Senior People Experience Partner

Company: Henry Street Settlement
Location: New York
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Job Description:

Job Overview:Work Schedule: 35 hours per week; Monday-Friday, 9-5pm, Regular, Full TimeLocation: Fully onsite in the Lower East Side with some flexibility to work from home occasionallyPay Type: $75,000 annual salary; exemptProgram Overview:You will join a growing team of People Team colleagues who support all employment needs of Henry Street's 700 team members. We exist to serve our team members as a resource center providing assistance and expertise on all employment-related matters, including hiring, onboarding, compensation & benefits, working conditions, and learning & development. Our department has a great culture that prioritizes professional growth and teamwork.Job Summary:As a part of our people team reporting to the director of people experience, you will play a dynamic role in shaping and executing people policies, spanning employee relations investigations, performance management, recruitment, succession planning, career development, payroll, benefits, and compliance. To be successful in this role, you will need to thrive in a large and growing department within an agency that believes in team development as a core value. There might not be a typical day for you, so you are comfortable wearing multiple hats and having a range of responsibilities. You bring an eager can-do attitude to everything you do.Responsibilities:Independently serve as lead People Team point of contact for the Transitional & Supportive Housing & Facilities divisions of Henry Street Settlement; administer people operations for those divisions (i.e., new hire/termination documents, unemployment claims, leave of absence administration, background checks, exit interviews)Build and maintain collaborative relationships with program leadership, meeting with them regularly to serve as a thought partner to support people needs and navigate complex employee relations issuesProvide strategic advice and coaching to managers regarding program design, employee relations practices, policies, performance management, and employment laws with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusionSupport recruiting; consult with hiring managers on job design and assist in interviewing and candidate selectionManage documentation and investigations for employee relations incidents; support employees and managers through interpersonal and job related challenges as neededRepresent agency values while developing and maintaining procedures and company policies related to people/human resources principalsQualifications:8+ years of experience in talent management and personnel administration requiredIn depth knowledge of city, state and federal employment lawsProven experience navigating employee relations issues reflecting on up to date labor laws and agency policies/valuesNon-profit experience is a mustGreat verbal and written communication with a high degree of integrity, accountability, and EQExcellent problem-solver with thoughtful, data-driven approaches to challengesDemonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusionSHRM Certification and/or an advanced degree is a plusEssential Physical Job Functions:Able to read, hear, sit, stoop, and stand for long periods of timeAble to climb stairsLift office supplies or files up to 20 poundsAbility to work onsite in the Lower East SideFully vaccinated against COVID-19

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