Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for an HR Associate
Location: New York City, NY
Salary: $62,400/annually
About Cayuga Centers
Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with unique needs. Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth, and families. We have offices in 10 cities and serve over 10,000 individuals and families annually. Join us!
At Cayuga Centers, we embrace Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). We do this by taking a firm stance against hatred, inequality, bias, and injustice. We provide our staff with the training, coaching, and resources necessary to grow and serve with cultural humility, acceptance, and understanding. We are responsive to the diverse needs of those we serve and staff, and are committed to ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued, and a sense of belonging.
About the Program and Position:
Our program advocates for families and children, guiding them through complex systems and helping them access vital resources such as healthcare, education, and social services. We provide comprehensive support and coordination of services to address specific needs and challenges families face. And this MAKES A DIFFERENCE by promoting stability, well-being, and overall development of children and families.
How you get to use your skills
- Enter personnel information into the Human Resources Information System. Utilize HRIS applications to track all HR data electronically
- Assist in agency recruiting process, including but not limited to posting job openings, updating ads, tracking job postings
- Receive and redirect candidate calls during the hiring process
- Assist in coordinating employee orientation process with HR Department staff, Training Department, and supervisors, which includes but is not limited to notifying the Training Department of attendees, scheduled fingerprint appointments, physicals and TB tests
- Coordination of onboarding for new hires and assist with new hire paperwork
- Conduct reference and PSA checks for job applicants
- Assist with online investigation and employee background checks
- Assist with external and internal audits for the Human Resources Department
- Coordinate creation and distribution of ID Badges for all incoming and transferring staff
- Record meeting minutes and distribute on time
- Communicate with supervisors positively to ensure deadlines are met
- Complete requested/required projects for the Human Resources Department
- Prepare Green sheets for transfer and promotions
- Prepare Yellow Sheets for termination or suspension
- Send out employee changes and termination notices
- Assist team with various projects as assigned
Required Experience:
- Associate degree required
- At least two years of experience working in an office setting required
- Highly skilled in MS Office and web-based HRIS systems. Working knowledge of Paylocity and ATS programs is preferred
- Excellent organizational skills
- Must be able to complete tasks independently and with high attention to detail
- Excellent communication and customer service skills and ability to work in a flexible team context
- NYS Driver s License preferred
Schedule: Exempt
This is a full-time position; regular hours entail 9:00 am 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Must be flexible to meet program needs
Why Cayuga Centers?
- Certified Great Place to Work
- Workplace Wellness Award Finalist
- Council on Accreditation (COA) Accredited
- Implement best practices and evidence-based interventions
- Committed to employee professional development and advancement
- We embrace change, innovation and opportunities
- Our diverse workforce acts and leads with human sensitivity and respect
- Large and growing national footprint
Benefits:
- 120 hours of paid Vacation
- Ten paid Holidays, 1 Floating Holiday, 24 hours of paid Personal Time, Medical Appointment Time
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Pet and Legal Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- FSA, Transit, and Parking savings accounts
- Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, enhanced short-term disability benefits
- 401(k) match up to 6 %
- Corporate Discounts Program
- Sick Leave Pool
- Identity Protection