Human Resources Coordinator

Animal Care Centers of NYC is one of the nation’s largest open-admission animal shelters, dedicated to ending animal homelessness in NYC. The Human Resources Coordinator will play a key role in the new hire process and help set new employees up for success, managing a high volume of applicants and facilitating onboarding activities.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and lead new hire orientation, working with other ACC personnel to present an engaging dynamic entry into our organization. Follow up with post class items
• Create and send offer letters to new hires and internal position changes; answer questions and facilitate the onboarding process
• Input new hire information in ADP platform and ensure information is complete and accurate
• Conduct background checks and schedule drug screenings; ensure i9 compliance
• Survey newly hired employees to gauge retention and engagement and provide recommendations to improve the onboarding process
• Collect and file all necessary paperwork for independent contractors
• Create ID Badges and ensure staff photos are in ADP/Outlook
• Represent ACC at career fairs throughout the five boroughs both virtually and in person
• Assist Recruitment team with initial interviews for positions as needed and make recommendations to the hiring managers
• Check references for potential hires for the hiring managers
• Organize completion by staff of annual required trainings and maintain certificates of completion
• Assign, distribute and follow up with past due annual reviews
• Assist with administrative HR projects and various committees
• Act as a liaison between ACC Senior Management, including the CEO, and the ACC Board of Directors; schedule Board and Committee meetings; assist in board meeting preparation and take minutes at ACC board meetings; coordinate communication between ACC and Board
• Support the HR Director and Senior Manager in a variety of ad-hoc projects throughout the year
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Skills

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in human resources required
• 1 year experience in a human resources role required
• Exceptional communication, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills required
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills to advertise trainings, spark interest with employees, ensure trainings are well received and information is retained
• Must work well independently but also function seamlessly as a member of a team
• Must possess excellent attention to detail
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred

Benefits

• Generous paid-time-off (PTO) package that includes vacation time, birthdays off, personal days and sick pay
• Open access Cigna medical, dental and vision insurance at a low premium to our employees
• 401K and Pension
• Life Insurance
• On-the-job training for 2-4 weeks
• Periodic all staff trainings to include safety, DEI, cross training, and other growth opportunities
• Employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness, cancellation, and/or consolidation under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF)

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