Job Description
Job Description
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF GREATER NEW YORK & NORTHERN NEW JERSEY INC.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: People & Culture Coordinator
Location: 25 Elm Place, Brooklyn, NY
Benefit Classification: Part-Time Non-Benefitted
Position Type: FLSA – Non-Exempt
About This Role
Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (GWNYNJ) believes that the power of work and sustainable fashion is how we unlock the good in our communities. For over 100 years, we have helped people get jobs, stay employed, and progress in careers across New York and Northern New Jersey. We believe that our people are our greatest asset and are seeking a People & Culture Coordinator who shares our passion for social impact and organizational excellence.
This People & Culture Coordinator is responsible as a member of the People & Culture Team for supporting HR systems, processes, employee life-cycle events, training and projects as needed. The successful candidate will be highly organized, demonstrate initiative, have strong attention to detail, and a desire to learn and grow through hands-on experience in innovative projects. This role offers great development and training opportunities. If you’re starting a career in HR and have a passion for supporting others, we want to hear from you!
The Awesome Things You’ll Do
Employee Life Cycle:
- Assists with coordinating and hosting New Employee Orientation (NEO) and Onboarding activities
- Runs new-employee background checks and drug screens (SCR, SEL, CBC, MHL, etc.) critical to the smooth running of our Mission programs and maintain accurate records of certification / licensure
- Aids in the completion and verification of Forms I-9 and supporting documents
- Performs customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions and/or routes employee questions to relevant Human Resource Business Partners (HRBP)
- Prepares and processes employee life cycle documentation, including employment verifications, onboarding and offboarding paperwork, status changes, etc. ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
Data, Reporting & Compliance:
- Contributes to and maintains accuracy of employee data and electronic employee files in HRIS in accordance with state and federal laws
- Prepares ad hoc reports utilizing data from the HRIS as required (i.e. staffing/headcount, hours and other basic reports plus state / federally required reports)
- Supports internal and external organizational / program audits by gathering and transmitting onboarding documents, tax documents and other HR records as needed
Other
- Assists in preparing HR and organizational communications
- Provides administrative support to the HR team including processing departmental invoices
- Supporting the HR team for planning of special events
- Basic administrative functions such as sorting and processing mail, mailing birthday cards and creating ID Badges
Activities are subject to change based on business needs.
Our Must Haves
- Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field and/or equivalent experience.
- 1 year of Human Resources experience
- Must be able to work onsite at GW Headquarters at least two days per week.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, with focus on Excel (v-lookup, pivot tables, formulas, etc.) and Power Point
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Basic familiarity with Human Resources principles, practices and procedures
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and handle/prioritize multiple projects/daily work.
- Ability to keep a cool head and function in a fast-paced environment
- Problem-solving, including being able to identify issues and bring forth solutions timely
- Working knowledge of ADP Workforce Now or Dayforce preferred.
You bring the Good in Goodwill
We believe in creating space for everyone to do their best work and have individual and collective impact. We believe in challenging the status quo and setting ambitious goals in the name of doing more good. We believe that being your best self and helping others do the same is how we bring our mission alive. Even if you don’t think you meet all the qualifications listed for the job, we would love to hear from you!
If you need assistance with your application, please reach out to humanresources@goodwillny.org