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Children's Rescue Fund · 5 days ago

Senior Human Resources Generalist

Bronx, NY, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$72K/yr - $80K/yr

6+ years exp

Children's Rescue Fund is a dedicated organization focused on providing support in various human resources functions. The Senior Human Resources Generalist will manage employee relations, oversee compliance with employment laws, and support ongoing HR projects while ensuring positive employee relations and effective management practices.

AdviceNon ProfitRecreationSocial

Responsibilities

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 HR Specialist and/or 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

Irrespective of responsibility, serve as backup support where needed to meet business demands and needs

Any additional duties and activities and designated by supervisor

Qualification

Employee relationsLabor law knowledgeHRIS proficiencyBenefits administrationProject managementProactive problem solvingMS Office proficiencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime managementDetail orientedInterpersonal skillsConfidentiality

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field

At least six (6) years of prior human resources generalist experience

Must have strong knowledge of or ability to acquire 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, benefits, and leave of absence experience

Utilize good judgment and discretion in the handling of confidential information

Must be detail oriented, highly organized, and can work independently

Ability to manage multiple and shifting priorities with strong follow-up skills

Excellent project management, time management and presentation skills

High level of experience and comfort working within an HRIS system

Excellent oral and written communication skills coupled with strong interpersonal skills

Work to resolve issues in a proactive, respectful, and positive manner

Proficient in MS Office, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe