Human Resources Manager

Lehigh Valley Zoo•North Whitehall Township, PA

13d•$55,000 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lehigh Valley Zoo is seeking a Human Resources Manager to support our staff as the Zoo continues to grow and thrive. Located in the heart of the 1,200 acre Trexler Nature Preserve, the Lehigh Valley Zoo offers the best of both city and country in our rural yet well connected location. JOB SUMMARY The Human Resources Manager is responsible for all Human Resources activities for the Lehigh Valley Zoo and its employees, including staffing, payroll, benefits management, performance management, employee relations and other administrative duties. The Human Resources Manager will also help to support the activities of the President & CEO of the Zoo as the Executive Assistant. The Human Resources Manager will work closely with other Zoo leaders to support the initiatives and strategic direction of the Zoo.

Requirements

Knowledge of employment law and Human Resources general practices
Excellent organizational, multi-tasking and communication skills
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
Works well independently and within a group setting
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
High proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word and Excel
High School Diploma or equivalent
1-3 years’ experience in a similar Human Resources role required
exposure to Payroll preferred
Experience with HRIS systems
Willing to adjust working hours to accommodate attendance at signature events, special promotions and Winter Light Spectacular, which will require some availability on weekends, holidays and evenings.

Nice To Haves

Human Resources or related Business Associates degree preferred
Paylocity preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain complete and accurate payroll, benefits and personnel files.
Administer benefits for all employees, including tracking new employee eligibility, distributing benefits documentation, and ensuring proper enrollment. Act as liaison between employee and benefits providers.
Assist with the establishment, monitoring, and/or enhancement of performance management/rewards and recognition systems.
Work with Finance team to administer the annual benefits open enrollment.
Manage employee time off balances and annual rollover/payout of accrued, unused paid time off.
Ensure compliance with unemployment, workers compensation, FMLA, and other state or federal labor laws.
Facilitate the Zoo’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Provide job posting and pre-screening assistance as requested by hiring managers. Work with Marketing team to ensure jobs are properly advertised.
Send out offer letters and facilitate onboarding process.
Facilitate background checks and clearances.
Assist department managers/supervisors with onboarding plans and schedules, as well as communicate with new hires.
Attend guest services orientation sessions, at minimum biannually.
Ensure internship processes are standardized amongst departments.
Witness and/or assist with termination meetings as requested by department managers. Conduct exit interviews.
Ensure completion of all departing employee paperwork and processes, including benefits and IT.
Ensure that Paylocity HRIS system is up-to-date with all employee information necessary for payroll.
Process bi-weekly payroll, working closely with the Finance Manager, who reviews and approves payroll, and posts related accounting entries.
Primary user of Paylocity HRIS system. Enroll and terminate employees in payroll system. Provide support for this system for all staff and supervisors as needed.
Assist department managers by providing continual tips and training on Paylocity so that they can better utilize the system.
Support year end W2 and health care reporting.
Assist the Zoo Leadership team with scheduling appointments and arranging meetings.
Support the Board of Directors through communications, scheduling and updating the Boardable application. Assist the President & CEO with coordinating and hosting the quarterly Board meetings.
Working with the Development team, coordinate outreach opportunities for the President & CEO.
Supports the Zoo’s Lehigh Valley Zoo 4 All (LVZ4A) program to ensure we foster an inclusive culture.
Periodically serve as the Manager in Charge (MIC) during Zoo open hours.
Adjust schedule periodically to accommodate 7-days/week Zoo operations, to help ensure that all employees have access to Human Resources support.
Provide ideas and feedback as to how we can continuously improve Zoo Human Resources practices, as well as how we can more efficiently utilize our existing systems.
Provide support to other departments as needed.