YMCA of the USA · 4 hours ago
HR Generalist
Montclair, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expYMCA of the USA is a leading non-profit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The HR Generalist will manage Human Resource Information Systems, Benefits Administration, Compliance, and Recruitment while serving as the main point of contact for employee inquiries and advocating for employee engagement and retention.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the main point of contact for employee inquiries regarding benefits, HR policies, and procedures
Maintains the work structure by partnering with hiring managers to update job requirements and job descriptions for all positions
Facilitate New Hire Orientation
Manage benefits enrollment/changes for employees, inclusive of annual open enrollment, and HRIS management with accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality
Provide periodic reporting as required, e.g., Headcount, EEOC, OSHA, etc
Advocate for employee engagement and retention, developing initiatives that enhance workplace culture and building organizational trust
Addressing employee concerns, resolving conflicts, and fostering a positive and inclusive work environment
Partner with VP of HR to develop employee career roadmaps
Monitor HR metrics, analyze trends, and recommend programs to improve performance and employee experience
Maintain employee records and audit trails in accordance with company and regulatory requirements
Partner with VP of HR to execute mid-year and annual performance review cycle
Handles leave of absence, workers’ compensation cases, accommodations, with professionalism and empathy
Administer and track COBRA payments
Manage Unemployment Claims billing and oversight of processed claims receipts. Data reporting on UI claims
Management of Department of Labor (DOL) claims, DOL hearings process, and DOL monthly staffing data requests
Collaborates cross-functionally with all internal departments
Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations
Stay up to date on HR best practices and industry trends
Attend required Abuse Risk Management training and adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising members and participants
Follow employee and volunteer screening requirements and use screening instruments to screen for abuse risk. Provide employees and volunteers with ongoing supervision and training related to abuse risk
Provide employees and volunteers with regular feedback regarding their boundaries with consumers and require them to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse risk
Respond quickly to policy and procedure violations using Y’s disciplinary procedures, and respond seriously and confidentially to reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and follow mandated reporting requirements
Communicate to all employees and volunteers the Y’s commitment to protect our members from abuse
Support special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
BA/BS degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
3- 5 years of Human Resources experience with a broad understanding of all Human Resources functions such a benefits, compensation, recruiting, compliance, and employment law
Approachable, collaborative, and influential partner to the business, able to engage employees at all levels
Ability to be autonomous, multi-task, set priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate status effectively in a fast-paced environment
Flexibility to adjust in a changing environment
Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Strong presentation skills
Strong organizational, time management, attention to detail, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Able to plan, organize, and implement projects and follow up as required
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
An exemplary model of professionalism, integrity, dependability, and trustworthiness
Strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong understanding of New Jersey employment law
Ability to travel locally for assignments, as needed, up to 20% of the time
On-site 4 days/week, 1 day remote from home (non-negotiable)
Must have a CPR/AED and First Aid Certification, OR get certified within 90 days of employment
Required Certifications: PHR/SPHR Certification
Company
YMCA of the USA
YMCA of the USA is the national resource office for the nation's YMCAs. Located in Chicago, IL, YMCA of the USA exists to serve YMCAs.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Suzanne McCormick
President & CEO
Recent News
First Five Years Fund
2025-09-19
2025-03-30
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