Part-time Human Resources Specialist

New Alternatives for Children, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. (NAC) in Midtown Manhattan is seeking a Part-Time Human Resources Specialist (21 hours/week) to support recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, and employee relations.

The role offers a hybrid schedule (remote/on-site) at 825 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019, with an hourly pay range of $24.73–$27.47. Qualifications include an Associate's degree (Bachelor's preferred) and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; HRIS knowledge is a

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Prefer basic knowledge of human resources management gained through prior coursework or work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists with recruitment of prospective employees by posting open jobs internally and externally; preparing employment offer letters and NYS Notice and Acknowledgement of Pay Rate Forms.
• Works with the HR Generalist to support and maintain the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Processes employment verification requests.
• Schedules pre-employment physicals and random drug screening tests.
• Coordinates company-wide events, including new hire orientations, wellness programs, and retirement plan education sessions.
• Supports HR staff in assigned project-based work.

Skills

HRIS knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

HRIS

Job description

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. (NAC) is an award-winning not-for-profit agency in Midtown Manhattan dedicated to serving children and families with medical complexity, chronic health conditions, significant disabilities and behavioral challenges. To assist in achieving this mission, NAC is currently seeking a Part-Time (21 hours/week) Human Resources Specialist to join its Human Resources Department. The Part-Time Human Resources Specialist provides support to all functional areas of HR, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, and employee relations.

NAC's Human Resources Department develops and delivers quality, customer driven human resources programs and services to support the Agency's mission. Core services and competencies include recruitment, employee relations, training and development, compensation and benefits, human resources information management, and regulatory compliance. What is unique about our HR Department is that we provide highly individualized services to employees.

• Position Title: Part-Time Human Resources Specialist
• Position Type: Part-Time, 21 hours per week. We currently offer the option of flexible days/ hours and hybrid work (remote/on-site).
• Pay Range: $24.73 - $27.47 per hour
• Department: Human Resources Department
• Location: 825 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019

Description of Responsibilities

• Assists with recruitment of prospective employees by a) posting open jobs internally and externally; b) preparing employment offer letters & d) preparing NYS Notice and Acknowledgement of Pay Rate Forms.
• Works with the Human Resources Generalist to support and maintain the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Processes employment verification requests.
• Schedules pre-employment physicals and random drug screening tests.
• Coordinates company-wide events, including new hire orientations, wellness programs, and retirement plan education sessions.
• Supports HR staff in assigned project-based work.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate's degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred
• Prefer basic knowledge of human resources management gained through prior completion of applicable courses or work experience.

Required Skills

• Requires proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Prefer knowledge of and experience with a human resource information system.

Equal Opportunity Statement

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. was founded on the principle of inclusion. We strive to create and maintain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace at all levels. It is not enough to serve; we must strive to dismantle oppressive policies and practices. Please read our full DEIB Statement here.

Impact

Every day, NAC's team of social workers, nurses, doctors, therapists, education specialists, van drivers, and so many more, make a lasting impact on the lives of the children and families we serve. Watch our video below to meet the youth and families whose lives have been changed because of NAC's work.