Brooklyn Defenders · 17 hours ago
Human Resources Associate
Brooklyn, NY, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expBrooklyn Defender Services (BDS) is seeking a Human Resources Associate to join the Human Resources Department. The HR Associate is responsible for supporting core HR functions including onboarding/offboarding, employee records, benefits and payroll support, and HR systems administration.
LegalProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Serve as a point of contact for routine HR inquiries, escalating issues as appropriate
Maintain accurate and confidential employee personnel files and HR records
Support employee onboarding and offboarding processes, including documentation, system entry, and orientation coordination
Assist with employment verifications, letters, and routine HR correspondence
Support payroll preparation by assisting with data entry, audits, and reconciliation in coordination with payroll leadership
Assist employees with benefits enrollment, changes, and general benefits questions
Support benefits administration processes, including open enrollment, qualifying life events, and vendor coordination
Assist with tracking and documentation related to leaves of absence
Enter and maintain employee data in HR systems accurately and timely
Support timekeeping and attendance processes, including resolving basic discrepancies
Run standard HR reports and assist with data requests and audits
Assist with scheduling meetings, interviews, and employee appointments
Support HR projects and initiatives as assigned
Provide administrative support to HR leadership and team members
Qualification
Required
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
3-5 years of experience in Human Resources
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort working in HR systems, such as ADP
Benefits
Health insurance
403(b)-retirement plan
Generous vacation
Sick
Holiday
Family
Medical leave policies
Company
Brooklyn Defenders
Brooklyn Defender Services is a public defense office whose mission is to provide outstanding representation and advocacy free of cost to people facing loss of freedom, family separation and other serious legal harms by the government.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kwame Millar
Chief Operating Officer
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