Senior Human Resources Generalist

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Senior Human Resources Generalist Full-time Regular Professional Bronx, NY, US 2 days ago Requisition ID: 3202 Salary Range: $72,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually PRIMARY FUNCTION/PURPOSE: The Senior Human Resources Generalist performs duties at the professional level supporting a wide range of Human Resources functions in some of the following areas: performance appraisal process, orientation, and training/development and compliance efforts. This role will be responsible for employee and labor relations and be an active member of the overall Human Resources team and will provide support in on-going Human Resources projects. The position requires an extremely perceptive person who can interact respectfully with individuals at all levels within the Agency, as well as with external vendors, with an understanding of the balance between the Agency’s needs, business demands, and employee goodwill. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure consistent interpretation and administration of Agency policies and procedures, practices and principles relating to employee and labor relations and risk management. Manage labor relations and disciplinary issues with employees, by conducting investigations, counselling, and advising directors, supervisors, and general staff on recommended approaches to resolve challenges to avoid grievances and offer resolution options and prevention processes for recurrences . Provide advisement to directors, managers, and supervisors in areas of employment law, overall performance management (which includes annual and introductory employee reviews), and professional development. Train managers and supervisors on productive and efficient management as it pertains to coaching; corrective actions; effective communication skills; interventive actions to resolve employee grievances; general effective interactive skills to minimize escalations. Liaise with broker on employee eligibility for benefit plans. Review benefits and claims with employees. Processes enrollments, cancellations, or changes. Manage and organize benefits annual open enrollment. Manage leaves of absence, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD) – maternity, paternity, medical, Paid Family Leave (PFL), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), etc. Process and monitor all workers’ compensation case files; follows-up on open cases. Review new hire packets, within two days of orientation [before senior management sign off]. Exhibit extensive knowledge, while maintaining compliance of human resources policies and procedures & Federal, State, and local laws regarding employment practices. Ensure compliance with USCIS Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification; periodically, quarterly at minimum, conduct I-9 Form completion audits. Collaborate with HR Specialist and/or other team members to audit all personnel records and HRIS systems on a quarterly basis. Maintain an environment of positive employee relation by maintaining confidentiality, establishing trust and credibility, being approachable and fair, balancing business needs with employee needs, and spending significant time interfacing directly with employees and managers. Conduct site visits and ensure State, City and Federal regulatory compliance posters at all sites. Irrespective of responsibility, serve as backup support where needed to meet business demands and needs. Any additional duties and activities and designated by supervisor. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field. At least six (6) years of prior human resources generalist experience. Must have strong knowledge of or ability to acquire knowledge of relevant employment laws, including but not limited to labor law, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA),NewYorkStatePaidFamilyLeave(PFL),New YorkCitySafeandSickLeaveAct and Americanswith Disabilities (ADA). Musthaveemployee relations, administration of benefits and compensation programs, benefits,and leave of absence experience. Utilizegoodjudgment anddiscretion inthehandlingofconfidentialinformation. Mustbedetailoriented, highly organized,andcanworkindependently. Abilitytomanagemultipleandshiftingprioritieswithstrongfollow-upskills. Excellentprojectmanagement,timemanagementandpresentationskills. Highlevelofexperience andcomfortworkingwithinanHRIS system. Excellentoralandwrittencommunication skills coupledwithstronginterpersonalskills. Worktoresolveissuesinaproactive,respectful,andpositivemanner. ProficientinMSOffice,Outlook,Excel,PowerPoint,andAdobe. OTHER REQUIREMENTS (including Physical Demands): May be required to work long hours and a varied schedule. Travelling throughout various locations in the New York City area. Lifting and moving objects weighing up to 30 pounds several times a week. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EEO Statement Children’s Rescue Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Childrens Rescue Fund