New Destiny’s mission is to end the cycle of domestic violence and homelessness for low-income families and individuals by developing and connecting them to safe, permanent, affordable housing and services. To achieve its mission, New Destiny builds and manages housing with on-site services; offers innovative programs that assist survivors in finding and retaining affordable housing; and works to expand access to permanent housing resources for survivors. New Destiny is the largest provider of supportive housing for domestic violence survivors in New York and is a leading advocate in the effort to obtain the resources needed to end family homelessness in New York City.

Job Purpose

New Destiny Housing is seeking an HR Specialist to join our Human Resources department. The HR Specialist will provide and coordinate the organization's day-to-day human resources administrative support, recruitment, employee records, employee benefits, and payroll. The qualified candidate will report directly to the HR Manager and will have the responsibilities included, but not limited to the outlined below.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide employees with front-line HR support, guidance, and troubleshooting across HR topics, including HR programs & policies, timesheets, and pay, benefits, and onboarding & offboarding, while effectively conveying complex HR information clearly and understandably.
Maintain the escalation and resolution of employee HR-related issues, Trinet, and Time and Attendance
Collaborate with cross-functional departments to develop “self-service” knowledge content for employees to access via Trinet.
Support the onboarding process for all incoming employees.
Assist with the open enrollment process by creating and distributing materials.
Work with the HR Manager on Benefit inquiries.
Maintain job postings and descriptions, employee data changes, and job requisition requests.
Assist with managing end-to-end employee offboarding and ensuring Trinet is transacted promptly.
Support HR Manager with reporting requests.
Manage databases and generate reports as necessary.
Collaborate with the Finance department on audits to ensure overall data quality and accuracy for audits.
Ensure compliance with labor laws and organization policies.
Deliver messages, and research new tactics and technology to improve HR workflow and other administrative duties.
Support HR Manager on projects, aiming to drive HR process efficiency as well as employee experiences with HR.
Research and assist HR Manager with the ability to quickly research, assess, and create DEI initiatives based on evidence obtained through surveys, reports, and analyses identified by employees.
Assist with new hire orientation and other trainings.
Partner with the HR Manager on specific projects and other tasks, as required.
Serve as the backup for the HR Manager

Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field. 3 or more years of experience in Human Resources preferably with some experience in not-for-profit
Working knowledge of topics across HR functional areas.
Highly proficient in applications within MS Office Suite with the ability to create forms and surveys.
Advanced organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, plus the ability to reprioritize for self and staff to meet deadlines.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work with diverse populations.
Must be able to multitask and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
Strong understanding of HR principles and practices, including knowledge of Diversity & Inclusion, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and state and federal employment law
Ability to coordinate multiple projects with competing priorities.
Familiarity with Trinet HRIS systems and external HR platforms and comfort learning and training others on new technology
Ability to foster a culture of diversity, inclusivity, collaboration, and teamwork.
Ability to preserve the confidentiality of information.

Compensation/Benefits

The Salary range is $65,000 and $70,000 per year depending on qualifications. This is a hybrid role allowing WFH days. This is a full-time position with a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short disability, PTO paid holidays, and 401(k). EOE

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume to resumes@newdestinyhousing.org placing "HR Specialist" in the Subject Line of your e-mail.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Human resources: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

New York, NY 10018 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10018

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