Human Resources Generalist - YWCA of the City of New York

YWCA – NYC is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. We are a multiracial women’s social justice organization dedicated to addressing issues that emerge at the intersection of race, class and gender. This position will report directly into the Director of Human Resources.

Support the Director of HR by assisting with the human resource functions of the YWCA to include payroll, onboarding, benefits administration, and HRIS maintenance. The ideal candidate will be flexible, responsive, and willing to take on additional tasks or projects as requested by the Director of Human Resources. Specific experience in payroll administration is preferred. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Essential duties and responsibilities

Oversee payroll, HRIS, applicant tracking systems and employee records to ensure accuracy
Update company organization information such as organizational charts, employee handbook and the employee directory as needed
Support the Executive Recruiter in recruitment efforts for exempt and nonexempt personnel
Assist with orientation and onboarding new employees remotely. Work on completing the onboarding platform on Paylocity
Work on updating the Paylocity system to ensure maximum use
Liaison with Communications team on new HR news for newsletter
Remain current with employment laws and regulations, and complying with all existing governmental and labor legal and government reporting requirements including any related to the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), the Department of Labor, worker compensation, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Special projects, ad hoc requests

Benefits

Overseeing benefit plan communication, enrollment, and administration, and assisting employees with day-to-day questions about benefit plans
First point of contact for employees and liaison to benefit providers to resolve any insurance issues
Compiling required non-discrimination reports for benefit plans as needed.
Monitoring new hires, status changes, and terminations as they pertain to benefit eligibility

Conducting new hire orientations, fulfill onboarding checklist based on company and legal requirements
Serving as administrator for the Y retirement fund and the 403b: overseeing enrollment, and providing calculations to the fund per pay cycle and assisting in the preparation of the 5500 for 403B and Health and Welfare Plans

Liaising with audit and third-party finance teams on issues related to HR, staffing, payroll and benefits
Maintaining confidentiality of employee records and information

Payroll

Administering payroll cycle bi-weekly for both exempt and non-exempt employees
Verify pay for employees and accrual benefits for new hires, terminations, and/or other separation including vacation accrual, bonus payouts, and any other payroll adjustments

Employee Engagement and Operations

Ensuring employee handbook is current and updated with policies that meet the needs of the organization while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, including COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ERISA, and applicable postings

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree required, a minimum of 5 years of experience preferred
Knowledge and experience with processing payroll and time and attendance systems
Experience with payroll and HRIS system, Paylocity experience is a plus
Strong work ethic and professional values, Strong interpersonal skills both verbal and written
Self-motivated, able to work well independently and take an initiative
Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
Fiercely detail oriented with ability to prioritize short-term needs with long-term planning.
Desire to learn and grow as part of an expanding organization; team player with a flexible, creative, and analytical approach to problem solving.
Flexible, organized, and dependable with excellent problem-solving skills
Able to manage multiple competing priorities and proven ability to meet deadlines
Commitment to the YWCA – NYC’s social justice mission
Knowledge on local, state, and federal laws

HQ Office Location:

50 Broadway, 22^nd Floor

New York, New York 10004

Role Location:

HQ or Remote (in NYS)

The position is Full-time and Exempt. Benefits we offer:

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
YWCA Retirement Plan
403(b) Plan
Paid time off
UNUM Voluntary insurance (Additional Life, Life AD&D, Dep. Life)
FSA and employer funded HRA dollars to spend towards out of pocket health costs

To apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter that addresses your qualifications and ability to fulfill the responsibilities outlined above, as well as your salary requirements, to [email protected].

The YWCA of the City of New York is an equal opportunity employer and contractor. We provide equal employment and contracting opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to 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.