Human Resources Generalist (Part Time)

Part-time Human Resources Generalist at Garfield YMCA, onsite in Garfield, NJ, focusing on HRIS management, compliance, and recruitment under the CEO's direction.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for employee inquiries about benefits, HR policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to revise job requirements and descriptions for every position.
• Lead New Hire Orientation sessions.
• Promote employee engagement and retention by developing initiatives that strengthen workplace culture and organizational trust.
• Address employee concerns, resolve conflicts, and foster a positive, inclusive work environment.
• Monitor HR metrics, analyze trends, and recommend programs to improve performance and the employee experience.
• Maintain employee records and audit trails in line with company and regulatory requirements.
• Manage leave of absence, workers’ compensation cases, and accommodations with professionalism and empathy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with all internal departments.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Stay current on HR best practices and industry trends.
• Attend Abuse Risk Management training and follow procedures for high-risk activities and supervision of members and participants.
• Screen employees and volunteers for abuse risk using established tools and provide ongoing supervision and training related to abuse risk.
• Provide regular feedback on boundaries with consumers to employees and volunteers and ensure adherence to abuse risk policies and procedures.
• Respond promptly to policy and procedure violations using YMCA disciplinary procedures; handle reports of suspicious or inappropriate behavior confidentially and follow mandated reporting.
• Communicate the YMCA's commitment to protecting members from abuse to all staff and volunteers.
• Support assigned special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Some college preferred.
• 2 to 5 years of HR experience with broad exposure to benefits, compensation, recruiting, compliance, and employment law.
• Approachable, collaborative, and influential partner who can engage employees at all levels.
• Flexibility to adapt in a changing environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Solid organizational, time management, attention to detail, problem-solving, and analytical abilities; capable of planning, organizing, implementing projects, and following up.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Professionalism, integrity, dependability, and trustworthiness.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of New Jersey employment law.
• Ability to travel locally up to 20% of the time.
• Onsite work 3-4 days per week; schedule may fluctuate; at least one Saturday per month required.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification or obtain within 90 days of employment.

Technologies

• HRIS
• PAYCOM HRIS/Payroll system
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint

Leadership Competencies

• Building relationships
• Creativity
• Critical thinking
• Results driven

Preferred

• PHR/SPHR Certification
• Experience working in a nonprofit organization
• Hands-on experience with PAYCOM HRIS/Payroll system

Future Career Development Opportunities

• Job shadowing in benefits administration, data reporting, unemployment claims, and related areas

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodations available to support essential functions for individuals with disabilities
• Commitment to integrity, diplomacy, and YMCA aligned HR practices
• Regular computer use and communication via computer or phone; ability to sit, reach, and move around the workspace
• Travel to other YMCA locations is required; valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are necessary

Compensation and Location

Hourly pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Job type: Part-time

Location: Garfield, NJ (onsite)