Human Resources Associate (Hybrid)

We are partnering with our client to assist with their search for a Human Resources Associate. Our client is an independent, national nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders. They work to deliver the highest standards of care, advance the science of the developing brain, and empower parents, professionals and policymakers to support children when and where they need it most.

This is an non-exempt, full-time hybrid position located in our clients NYC headquarters.

The Human Resource Associate will be responsible for the effective and efficient operations of the organization’s human resources department in the areas of recruiting, benefits, training, programs, and data management. This position plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day HR responsibilities and initiatives and supports the employee experience. This is a great opportunity if your career progression is in Human Resources.

Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of HR services to include recruiting, onboarding, benefits, learning and development, performance management and HR policies and guidelines.
• Maintain employee confidence and protect operations by keeping human resource information confidential.
• Support recruiting activities to include posting open positions, scheduling interviews, and processing background verifications. Provide the best possible experience for all interviewees.
• Other related HR duties as assigned.
• Assist in the administration of benefit enrollments and changes, and auditing of invoices. Research enrollment issues/discrepancies.
• Facilitate the planning and execution of special events such as, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, lunches, staff parties, and related events. Attend events as an HR representative.
• Recommend new approaches and processes to improve the efficiency and delivery of HR services.
• Share in the management of the Human Resources Inbox and provide HR policy guidance. Ensure timely, comprehensive responses and follow up to inquiries.
• Responsible for employment related documents, to include offer letter generation, new hire orientation materials, recruiting, offboarding and exit interviews, updating job descriptions, I-9, FMLA, etc.
• Manage workflows within the applicant tracking system, candidate email templates, background checks, reference verifications, and offer and continually look for ways to improve the recruiting process.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. Stay up to date on the changing HR landscape and regulations and provide guidance on how they impact the organization.
• Coordinate with outside consultants and training providers to ensure trainings are delivered.
• Compile reports and prepare monthly dashboards. Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the HR team to develop solutions for specific departments and the organization.
• Coordinate/schedule onboarding and new hire orientation for new employees.

Qualifications:

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• 2+ years of experience working in Human Resources.
• Bachelor’s degree, a degree in Human Resources, Communications, or English preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Must be organized, resourceful and detail oriented; able to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of individuals/groups.
• Prior experience with an HRIS a plus.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters; must be able to operate with professionalism, discretion, diplomacy, and possess sound decision-making skills.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $55,000 - $60,000 annually. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography.

Special Considerations:

All new hires must be vaccinated and must stay up to date with vaccines against the COVID-19 virus unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered employment with our client, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by our client.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sex stereotype, gender identity/gender expression/transgender (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned) and sexual orientation; national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the United States is authorized under federal law [Vehicle Code section 12801.9]); ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information/characteristics, marital status/registered domestic partner status, age (40 and over), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation.