HR Generalist

Friends of the Children NY

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Human Resources Generalist

Reports to: Director of Operations & Finance

Status: Part-Time (25-30 hrs/week), Non-Exempt ($30-$42/hr)

Basic Function / Position Objective:

The Human Resources Generalist is a key member of the Operations Department, overseeing the daily functions of Human Resources including processing payroll, administering benefits, enforcing company policies, accident/incident investigations, staff training, and other administrative tasks. The Human Resources Generalist will be integrated into the operations team, participating in cross-functional and special projects as needed. The Human Resources Generalist must understand, support, and do whatever is necessary to promote the organization’s mission, vision, values, and principles as well as to be able to clearly articulate the organization’s function.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Payroll and Benefits
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for human resources related matters
  • Process payroll for all employees in ADP TotalSource
  • Administrate employee benefits programs from ADP TotalSource
  • Advise and train managers and employees on the interpretation of the human resources policies, compensation and benefits
  • Fosters and maintains positive relationships with company’s employees, vendors and stakeholders.
• Compliance
  • Maintain compliance with laws, employee legislation, and the National Organization’s requirements to ensure compliance and best practices are being maintained
  • Review, track, and document compliance with training, continuing education, and work assessments. This includes First Aid / CPR training, Mental Health First Aid, anti-harassment training, and all other training as required.
  • Conduct investigations in response to a range of employee concerns, and communicate regularly regarding pending investigations
  • Monitor, support, and administer progressive discipline program as required
• Organizational Culture
  • Facilitate the day-to-day operations of HR requirements through effective critical thinking, communication, and building relationships.
  • Lead committees through
  • Day-to-day management of HR Slack Channel and employee notices
• Special Projects
  • Assist in cross functional and lead special projects as assigned.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• • Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Excellent customer service skills and a positive, customer-oriented attitude demonstrated consistently with all contacts.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Accomplished with Google suite, ADP TotalSource (or other HRIS and payroll system) Asana (or similar project management tool), Zoom, Apple, or PC products. Must be able to operate standard office equipment.
  • Demonstrated ability to draft/produce accurate correspondence and training materials. Demonstrated ability to edit written materials accurately and consistently, including own work.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills. Able to plan, organize, and implement projects and to follow up as required.
  • Must be detail-oriented and enjoy organizing others.
  • Ability to present professional demeanor at all times.
  • Excellent judgment, tact, and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently with limited supervision, as well as to function successfully as a team player.
  • Ability to effectively manage and prioritize several issues/tasks concurrently, meet deadlines, and communicate status effectively.
  • Self-motivated and able to anticipate organizational needs.

Required Education, Experience, and Abilities:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. Five years’ experience in Human Resources or Operations position(s), including experience with payroll and benefits. SHRM-CP or PHR designation preferred.

FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN VALUES

Our values guide us to achieve our mission. Each value applies not only to our youth, Friends, and program teams, but also applies to all Friends of the Children employees, volunteers, and partners. We use our values to make informed decisions; to hire, coach, and manage; and most importantly, we use our values to change the way the world treats and views our most vulnerable youth.

PUT CHILDREN FIRST

We intentionally serve youth who are facing the greatest obstacles. To help our youth discover their limitless potential, we foster their internal resiliency. We listen to our youth and base decisions on each youth's needs and dreams. We prioritize self-care so that we bring our best selves to our work and focus on our youth.

BUILD RELATIONSHIPS ON LOVE

We nurture long-term relationships from a foundation of love, acceptance, and culturally-informed practice. We don't give up easily, and take a no matter what approach to our work. We commit for the long-term. We intentionally develop collaborative relationships over time with trust, empathy, and healthy communication. We believe that we build community through one-on-one connections that are authentic, respectful, and meaningful.

COMMIT TO EMPOWERMENT

We leverage personal strengths to take ownership of our futures. We build relationships within the communities of our youth and families to strengthen social networks and provide bridges to new opportunities. We consistently inspire possibility through empathy, hard work, and fun. We model all of this for our youth, families and each other.

PURSUE GOALS RELENTLESSLY

We celebrate all achievements, big and small. We are disciplined in our commitment to goals, while innovative in how we reach them. We believe that the definition of success requires intentional reflection and adjustment over time. We work together and hold ourselves accountable with data to achieve short and long-term outcomes.

DEMAND EQUITY

We acknowledge the historical and present injustices impacting marginalized communities. We demand equity from ourselves and from our community. We insist that all people have the necessary support to achieve all of their hopes and dreams. We amplify the voices of our children, families, and communities. We bring together different experiences, skills, and backgrounds to provide opportunities to overcome personal, systemic, and institutional barriers.