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African American Planning Commission, Inc.

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11206, Brooklyn, NY, USA
69K-69K Annually
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11206, Brooklyn, NY, USA
69K-69K Annually
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Provide full-cycle HR support including sourcing, interviewing, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, compliance with employment laws, investigations, benefits administration, and HRIS/talent system usage. Serve as backup for other HR generalists and support a positive relationship between staff and leadership.
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Human Resources Generalist and Recruiter

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 Resource department, including recruiting, employee relations, performance management, enforcing company policies and HR best practices while facilitating a positive relationship between personnel and leadership staff.

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

 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Sourcing, interviewing and hiring qualified applicants.  Collaborates with hiring directors to understand skills and competencies required for vacant positions.
  • Conducts background screening and employee eligibility verifications.
  • Assist with new hire onboarding and employee recognition programs.
  • Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to recruiting, employee relations, disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; employee recognition, and morale; compensation, benefits, occupational health and safety.
  • Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
  • Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, investigations and terminations.
  • Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
  • Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
  • Serves as a backup to HR Generalist Employee Relations and HR Generalist, Benefits Administrator.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Minimal Qualifications:

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 2+ years’ experience.

  • Fluency in both verbal and written communication in Spanish a plus.

  • Experience with Paycom and/or ADP Workforce Now preferred.


Required Skills/Abilities:


  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

  • 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.

  • Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

  • Experience with the organizations HRIS and talent management systems (Paycom).




Physical Requirements:


  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

  • Must be able to lift to 5 pounds at times

  • Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities

  • Strong understanding of the NYC homeless shelter system (including working knowledge

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

 

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of New York State and 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 compensation being offered for this role is between $68,958.





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

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