach to rejuggling priorities and contributing to Firm tasks. You are comfortable balancing tasks of varying levels of urgency and complexity and work well under pressure with tight deadlines.  Ownership, Initiative, and Teamwork: You take ownership of your projects and follow through on their completion. You proactively anticipate, communicate, and work to independently resolve obstacles you encounter in your work. You possess a strong client- service orientation and ability to work well individually and as part of a team.  Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.  Mission Orientation: You are enthusiastic and passionate about our commitment to advocating for employee rights. You want to work in an organization where the commitment to DE&I is about more than a statement, and k to know that your work is part of ongoing efforts towards progress. You thrive when your work is connected to purpose. Compensation: An attractive compensation package (tailored to experience), with target base compensation range of $40.00 to $44.00 per hour (non-exempt, annualizing to $85,000 to $93,000 per year based on 40 hours of work per week, and overtime- eligible). This includes a robust benefits package including healthcare benefits.

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