Human Resource Manager

Title: Human Resource Manager

Position Location: This position will be based in ACT’s New York office.

Reports to: Associate Executive Director of Operations and HR

FLSA Status: Salaried-Exempt

Employment Type: Full-time

Hours: Monday-Friday, hybrid position, requires a mix of remote work, work on site, and in-person meetings.

Salary: The base salary for this position is $65K; additional compensation is negotiable based on experience.

Organization: African Communities Together (ACT) is an organization of African immigrants fighting for civil rights, opportunity, and a better life for our families here in the U.S. and worldwide. ACT works to support and empower African immigrants to integrate socially, advance economically, and engage civically. ACT connects African immigrants to services, empowers our members to develop as grassroot leaders, and leads campaigns for social change. ACT’s African immigrant membership comes from a diverse range of nationalities, cultures, and languages, and is religiously diverse, majority women, and predominantly working-class and low income.  

Position Description:  Reporting to the Associate Executive Director of Operations and HR, the Human Resource Manager will perform a variety of administrative and operational functions for the department, including recruiting, onboarding, payroll and compliance, benefits administration, assisting in the enforcement of company policies and practices, and other special projects as assigned. This position requires a versatile HR professional who can effectively manage various HR functions and act as a liaison between HR and employees, ensuring seamless communication and prompt resolution of requests and questions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage the recruitment process (post, source, screen, schedule interviews, conduct reference checks) and collaborate with hiring managers to define job responsibilities and create job descriptions and screening criteria.
• Plan and conduct new employee orientation.
• Handle offboarding procedures and administrative separation transactions (including communicating with the payroll processor (Gusto) and IT, conducting exit interviews, and benefits information).
• Working with the Associate Executive Director of Operations and HR, assisting managers in communicating performance improvement plans and disciplinary procedures, resolving employee conflicts and misconduct.
• Assist in administering and providing information on employee performance management, compensation, and employee benefits programs, including enrollment and communication of medical insurance, retirement, fringe benefits, and time-off policies.
• Working with the Associate Executive Director of Operations and HR manage the organization's payroll and HR platform (Gusto). Process bi-weekly payroll.
• Serve as a point of contact for benefit-related inquiries.
• Assist in developing and implementing ACT’s personnel policies and procedures.
• Working with the Associate Executive Director of Operations and HR, maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. and upkeep of the employee handbook.
• Maintain employee personnel files and HR-related documents in electronic and/or physical form. Ensure confidentiality is maintained for all sensitive HR-related information.
• Support initiatives to enhance employee engagement and well-being.
• Handle HR-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and managers, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the Associate Executive Director of Operations and HR. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in human resources.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field. Professional HR Certification is preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of benefits administration and payroll processing are a plus.
• Demonstrate knowledge and familiarity of HR compliance, practices, and procedures. - specifically, US federal/state compliance requirements.
• Ability to handle sensitive employee and organizational matters with the utmost discretion.
• Able to build interpersonal relationships across the organization.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team, promoting mutual accountability and inspiring trust and confidence from colleagues.
• Knowledge and comfort with Google Suite and Microsoft applications.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to diagnose problems and implement appropriate solutions.
• Great organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in English is required. Fluency in a widely spoken African language is desirable.
• A passion for ACT’s mission and demonstrated commitment to community-centered immigrant justice.

Employee Benefits

We offer a full comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Simplified Employee Pension Plan (SEP-IRA). Additional benefits include professional development and a sabbatical/longevity bonus.

Paid Time and Holidays Off

African Communities Together (ACT) offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees. Benefits include two weeks of paid vacation and medical leave, a personal day for every two months worked, paid holidays throughout the calendar year (including federal holidays), and a year-end winter break from December 24th to January 1st.

Application Process 

To apply, please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter describing your interest in the position here. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications by (October 13th, 2023); however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role Studies have shown people of the global majority and female-identifying candidates in particular are likely to “count themselves out” of otherwise well-matched opportunities due to this fact. If much of this job description describes you, please apply for this role. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

African Communities Together (ACT) believes that all persons are entitled to Equal Employment Opportunity, and we do not discriminate against our staff members or applicants for employment because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, sex, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran or citizenship status provided they are qualified and meet the requirements for the position. ACT provides reasonable accommodation to candidates with disabilities. 

ACT is an affirmative action employer, and strongly supports the social goals of affirmative action. We therefore make special efforts to recruit individuals from groups that are historically under-represented in professional environments, or that suffer from broader societal discrimination.