The Human Relations Coordinator oversees the employee life cycle including recruiting, onboarding, and termination. This role provides support to all KCC directors and staff members to ensure that the agency is audit-ready and in compliance with agency, city, state, and federal guidelines. The Human Relations Coordinator is the primary liaison between staff and program administrators at the agency's Manhattan site.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Employee Focus

• Liaison with Paycom to post open positions and monitor recruitment efforts
• Conduct onboarding program with new employees
• Attend annual benefit meetings (Medical/Dental/Vision) with medical broker
• Monitor staff time and attendance with Education Directors and implement corrective action as appropriate
• Monitor and conduct Performance Improvement Plan discussions along with appropriate director Finalize changes to staff salary and benefits and submit documentation as needed
• Participate in staff investigations for employee code violations
• Track leaves of absence (FMLA/STD/LTD) and communicate with directors regarding leave status and return dates
• Provide directors with employee data reports as requested (attendance/lateness/certifications, etc)

HR Admin Focus

• Lead candidates through live interview, job offer, and onboarding, working with KCC's Compliance Specialist and with KCC's directors as appropriate
• Provide requested data for state/federal reporting
• Act as liaison with benefit broker for reporting and annual benefit renewal process
• Ensure staff HR files are in compliance for DOH, DOE and SED requirements, in collaboration with KCC Compliance Specialist
• Perform any other job-related administrative duties as assigned.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with the fiscal office regarding employee LOA, changes to health benefits, and retirement contribution plan
• Assist GYO program staff with onboarding and compliance for trainees, plus other task as assigned

• SHRM or HRCI Certification required
• BA or BS required (in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred)
• 3-5 years’ experience in human resources, workforce development, or related field
• Knowledge of human resource full cycle recruiting (recruiting, applications, interviewing, hiring, etc.)
• Experience with Paycom strongly preferred.
• Highly organized and comfortable writing and formatting professional documents free from spelling or formatting errors.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a professional, respectful, and warm attitude while interacting with diverse staff members at many different levels in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) / Google Suite and willing/capable of learning new software systems quickly.