New York
Job DescriptionBenefits: • Voluntary Insurance Plans (Life/AD&D), • PSLF Qualified Employer, • 403(b), • Dental insurance, • Health insurance RESPONSIBILITIES The major responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: 1. HR Strategy & Compliance • Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws., • Ensure compliance with employment regulations, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, OSHA, and other applicable laws., • Maintain and update the Employee Handbook and organizational policies., • Serve as the main point of contact for HR-related audits and legal matters., • Develop and implement HR strategies that support organization goals and promote a positive and inclusive culture.2. Talent Acquisition & Recruitment, • Oversee full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, interviewing, selection, and onboarding., • Develop and implement strategies to attract and retain top talent., • Collaborate with hiring managers to create job descriptions, interview processes, an selection criteria., • Manage advertisement of open positions, the application process, background checks, employment reference checks, letter of offer correspondence, and initial orientation of new hires to the organization., • Partner with hiring managers to ensure the organization hires skilled and culturally aligned employees., • Ensure new hires receive comprehensive orientation and onboarding experiences.3. Employee Relations & Engagement, • Serve as the primary contact for employee concerns, grievances, and conflict resolution., • Foster a positive workplace culture by promoting a culture of respect and equity., • Address employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent resolution., • Conduct exit interviews and analyze trends to improve employee retention., • Mediate conflicts and handle sensitive personnel matters with discretion and professionalism4. Performance Management & Professional Development, • Develop and implement a robust performance management system., • Partner with leadership to create and implement training and development programs., • Support managers in providing feedback, coaching, and performance improvement plans., • Promote leadership development and succession planning initiatives.5. Training and Development, • Identify training needs and oversee professional development initiatives., • Implement development programs and succession plans to build internal capacity.6. Compensation & Benefits Administration, • Manage and administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, dental, retirement plans, short-term and long-term disability, workers compensation, leave policies, and wellness initiatives, etc., • Conduct market research to ensure competitive compensation structures., • Manage relationships with vendors and work with them to optimize benefits offerings while managing costs., • Oversee payroll processing in collaboration with finance and ensure accuracy.7. Payroll, • Maintain and review all documents necessary for payroll processing (including but not limited to W4s, timesheets, direct deposits, consultant W9s, invoices, and 1099s., • Process bi-weekly payroll. Ensure accuracy of pay rates, deductions, and withdrawals; reconcile payroll accounts, calculate, and notify vendors of amounts contributed to 403b accounts, etc., • Ensure that all timesheets, field forms, time and effort reports, PTO requests and consultant invoices are reviewed, approved, and signed by the appropriate individuals., • Prepare payroll reports for pre and final approval., • Liaison between employees, directors, and managers regarding major payroll changes., • Distribute W2s, 1099s, etc.8. HR Operations, • Maintain HRIS (Human Resources Information System) and ensure accurate record-keeping., • Generate and monitor HR reports on key metrics such as turnover, hiring trends, and employee engagement to inform decision-making and report to leadership., • Represent the agency in employment matters which may include agency changes, audits, unemployment hearings and legal matters., • Ensure proper documentation of personnel records and confidentiality compliance.QUALIFICATIONS Education & Experience • Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Masters degree preferred)., • Minimum of 4 years of HR experience, with at least 2 years in a management., • HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR) preferred., • Experience working in nonprofit or healthcare settings is a plus., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Strong attention to detail and accuracy required., • Organizational and project management skills; detail oriented and highly efficient, • Sound business judgment and well-developed planning and analytical skills., • Possess a high level of initiative and willingness and ability to respond to requests with urgency and enthusiasm., • Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive employee and company information, • Must have experience and facility with Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and ADP., • Excellent interpersonal skills, • Strong knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and best practices., • Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills., • Ability to handle sensitive employee matters with discretion and professionalism.