Temporary Full-Time Human Resources Specialist

Are you ready to give back to the community while pursuing your passion? For over 50 years, Acacia Network and its affiliates have been committed to improving the quality-of-life and wellbeing of underserved communities in New York City and beyond. We are one of the leading human services organizations in New York City and the largest Hispanic-led nonprofit in the State, serving over 150,000 individuals every year. Our programs serve individuals at every age and developmental level, from the very young through our daycare programs to mature adults through our older adults centers.

Our extensive array of community-based services are fully integrated, bilingual and culturally competent. Under the supervision of the Vice President of Human Resources and Talent Management and Human Resources Manager, the Human Resources Generalist as part of a wider HR team, is pivotal in helping drive change and performance management. The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for the day-to-day operations of functions.

The Human Resources Generalist must ensure high levels of communication within the HR team and also provide business focused human resources functional guidance with emphasis on aligning human resources initiatives with business strategies & objectives and promoting a high-performance environment. Assist in the maintenance and updates to the ERF binder to ensure HR have copies of submitted forms with completed new-hire information. Prepare new hire documents to begin pre-employment process.

Ensure all required documents are approved prior to candidates being contacted to initiate on boarding which includes ensuring Job Descriptions are updated and provided to Coordinators for Pre-Employment Process. Responsible for effective and efficient management of pre-employment background check processes under all regulatory agencies (OASAS, OMH, CHRC, DHOMH, etc.). Responsible for processing all Justice Center applications required by the regulatory agencies. Update and remove terminated employees from database upon separation.

Ensure all complete background application (SEL, Fingerprint, SCR) are scanned and saved in the HR Shared Drive. HRIS Systems/Process Automation
Responsible for assisting in maintaining HRIS integrity. Assists the HR liaison with the Payroll Department regarding ADP changes (e.g. new hires, rehires, terminations, salary adjustments, promotions, title changes, transfers, promotions, etc.) Completes FLSA testing for positions to determine appropriate classification status and compliance with Department of Labor standards.

HR Administrative Support
Works closely with the Human Resources Manager and Director of Human Resources to provide various trainings to assigned portfolio. Prepares Weekly HR reports for all areas of responsibility.

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
~ Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, Organizational Development, Business Management or an equivalent related field preferred.
~2 + years previous relevant experience in Human Resources required.
~ Working knowledge of HR functions including recruiting and hiring, benefit administration, employee/labor relations and compensation.
~ Familiarity with medical/dental/life insurance enrollment and administration.
~ Knowledge of federal, state and local labor laws.