The Human Resources Coordinator oversees the employee life cycle at the Kennedy Children's Center Bronx Location including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and benefit administration. 

This in-person role provides support to all KCC directors and staff members to ensure that the agency is audit-ready and in compliance with agency, city, state, and federal guidelines. The HR Coordinator is the primary liaison between staff and program administrators.

 ***Applicants must submit a cover letter answering the following: 

Why are you interested in working in HR at a nonprofit agency, and at the Kennedy Children's Center specifically***

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RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

 ● Post open positions and monitor recruitment efforts. Lead candidates through live interview, job offer, and onboarding, working with KCC's Compliance Specialist and with KCC's directors as appropriate.

 ● Conduct onboarding program with new employees.

 ● Participate in employee investigations.

 ● Attend annual benefit meetings (Medical/Dental/Vision) with medical broker. Act as liaison with benefit broker for reporting and annual benefit renewal process. Communicate clearly and effectively with the fiscal office regarding employee LOA, changes to health benefits, and retirement contribution plan. 

● Monitor staff time and attendance with Education Directors and implement corrective action as appropriate. Provide directors with Paycom Reports as requested.

 ● Monitor and conduct Performance Improvement Plan discussions along with appropriate director.

 ● Finalize changes to staff salary and benefits and submit documentation as needed.  Track leaves of absence (FMLA/STD/LTD) and communicate with directors regarding leave status and return dates.

 ● Ensure staff HR files are in compliance for DOH, DOE and SED requirements, and in collaboration with KCC Compliance Specialist, provide requested data for state/federal reporting.

 ● Perform any other job-related administrative duties as assigned.

 QUALIFICATIONS

 ● BA or BS required; preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. 

 ● At least five years of experience in human resources or related field, and knowledge of human resource activities (recruiting, applications, interviewing, hiring, etc.)

 ● Highly organized and comfortable writing and formatting professional documents free from spelling or formatting errors. Strong oral and written communication skills.

 ● Ability to maintain a professional, respectful, and warm attitude while interacting with diverse staff members at many different levels in a fast-paced environment.

● Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) / Google Suite and willing/capable of learning new software systems quickly. 

 Past experience with Paycom strongly preferred.