Description

Organization

Founded in 2018, the Imogen Roche Foundation’s mission is to build emotional resilience and support mental wellness in children and teens through project-based learning, community engagement, youth leadership and literacy. We pursue this mission by providing choice-based activities that empower student voices, with delivery methods that prioritize social and emotional learning, and develop compassion, understanding and kindness. 

Position

Now in its fourth year, the Imogen Roche Foundation, Inc. (IF) is experiencing a period of rapid expansion and growth. We are seeking a full-time Human Resources Administrator to process payroll, administer benefits, ensure compliance, and help us maintain a positive work culture as we scale up operations and employ many more people. The HR administrator will be the primary contact person for any HR-related queries. The ideal candidate will be adept at navigating Paylocity, possess an in-depth understanding of human resources and benefits administration, and have the ability to build relationships of trust and confidence with multiple levels of employees. This position is a great opportunity for a mission-driven, detail-oriented, creative problem-solver to get in on the ground floor of a rapidly-expanding learning organization that prioritizes the career growth of its employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES (include, but are not limited to)

• Develop hiring strategy
• Recruit employees and track application status
• Conduct reference checks
• Onboard new employees and maintain new hire checklist
• Ensure compliance with OCFS and NYC DOE staff requirements
• Set up new hires in PEO platform
• Process payroll
• Benefits administration
• Stay relevant with all HR laws and regulations
• Handle employee relations issues in conjunction with Managers, Directors, and PEO
• Liaise with PEO staff members on all employment, benefits, and management issues
• Update employee handbook in coordination with PEO
• Maintain and update HR procedures manual
• Maintain employee personnel files (electronic and paper files)
• Maintain company organization chart
• Facilitate and coordinate any training or seminars for new hires, employees, and managers
• Schedule and coordinate HR events
• Schedule and help coordinate All Staff Meetings
• Assist with all internal and external HR related inquiries or requests
• Assist with special projects
• Promote DEI efforts at the organization
• Conduct exit interviews
• Maintain time & attendance records
• Compile statistics for HR Management reports
• Conduct pre-employment screening interviews
• Compensation reviews
• Establish a performance management evaluation process

Requirements

• Minimum three years previous HR experience required.
• Proficiency with employee relations and EEO
• Strong organizational skills are required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly proficient in the use of Paylocity, or comparable HR and Payroll platforms
• Highly computer literate with capability in MS Office and G-Suite (e.g. Excel, Google Sheets, etc.) and related business and communication tools
• Approachable, friendly demeanor
• Ability to uphold the utmost confidentiality
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Imogen Roche Foundation, Inc.
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Human Resource Management or related field, preferred
• PHR, SPHR or other HR certification, preferred