Human Resources Generalist

African American Planning Commission, Inc.

The African American Planning Commission; Inc. (AAPCI) is a New York City-based nonprofit organization committed to reducing homelessness and addressing the related issues of domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, mental illness, substance abuse, shortage of affordable housing, and unemployment in the communities in which we live and serve.

To be successful in this, we are building a team of professionals to service individuals and families with complex and chronic care needs to ensure they receive the right care, in the right setting and at the right time.

Join us if you are passionate about making a difference and impacting the lives of those less fortunate, helping your local communities, and building skills and experience that can last a lifetime.  We are completely committed to building and maintaining a great organizational culture that involves active employees – people looking to give back to inspire creativity in others, and to motivate and empower one another.

Human Resources Generalist

Position summary:

Apply human resources expertise to provide a wide range of Human Resources (HR) support and advice to the staff. The successful candidate will play a key role in the success of the organization by executing the daily functions of the Human Resources department, including recruiting.  The successful candidate is responsible for the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring top talents across various departments within the organization.  Collaborating closely with hiring directors to identify needs, develop recruitment strategies, and ensure a positive candidate experience while meeting hiring goals.

This position requires solid organizational and analytical skills, with a focus on attention to detail and strong background in Compliance and Labor Laws.

As a Human Resources Generalist, you will be responsible for:

• Actively seeking qualified candidates through various channels like job boards, LinkedIn, professional networks, employee referrals, and outreach to build a diverse talent pool.
• Crafting compelling job descriptions that accurately reflect the role requirements and company culture to attract top candidates.
• Reviewing resumes and conduct initial phone screenings to assess candidate’s qualifications and fit for the role.
• Scheduling and conducting virtual interviews with hiring directors, including behavioral and technical assessments, to evaluate candidate’s suitability.
• Providing detailed feedback to hiring managers on candidate strengths and weaknesses to inform decision-making.
• Extending job offers to selected candidates and manage the onboarding process.
• Fostering strong relationships with hiring directors to understand their team needs and proactively identify potential talent gaps.
• Staying informed about industry trends, competitor activity, and market compensation to assist with recruitment strategies.
• Monitoring key recruitment metrices such as time-to-hire, source of hire, and fill rate to identify areas of improvement.
• Contributing to promoting the company’s employer brand through various channels to attract high-quality candidates.
• Conducting or acquiring background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; and review policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintaining knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Serves as a back up to HR Generalist.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with candidates and hiring directors
• Strong sourcing ad screening abilities to identify qualified candidates efficiently
• Proven experience in conducting successful interviews and assessing candidate’s potential
• Proficiency in using Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and recruitment tools
• Working knowledge of employment laws and compliance requirements
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve recruitment goals
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to navigate complex hiring challenges
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
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• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Experience using the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems (Paycom).

Education and Experience

• High School diploma with 8+ years’ experience in Human Resources.
• Associates degree with 3+years’ experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field with 1-2 years’ experience
• Fluency in both verbal and written communication in Spanish a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 5 pounds at times
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities

• Working knowledge of the NYC homeless shelter system is a plus

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with the requirements of the New York State and New York City pay transparency laws.  Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individuals’ competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role. 

Compensation:

The base salary for this role ranges from $65,000.00 to $68,958.50.

Benefits

AAPCI provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits:  Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental and Vision
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (23 days)
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Retirement Benefits Plan (403B)
• You may also get your college student debt forgiven, tax free, on Federal Direct Loans created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, PSLF, if you work full-time and after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a Qualifying Repayment Plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer 

AAPCI is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity to all qualified applicants without regard to actual or perceived  race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.