Hr Manager

New York Film Academy, New York

New York Film Academy (NYFA) is committed to diversity within its community of students, faculty and support staff. NYFA encourages applicants who themselves may have a diverse background and who will be dedicated to contribute further to the diversification of the NYFA community.

In recruiting new members to the NYFA community, NYFA seeks individuals who are purpose-driven, committed to belonging and have a bias for action. NYFA is on the move and it wants entrepreneurial thinkers, ready to create and lead higher education with it. NYFA is becoming a learning organization where innovative ideas and approaches are promoted.

POSITION SUMMARY:

New York Film Academy's - NY Campus is seeking a passionate and driven Human Resource Manager to join its HR Department. The ideal candidate will be an HR professional who is a team player, has strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, and demonstrates an aptitude in using various software products and tools.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following responsibilities are general duties that a particular employee in this position may or may not be required to perform. The day-to-day duties required of this position may vary.

• Manage day to day HR activities for the New YorkCampus.

• Partner with academic and non-academic leaders to develop and lead an effective people strategy for designated teams.

• Provide strategic partnership to supervisors: provide coaching, focus on performance management, leadership development, and conflict management.

• Identify impactful people strategies and policies that enable the organization to perform effectively and scale efficiently as it grows.

• Partner with the Director of HR and members of the HR team on communications, projects and best practices.

• Provide expertise in development and execution, planning, and facilitation of employee relations effort.

• Manage the talent acquisition process, which may include, recruitment, interviewing, and hiring full for all NYFA Campuses.

• Employee Relations:Investigate, recommend action and resolve employee concerns and issues. Facilitateeffective communication with supervisors and employees on company policies and initiatives. Effectively plan and manage employee leaves of absence, short-term disability, leave of absence and accommodation requests, and performance evaluations.

• Payroll and Benefits: Provide employees assistance with timekeeping andbenefitsenrollment. Partner with payroll to accurately plan, process and forecast.

• Safety andTraining: Oversee worker's compensation cases, maintain OSHA standards. Train and guide employees as needed.

• Compliance:Ensure compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to HR matters.

• OverseeHRteam at NYCampus.

• Perform other related duties as required and assigned byDirector of HR.

KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of NY and MiamiLabor Laws.

• Extensive employee relations experience.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience working in a fast-pacedenvironment.

• Knowledge of overall HR functions.

• Quick Learner, detailoriented, thorough and accurate.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

• Follows instructions, responds to the direction of management and maintainsa highlevel of confidentiality.

• Self-starter with a creative mind and a track record of putting ideas into practice and assessing results.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION:

• Minimum 5 years experience as HR Generalist experience preferred. Strong emphasis on employee relations, benefits, HRIS, and payroll.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or similar discipline is a must.

• PHR/SHRM CP certified preferred.

• Experience working with Paycom preferred.

REPRESENTATIVE MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND/OR SOFTWARE USED:

The following machines, tools, equipment and / or software are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. Actual machines, tools, equipment and/ or software used will vary.

• Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Reader, Power Point

• Google Suite

• Apple Software Products (i.e. Mac, etc.)

ENVIRONMENTAL / ATMOSPHERIC WORKING CONDITIONS:

The following environmental / atmospheric working conditions are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. The actual working conditions will vary.

• Office environment.

• Sit for long periods of time to perform various computer/administrative tasks.

• Reasonable dexterity of hands and fingers to operate and/or manipulate computer keyboard and other office equipment.

• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling, and manual dexterity.

• Verbally and effectively communicate utilizing face-to-face contact and telephones.

• Lift, carry, push and/or pull documents/boxes weighing up to 10-20 lbs.

• Variable work schedule - to be determined. Some evenings and weekends may be required.

• Minimal travel as needed.