Human Resources Generalist

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

OVERVIEW
New City Kids mission is loving kids for change to create a community of spiritual, leadership, academic, and musical development. The program has a two-tiered structure, each tier complementing the other. First, New City Kids operate highly structured academic and performing arts-focused after-school centers for at-risk children ages six to thirteen. But what really makes the After School Center unique is the second tier. Instead of staffing the program with paid adults or volunteers, high school students are employed. These intensive internships are designed to open teens eyes to their own amazing abilities and to awaken them to the joy of leadership, the goodness of earning money, the attainability of a college education, and the transforming power of Gods love.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the guidance of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the HR Generalist coordinates the day to day Human Resources functions of New City Kids for its four program sites in two states(Michigan & New Jersey). Responsibilities include recruitment, onboarding of staff, support in the administration of payroll, benefits and leave administration (including health, 401k, insurances, PTO, FMLA, etc.), compliance administration (including workers comp, unemployment insurance, safety and health and other reports and filings), enforce agency policy and provide general support for managers in the areas of employee relations, employment, performance management, recruiting, screening, and hiring. The HR Generalist works in collaboration with other members of New City Kids leadership team to ensure an efficient department
SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support staffing and recruiting activities, including postings, offer letters, background checks, onboarding
• Partner with senior hiring managers to ensure compliance and best practice
• HR general administration including employee eligibility verifications, separations, internal status changes, etc.
• Assist with and ensure timely payroll administration in collaboration with finance team
• Maintenance of HRIS database and applications, input, reporting
• Coordinate benefits administration, including open enrollment, processing changes, responding to employee questions, etc.
• Ensure HR compliance with federal, state and local employment regulations including; postings and notices, and process and file documents related to employment, insurance, unemployment, workers' comp, etc.
• Manage HR helpdesk to provide HR service and problem solving to New City Kids employees
• Assist with long and short term HR projects to strengthen New City Kids, including policies, standardized processes, and necessary training in relevant areas (e.g., recruiting, performance management, compensation administration)
• Respond to employee and management inquiries in relevant areas of responsibility and engage in basic problem resolution and customer service
• Advise and ensure adherence to established policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• A strong commitment and ability to communicate the goals and mission of New City Kids, including a personal and active Christian commitment, and alignment with our statement of faith and diversity, equity and inclusion policy
• A passion to work for a mission-driven organization
• Demonstrated ability to work on and desire to build diverse teams and help New City Kids fulfill its DEI policy
• 5 years progressively more responsible experience in HR with a focus in a Generalist role
• Can effectively balance projects in multiple areas to meet high-level objectives
• Excellent communication and listening skills; verbal and written
• Sense of urgency and commitment to customer service
• Excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate a problem and develop strategies in advance
• Fluidly navigates complex and changing environments as the organization grows and adapts
• Quickly masters multiple online platforms
• Competent understanding of general Human Resources policies, procedures, and employment/labor laws
• Demonstrated knowledge of the recruitment cycle and benefits management
• 2+ years of experience in effective employee relations
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to details
• Excellent organization and planning skills
• Education at a BA/BS level with degree/major preferred in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• Additional HR training (including professional certifications such as PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred

DETAILS

• Position Type: Full time
• Location: Paterson, New Jersey
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD insurance plan; 401K, Vacation, Sick/Personal, Quarterly prayer days
• Reports to: New City Kids Chief Human Resources Officer
• Salary: $70,000