Main areas of focus: Recruitment, Human Resources, Payroll, Benefits, 401(k) Administration, HRIS, Compliance, Employee Relations 

Location: This opportunity is an in-person position at our headquarters in the Bronx in the West Farms neighborhood.

JOB SUMMARY

As the HR Generalist, you'll provide integral support to our Director of Personnel and Operations and the Human Resources team as a whole. You’ll work across every team to support individuals at various moments during their employment journey, from recruitment to retirement, and ensure that all record keeping is kept up to the highest standard, through careful entry and Quality Assurance.

Although McCarton Foundation has been around for almost two decades, our center in the Bronx is new. So, you’ll help us continue to build our team as well

You'll help support the team through…

●      Building recruitment strategies and campaigns to help us grow

●      Managing our HRIS, recordkeeping, reporting, and people analytics

●      Onboarding new employees, I9 filing, new hire paperwork, benefits onboarding, etc.

●      Offboarding employees, administering COBRA, supporting exit interviews, unemployment, and thoughtful farewells

●      Processing the employee change procedure, ensuring appropriate approvals, documentation, internal communications, as well as system changes

●      Serving as the main point of contact for employee support and triaging the HR email handle 

Desired Qualifications…

●      2+ years of relevant HR experience

●     Experience in recruitment

●      Experience with a wide variety of employee relations scenarios 

●      Advanced skills with HRIS, both for recordkeeping and people analytics 

●      Knowledge of employment law and compliance 

●      Strong Excel and reporting abilities 

●      Strong ability to create aesthetic and effective Keynotes/Powerpoints for training purposes 

IT’S AN ADDED PLUS IF YOU HAVE…

●      Worked with TriNet or a similar PEO

●      SHRM or HRCI Certification

YOU’LL BE SUCCESSFUL IF... 

You are a culture-driver

You have integrity, persistence, patience, and a genuine desire to empower and better the professional lives of those you work alongside. You value individuality and are a keen judge of character. You understand the importance of each role and the value it adds to every team and the organization.

You value precision

You’re meticulous. You know accuracy is important regardless of whether anyone is watching, and you strive for excellence in every detail.

You are an excellent communicator, both written and verbal

Clear, consistent and thoughtful communication is everything to you. You are able to articulate your thoughts both verbally and in writing with poise, professionalism, clarity, and warmth. You have a confident and engaging presence when presenting. 

You get things done

You’re a multitasking machine and you don’t have a problem getting your hands dirty. You follow through on every task, no matter how big or small, and when duty calls you take matters into your own hands. You live for hitting deadlines and understand the importance of keeping on schedule and in budget. You take initiative on projects from the start and know how to bring people together and get things done.

You cross your t’s and dot your i’s

You prioritize staying up to date on employment law changes and enjoy keeping policies updated, compliant, and thorough. You are excited about the opportunity to serve as a key compliance leader. 

You communicate the complex thoughtfully and simply

You have the ability to take legal jargon and technical policies and communicate them simply and help make them feel relatable. It brings you joy to help others understand things that can sometimes feel intimidating and complicated. 

TEAM OVERVIEW

McCarton’s Human Resources team champions a team-focused and values-driven people experience that is intentional at each stage of the employment journey. Whether a long-term office project, an all-staff event, a medical benefit, or a new open role to fill, we partner with every level of the organization, equipping and supporting each staff member. We lead with generosity and prioritize care for the team, inviting feedback, and seeking to continually grow and innovate.

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW