HR Generalist

Main areas of focus: Employee Relations, Compliance, Payroll, Benefits, HRIS, Supportive Functions
Location: This opportunity is an in-person position at our headquarters in the Bronx in the West Farms neighborhood, with the possibility of remote workdays.
Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000 annually
JOB DESCRIPTION:
As the HR Generalist, you'll provide integral support to our Director of People and the Human Resources team. You'll work across every team to support individuals at various moments during their employment journey, from recruitment to retirement, ensuring all record keeping is maintained to the highest standard through careful entry and Quality Assurance.
Although we have dedicated recruitment and HRIS team members, your role will involve collaboration with these teams to ensure a seamless employee experience. This position is ideal for individuals with HR experience or those with strong administrative backgrounds interested in transitioning into the HR field. You will gain valuable experience in a fast-paced, dynamic, and learning-focused environment.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Employee Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for employee support, addressing concerns promptly and effectively.
• Compliance: Maintain compliance with employment laws and regulations, keeping policies updated and thorough.
• Onboarding: Facilitate the onboarding process, ensuring new employees feel welcomed and supported.
• Offboarding: Handle the offboarding process with empathy and thoroughness, including exit interviews.
• HRIS Management: Support the HRIS team with recordkeeping, reporting, and people analytics.
• Employee Changes : Process employee change procedures, ensuring appropriate approvals, documentation, internal communications, and system updates.
• Supervisor Support: Provide support to supervisors, answering questions about policy enforcement, handling write-ups, and ensuring consistent policy application.
• Collaboration: Work alongside the recruitment and HRIS teams, providing support as needed.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years of relevant HR experience, or strong administrative experience with an interest in transitioning to HR.
• Proven experience in employee relations and handling a variety of scenarios with empathy and professionalism.
• Solid understanding of employment law and compliance.
• Interest in learning and developing skills in HRIS management and people analytics.
• Proficiency in Excel and reporting, with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to create engaging and informative training materials.

IT'S AN ADDED PLUS IF YOU HAVE...

• Experience working with TriNet or a similar PEO.
• SHRM or HRCI Certification.
• Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

YOU'LL BE SUCCESSFUL IF...

• You are a culture-driver: Integrity, persistence, patience, and a genuine desire to empower colleagues are at your core. You value individuality and understand the importance of each role within the organization.
• You value precision: Meticulousness and striving for excellence in every detail is your approach, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• You are an excellent communicator: Clear, consistent, and thoughtful communication is your forte, both verbally and in writing, with professionalism and warmth.
• You get things done: You're a multitasking expert who follows through on every task, meeting deadlines and taking initiative on projects.
• You cross your t's and dot your i's: Staying up-to-date on employment law changes and ensuring compliance excites you.
• You communicate the complex simply: You excel at simplifying legal jargon and technical policies, making them relatable and understandable.
• You are mission-driven: You understand the critical role of supporting our staff in advancing our mission to transform the lives of children with autism. You are passionate about contributing to a cause that makes a significant impact in underserved communities.

Team Overview
McCarton's Human Resources team champions a team-focused and values-driven people experience that is intentional at each stage of the employment journey. We partner with every level of the organization, equipping and supporting each staff member. We lead with generosity, prioritize care for the team, invite feedback, and seek to continually grow and innovate.
About Us
The McCarton Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing exceptional treatment and services to children with autism and other developmental disabilities. We believe in the potential of every child with developmental disabilities and strive to help them reach their full potential. Our McCarton Integrated Model combines speech and language therapy, fine and gross motor therapy, sensory integration therapy, socialization with peers, developmental play skills, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy.
Equal Employment Opportunity
McCarton provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, prohibiting discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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