Title: Human Resources Generalist
Department: Administration
Job Location: 20 Washington Square N, New York (Hybrid)
Job Status: Full-Time
Availability: M-F, 9-5 pm, requires flexibility during nonstandard hours
FLSA: Exempt

About Greenwich House:

Founded in 1902 as a settlement house to help New York’s increasing immigrant population adjust to life in a new country, Greenwich House today offers a variety of programs and approaches that continue to provide thousands of New Yorkers with health and wellness supports, education and personal enrichment, and skills building and cultural experiences.

Position Summary

The HR Generalist provides exceptional HR support to the Greenwich House team through his/her/their knowledge of all areas of HR. The HR Generalist assists in creating and coordinating various HR programs and initiatives, ensuring that HR is a trusted resource and collaborator for all. The successful HR generalist develops and maintains partnerships throughout the organization and maximizes HR best practices to deliver value-added services to management and employees that reflect the organization's business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• To provide excellent service to management and employees in all facets of HR, including recruitment, talent development, benefit management, onboarding, and serving as an internal consultant to Greenwich House staff.
• Use the Greenwich House systems to generate regular reports for audits, benefits management and consolidation, compensation review, etc.
• Serve as a resource for employee relations issues, assisting managers in coaching, performance management and discipline, when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommend best practices.
• Drive change management, employee engagement, recognition programs, and company-wide HR initiatives for positive employee relations.
• Work with program units to ensure alignment between staff, programs, and HR.
• Participate in the evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follow up to ensure that training objectives are met. Identify training needs for programs and supervisory staff.
• Manage benefits administration and vendor relationships, including ACA compliance and recommending changes when appropriate.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Minimum 3 years of experience in a fast-paced executive/administrative office setting.
• Strong knowledge of computer and digital platforms and tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, as well as several Google tools including Docs, Sheets, Forms, etc. Knowledge of other tools is a plus.
• Qualifies as, or is willing to obtain licensing to become, a New York State public notary.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or related field preferred. At least three to five years of Human Resource generalist experience required.
• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR highly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proven interpersonal, coaching and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with meticulous attention to detail and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues across all programs and sites, and outside partners and vendors.
• Proficiency with HRIS and talent management systems. Experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred but not required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:

As of October 29, 2021, we are requiring all Greenwich House and Barrow Street Nursery School new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the start date.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Greenwich House is an equal opportunity employer and is advocate for diversity in the workplace. All candidates will benefit from equality of opportunity and fair treatment without regard to race; color; age; religion; pregnancy; sex; sexual orientation; disability; gender identity; gender expression; national origin; genetic information; Veteran status; marital status; or prior protected activity

GH complies with all applicable federal, state, and city employment laws.

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