Human Resources Coordinator

Human Resources Coordinator

Who We Are

ACC is one of the nation’s largest open-admission animal shelters, whose mission is to End Animal Homelessness in NYC. We touch the lives of nearly 20,000 animals each year. ACC is more than an animal shelter; we are a resource to the community, always seeking ways to keep the human-animal bond intact. With a 90% placement rate, our progressive, life-saving initiatives contribute to the successful placement of our animals. 

We strive to find loving homes for homeless and abandoned cats, dogs, guinea pigs and rabbits, both by adopting animals directly to the public and by partnering with more than 200 dedicated animal placement organizations (our New Hope partners). We also help keep NYC communities safe and rescue animals in need, responding to emergencies that involve animals as well as keeping our doors open 24/7 for people and animals in need.

Summary

The Human Resources Coordinator is responsible for Animal Care Centers of NYC’S most important asset – its people. You’ll play an integral role in the new hire process and setting new employees up for success. Our ideal candidate is detail oriented, organized, comfortable making company presentations to new recruits and can competently manage a high volume of applicants and new hire employees.

Required Qualifications: 

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in human resources required.


• 1 year experience in a human resources role required.


• Exceptional communication, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills required.


• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills to advertise trainings, spark interest with employees, ensure trainings are well received and information is retained.


• Must work well independently but also function seamlessly as a member of a team.


• Must possess excellent attention to detail.

Benefits

ACC values work/life balance and offers a generous paid-time-off (PTO) package that includes vacation time, birthdays off, personal days and sick pay. We also value physical and mental health by offering a great open access Cigna medical, dental and vision insurance at a low premium to our employees as well as 401K and Pension, Life Insurance. We also have on-the-job training for 2-4 weeks, periodic all staff trainings to include safety, DEI, cross training, and other growth opportunities.  

Because ACC is a nonprofit, employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness, cancellation, and/or consolidation under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF). Created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, PSLF allows borrowers who work full time for nonprofits and government agencies to have their outstanding debt forgiven tax-free on Federal Direct Loans, after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan.

Please use this link for more details on our benefits package.

Essential Job Functions:

• Schedule and lead new hire orientation, working with other ACC personnel to present an engaging dynamic entry into our organization. Follow up with post class items.


• Create and send offer letters to new hires and internal position changes; answer questions and facilitate the onboarding process.


• Input new hire information in ADP platform and ensure information is complete and accurate.

Other Responsibilities:

• Conduct background checks and schedule drug screenings; ensure i9 compliance.


• Survey newly hired employees to gauge retention and engagement and provide recommendations to improve the onboarding process.


• Collect and file all necessary paperwork for independent contractors.


• Create ID Badges and ensure staff photos are in ADP/Outlook.


• Represent ACC at career fairs throughout the five boroughs both virtually and in person.


• Assist Recruitment team with initial interviews for positions as needed and make recommendations to the hiring managers.


• Check references for potential hires for the hiring managers.


• Organize completion by staff of annual required trainings and maintain certificates of completion.


• Assign, distribute and follow up with past due annual reviews.


• Assist with administrative HR projects and various committees.


• Act as a liaison between ACC Senior Management, including the CEO, and the ACC Board of Directors; schedule Board and Committee meetings; assist in board meeting preparation and take minutes at ACC board meetings; coordinate communication between ACC and Board.


• Support the HR Director and Senior Manager in a variety of ad-hoc projects throughout the year.


• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment


• Experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred.

Work Environment

ACC has five locations across the 5 boroughs and a corporate headquarters in downtown Manhattan. This position is hybrid with 2-3 days onsite based in our headquarters and includes occasional visits to the other animal sheltering locations and offsite locations. When visiting shelter locations, employees may be exposed to odors or airborne particles including animal fur and toxic chemicals, and high levels of noise.  

Reports To: Senior Manager, Training & Recruitment

Overtime: This position is eligible for overtime.