Human Resources Generalist Temporary Full Time

The Riverside Church•New York, NY

36d•$75,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist performs human resources-related duties at the professional level and may carry out responsibilities in some or all of the following functional areas: Employee Relations: Handling day-to-day employee inquiries, managing conflicts, and fostering a positive work environment. Performance Management: Assisting with performance reviews and developing related programs. Training & Development: Coordinating and sometimes delivering training programs to address skill gaps and support career growth. Benefits Administration: Overseeing employee benefits programs and serving as the main point of contact for benefit-related questions. Recruitment Support: Assisting the Director with higher-level recruiting tasks, such as conducting interviews and managing the applicant tracking system (ATS).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university or equivalent experience
4+ years of HR Generalist experience
Experience maintaining confidential/sensitive information
HRIS strong experience required (Time & Attendance, Reporting, Onboarding & Recruitment), ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to intuit and proactively anticipate needs of the HR Director
Self-motivated, proactive and possesses a high sense of urgency
Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a diverse and fast-paced environment
Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity with all issues
Exhibit confidence and self-assurance
High level of adaptability.
Progressive thinker and innovator but also focused on the tasks at hand
Team player, jumps in to help lend a hand
Strong organizational, analytical and troubleshooting skills
Strong communication skills both verbal, written and visual

Nice To Haves

Training and development strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Works closely with individual departments in establishing position requirements, developing job descriptions, as needed.
Identifies targeted and effective talent sources and engages appropriately
Conducts employment verifications, including necessary references, background checks, and other employment requirements prior to official offer.
Extends written contingent offer job offer.
Oversees the maintenance of all employee and applicant documentation as dictated by governing agencies.
Coordinates with common departments to ensure smooth transition for new hire (i.e., tech, security, mailroom, etc.)
Conducts onboarding sessions for all new hires
Provides all required documentation, ensuring full completion and submission.
Ensures employee gains understanding of benefit plans and enrollment provisions. Counsel employees on plan provisions for informed decisions.
Review Employee Handbook for general comprehensive.
Follow up on all new hire paperwork for compliance purposes
Responsible for administration of employee benefits in all company operations.
Administer health and welfare plans, including enrollments and terminations. Process required documents through payroll and insurance providers to ensure accurate record keeping and proper deductions.
Serve as the COBRA administrator for the organization.
Provide special guidance and assistance to employees on various employee benefit plans.
Handle benefits inquiries and complaints to ensure quick, equitable, courteous resolution. Maintain contact with hospitals, physicians, insurance companies, employees and beneficiaries to facilitate proper and complete utilization of benefits for all employees.
Manage annual open enrollment period.
Assure organization compliance with Affordable Care Act ACA.
Complete unemployment claims.
Reports, maintains and monitors all workers compensation case files; follows up on open cases
Gather intelligence through the HRIS tools available.
Generate, track and analyze data to assess efficiencies and performance of Company.
Create standard reports to monitor and assess practices.
Generates quarterly reports on HR metrics
Acts as backup/support for the following payroll functions:
Polls electronic time clocks and review the downloaded information for completeness and accuracy.
Contacts various department supervisors for any missed times.
Processes weekly transfer of time and attendance to Finance department for payroll processing.
Compiles internal management reports from payroll system software.
Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment and benefits laws and regulations
Oversee annual appraisals and performance evaluation process
Review, revise, and advise HR Director on training and development needs
Participates in executing department goals, objectives and the development of systems.
Monitors tardy and absenteeism reports and ensures proper documentation is issued on employees who have excessive tardiness or absenteeism problems
Manages and tracks employee disciplinary actions
Maintains OSHA reports
Maintains and coordinates employee wellness, education, and appreciation programs.
Flexibility acting in an administrative capacity