Description

We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for a detail-oriented Human Resources (HR) Manager in Lower Manhattan area. This role operates in the education industry, where you will be responsible for a range of HR functions, including the administration of human resources operations, payroll processing, and employee relations.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily HR operations and respond to inquiries from the community regarding benefits, payroll, employee relations, school policies, time and attendance, employee training and compliance

• Serve as the main administrator of the HRIS, working closely with dedicated representatives to offer a seamless experience for end users and providing basic support as needed

• Support with full-cycle semimonthly payroll for all employees

• Work in collaboration with the Dean of Faculty to manage the employee relations/compliance, ensuring alignment of policies with strategic goals, mission, and values

• Facilitate onboarding and offboarding activities for all employees, ensuring a smooth transition both into and out of the organization

• Administer leaves of absence for all employees, including FMLA, NY Paid Family Leave, NYS disability, and workers’ compensation

• Collaborate with benefits brokers, partner vendors, and the CFO/COO to provide a comprehensive benefits package to employees at a competitive price, coordinating annual open enrollment activities

• Participate in annual 403(b) audits

• Administer employee training, including anti-harassment and mandated reporter requirements, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws

• Utilize skills in Benefit Functions, Compensation Administration, Employee Relations, Paycom, Benefits Administration, HR Compliance, HR Policy

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Human Resources role

• Proficiency in HR systems

• Demonstrable experience in Benefits Administration

• Knowledge of HR Compliance and related regulations

• Familiarity with Compensation Administration processes

• Proven experience in managing Employee Relations

• Ability to develop and implement HR Policies

• Experience in managing Benefit Functions

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

• Professional certification in Human Resources (like PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP) is desirable

• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and engage others.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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