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Location: South Bronx Job Corps, Bronx, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Start Date: December 2024

About Us:
South Bronx Job Corps is committed to empowering young people to gain the skills they need for a brighter future. We create an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling both our students and our staff to grow and succeed. Join our HR team and contribute to our mission of transforming lives through education and career readiness.

Job Summary: Performs complex clerical tasks and human resources duties. May perform generalist duties in absence of Manager.   

Duties/Responsibilities:

Demonstrates and abides by the Company Core Values and the operating principles.Enter employee information in computerized human resources system such as personal data compensation, benefits, training, attendance, merits, etc. Performs systems backup regularly.Reviews employment applications for accuracy. Interviews non-exempt level applicants Prescreens applications for exempt candidates.Conducts benefit and policy orientation with new hires.Establishes and maintains all employee personnel files and records.Updates employee files to document personnel transactions and provides information to the Finance Department for payroll purposes.Conducts reference checks as required.Examines employee files to answer routine inquiries and provides information to authorized personnel.Types job postings, letters, reports, memorandums, performance appraisals etc.Proofreads and corrects grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors.Gathers and compiles data from personnel records and prepares required reports.Establishes and maintains all EEO/AAP logs.Publishes center staff newsletter.May assist in the development of the center Affirmative Action Plan.All other duties assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

High School graduate or equivalent2+ years of experience in HR, ideally within a similar environment; benefits administration and compliance experience preferredFamiliarity with HR software (e.g., Paylocity, ADP)Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skillsAbility to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalismSelf-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented

Preferred:  Previous HR and Payroll experience. 

Knowledge: Ability to proficiently operate personal computer; working knowledge of word processing and math spreadsheet software applications. Ability to type accurately at a moderate speed. Familiarity with basic EEO/AAP legislation. Knowledge of basic interviewing skills. Sound business telephone techniques. Ability to use proper Business English, proofread and correct grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.

 

Benefits:

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits packagePaid time off, holidays, and a retirement savings planOpportunities for professional development and career growthA collaborative and supportive work environment

Physical Requirements:

Frequently

Sitting

Seeing

Hearing

Speaking

Occasionally

Standing

Walking

Bending

Stooping

Squatting

Flexibility

Seldom

Climbing

Lifting 50 pounds

Carrying

Kneeling

Pushing/Pulling

Running

Driving

Environmental Demands:

Equipment: Ability to operate office equipment 

Work Alone: Occasionally works alone

Work With Others: 85% of time spent working and interacting with team and other departments

Reading: Ability to read at a college level

Writing: Ability to write at a college level

Salary Description 24.32/hr