OVERVIEW
Join our dynamic team as a Human Resources Specialist and become a vital member of organizational success! In this energetic role, you will assist in implementing HR initiatives and foster positive employee relations. Your expertise in human resources, talent acquisition, benefits and training will support in shaping a thriving workplace culture.
Embark on a rewarding career at the prestigious Harvard Club of New York City where your expertise fuels organizational growth and employee success! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement—empowering you to make a meaningful impact every day.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Provide warm professional assistance to employees regarding policies, benefits, leaves, training, UKG access and other requests
- Assist in recruiting including opening and closing open roles
- Handle employee onboarding and offboarding tasks
- Oversee employee orientation programs to ensure seamless integration into the company culture and policies
- Facilitate training & development initiatives to promote continuous growth
- Track training through UKG
- Benefit administration including enrollments, qualifying events, employee inquiries
- Leave administration including tracking PFL, FMLA, disability, worker's compensation and Personal Leave of Absence in UKG
- Ensure required benefits and leave documentation is on file
- Oversee the Scholarship Program
- Handle employee events and recognition programs including Employee of the Quarter
- Assist with compliance with employment & labor laws, OSHA regulations, and affirmative action planning requirements across all HR functions
- Assist in handling employee relations issues with effective conflict management strategies while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism
- Utilize HRIS systems like UKG for data collection and reporting
- Perform administrative tasks
- Maintain employee records
- Maintain clean and organized workspace
- Interface professionally with colleagues and Club visitors
- Maintain low level of noise while working in a shared space
- Must have flexible availability during weekends, evenings, early mornings and holidays
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of UKG is preferred
- Ability to prioritize and work on multiple HR initiatives simultaneously
- This position requires to be highly focused, organized and consistent
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and other software including Canva to create paperless forms, surveys, announcements
- Familiarity with HR sourcing tools and applicant tracking systems such as UKG.
- Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration across departments and with external partners
- Knowledge of employment & labor law, workers' compensation procedures, and OSHA standards
- Strong written, verbal communication and listening skills
- Strong command of software applications
- Ability to move throughout business including standing, walking, bending, kneeling for extended periods of time
- Ability to move objects by lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying up to 30 lbs
EDUCATION
College degree is preferred
Pay: $33.00 per hour
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid jury duty
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s)
- Do you have experience working with UKG?
Experience
- Human Resources: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
