Human Resources Generalist, Black LGBTQIA+ Migrant Project

Transgender Law Center•New York, NY

2d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and mission-aligned HR Generalist to serve as the dedicated people and culture partner for the Black LGBTQ+ Migrant Project (BLMP), a fiscally sponsored project of TLC. This role will focus on supporting BLMP staff and leadership across employee relations, compliance, learning and development, and organizational culture. This position sits within TLC's People and Culture team, ensuring BLMP receives dedicated HR support while staying connected to TLC's HR frameworks and compliance infrastructure. The ideal candidate brings strong HR expertise, a trauma-informed approach, and a genuine commitment to the Black LGBTQ+ and migrant communities that BLMP serves.

Requirements

1-3 years of HR experience across functions such as employee relations, compliance, or learning and development
Familiarity with federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices
Experience maintaining HRIS systems, personnel records, and HR documentation
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate sensitive situations with discretion and a trauma-informed, restorative approach to conflict resolution
Familiarity with community organizing and the ability to work effectively alongside grassroots and movement-based organizations
Passion for and commitment to Black liberation, Black migrant justice, and the abolition of the carceral state

Responsibilities

Serve as a first point of contact for employee relations concerns
Conduct workplace investigations in a fair, trauma-informed, and legally compliant manner
Support managers with performance management processes (coaching conversations, written warnings, PIPs)
Facilitate conflict resolution and restorative conversations when appropriate
Provide guidance on accommodations and interactive process requirements
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., wage & hour, leave laws, anti-discrimination statutes)
Maintain and update HR policies to align with legal requirements and organizational values
Support leave administration (FMLA, state-specific sick time, PTO tracking, ADA)
Partner with leadership to reduce risk and ensure equitable employment practices
Maintain accurate employee records and documentation
Support manager training initiatives
Assist with leadership development programming
Track and support performance review cycles
Identify trends in employee feedback to inform growth opportunities
Maintain HRIS systems and personnel files
Prepare HR reports and workforce analytics
Support audits and documentation requests
Assist with payroll coordination as needed
Support initiatives that promote engagement, belonging, and psychological safety
Partner with leadership to reinforce organizational values
Assist in change management and communication planning
Analyze HR data to identify workforce trends and recommend improvements
Participate in organization-wide activities and shared responsibilities that support team alignment and culture

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision (TLC covers 100% of premiums for employees, 80% for dependents)
Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (currently $3,500 per year)
Employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account (currently $1,500 per year)
Optional employee-funded Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Fund that can grant financial assistance for certain qualifying disasters and personal hardships
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
3 weeks’ sick leave
19 days’ vacation (24 after 3 years’ employment) and 12 holidays
Organizational ‘slowdown’ in winter and summer, including, historically, 2 weeks paid time off in the summer and 2 weeks paid time off at the end of the year (separate from employee vacation time)
2-month paid sabbatical program available after 5 years of employment
Retirement plan with partial organizational matching
Indemnity insurance for critical illness, hospital confinement, and accidents
Professional development & coaching
Office setup, phone and internet reimbursement (if working from home)
Additional mental health, budgeting, travel, and pet benefits