General Purpose of the Job:

The Senior Human Resources Generalist will perform diverse assignments at the professional level supporting a wide range of Human Resources functions in some of the following areas: performance appraisal process, compensation, facilitating training/development, orientation, and compliance efforts. This role will be responsible for employee and labor relations and be an active member of the overall Human Resources team and will provide support in on-going Human Resources projects. The position requires an extremely perceptive person who can interact respectfully with individuals at all levels within the Agency, as well as with external vendors, with an understanding of the balance between the Agency’s needs, business demands, and employee goodwill.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement and administer HR policies, practices and procedures for managers, teams and individual employees that further the mission, values and strategic vision of the company.
• Ensure consistent interpretation and administration of Agency policies and procedures, practices and principles relating to employee and labor relations and risk management.
• Manage labor relations and disciplinary issues with employees, by conducting investigations, counselling, and advising directors, supervisors, and general staff on recommended approaches to resolve challenges to avoid grievances and offer resolution options and prevention processes for recurrences.
• Provide advisement to directors, managers, and supervisors in areas of employment law, overall performance management (which includes annual and introductory employee reviews), and professional development.
• Train managers and supervisors on productive and efficient management as it pertains to coaching; corrective actions; effective communication skills; interventive actions to resolve employee grievances; general effective interactive skills to minimize escalations.
• Liaise with broker on employee eligibility for benefit plans.
• Review benefits and claims with employees. Processes enrollments, cancellations, or changes.
• Manage and organize benefits annual open enrollment.
• Manage leaves of absence, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD) – maternity, paternity, medical, Paid Family Leave (PFL), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), etc.
• Process and monitor all workers’ compensation case files; follows-up on open cases.
• Review new hire packets, within two days of orientation [before senior management sign off].
• Exhibit extensive knowledge, while maintaining compliance of human resources policies and procedures & Federal, State, and local laws regarding employment practices.
• Ensure compliance with USCIS Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification; periodically, quarterly at minimum, conduct I-9 Form completion audits.
• Collaborate with other team members to audit all personnel records and HRIS systems on a quarterly basis.
• Maintain an environment of positive employee relation by maintaining confidentiality, establishing trust and credibility, being approachable and fair, balancing business needs with employee needs, and spending significant time interfacing directly with employees and managers.
• Conduct site visits and ensure State, City and Federal regulatory compliance posters at all sites.
• Work closely with the Human Resources Team on all HR related projects and programs as assigned; provide leadership on special projects.
• Irrespective of responsibility, serve as backup support where needed to meet business demands and needs.
• Any additional duties and activities and designated by supervisor.

Position Parameters [other measurable factors]:

Decision-making responsibilities:

• Decisions will generally be related to human resources and personnel related matters.

Problem solving responsibility:

• Work to resolve employee and organizational issues in a proactive and positive manner.

Working relationships and contacts:

• The position will have contact internally with employees and all levels of management.

Impact/importance of function:

• The human resource generalist is key to the success of employee relations within the company.

Position Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

Job-related knowledge:

• Minimum six (6) years of direct HR experience including recruiting, employee development/training, benefits, compliance and compensation.
• Must have strong knowledge of relevant employment laws, including but not limited to labor law, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), New York State Paid Family Leave (PFL), New York City Safe and Sick Leave Act and Americans with Disabilities (ADA).
• Must have employee relations, administration of benefits and compensation programs, and leave of absence experience.

Job-related skills, including language, mathematical, and reasoning (analytical) skills:

• Excellent project management, time management and presentation skills. HRIS knowledge required. Preferably in ADP Workforce Now.
• Utilize good judgment and discretion in the handling of confidential information.
• Ability to manage multiple and shifting priorities with strong follow-up skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe.

Intellectual, creative, and/or communication abilities:

• Detail oriented, with excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated coaching/mentoring/leadership skills.

Licenses, certifications and degrees: (Note: include academic degrees only if absolutely a job requirement):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field.
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR), or other Human Resources certification, is a plus.

Other:

• May be required to work long hours and a varied schedule.
• Travelling throughout various locations in the New York City area.
• Lifting and moving objects weighing up to 30 pounds several times a week.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Comments:

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EEO Statement –_Children’s Rescue Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status._

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccinations.

Experience:

• Human resources: 6 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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