HR Generalist: Talent Acquisition & Training Lead

Spence Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spence-Chapin, a nonprofit in New York City, seeks a Human Resources Generalist to support the Sr. Director of HR, manage a broad range of HR duties, and help drive recruitment, onboarding, and employee programs. The role emphasizes confidentiality, accuracy, and timely execution across multiple HR processes.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in recruitment, strong communication, and nonprofit experience. In‑person, full‑time position with a comprehensive benefits package and PTO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field required.
• 3-5 years’ experience in recruitment and knowledge across all areas of human resources preferred.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal and decision‑making skills.
• Proven success in conducting interviews using various methods (phone, video, in‑person).
• Non‑profit experience required; adoption, foster care systems and child welfare strongly preferred.
• HR certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle all administrative tasks for recruiting, onboarding, new hire orientation.
• Create and conduct virtual HR trainings including new staff orientation and other trainings as directed.
• Manage the recruitment process and partner with hiring managers to ensure clarity of qualifications and screening criteria.
• Create job descriptions and post job openings internally and externally.
• Respond to candidate inquiries, conduct resume reviews and initial employment screenings.
• Coordinate subsequent interviews with candidates and hiring managers.
• Communicate and collaborate with staffing agencies for temporary workers as needed.
• Draft and transmit employment offer letters.
• Process new hires for all required clearances and conduct reference checks.
• Oversee and manage employee team building activities, incentive programs and events.
• Represent employer at community and career fairs.
• Maintain and organize paper and digital employee personnel files in compliance with audits and laws.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in HR.
• Assist in interpretation and execution of personnel procedures and policies.
• Assist in administering and providing information on benefits & leaves, payroll, time and attendance.
• Assist in maintenance of personnel manual and org chart; contribute to policy development.
• Maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Respond to employee questions; escalate to Sr. Director as needed.
• Attend disciplinary meetings and investigations; conduct exit interviews.
• Adhere to SOPs including internal communications.
• Perform other department or agency-related duties or special projects as directed.

Skills

Recruitment experience

HR generalist

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Spence-Chapin, a nonprofit in New York City, seeks a Human Resources Generalist to support the Sr. Director of HR, manage a broad range of HR duties, and help drive recruitment, onboarding, and employee programs. The role emphasizes confidentiality, accuracy, and timely execution across multiple HR processes.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in recruitment, strong communication, and nonprofit experience. In‑person, full‑time position with a comprehensive benefits package and PTO.