Human Resources Coordinator (Generalist) Child Welfare Non-Profit - Hope For Youth : Job Details

Here at Hope For Youth, we serve Long Island's most deserving children and families by providing a continuum of social services connected to child welfare, court systems and overall community wellness and prevention programs. HFY is seeking a dynamic HR Coordinator to handle key HR functions with a strong focus on benefits administration, compliance and employee relations. You'll play a vital role in coordinating supporting our employees, ensuring smooth onboarding, maintaining accurate employee records, and administering benefits programs and overall employee engagement. HR Coordinator Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and respond to employee inquiries related to employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, leave and other programs and perks.
• Maintain employee data, benefits, and compliance tracking with confidentiality.
• Assist in recruitment, scheduling interviews, and processing background checks especially for internal candidates being promoted or transferring.
• Support onboarding and orientation and offboarding including systems (existing, discovering and implementing).
• Assist with payroll review for compliance with HR policies, new hires, terms, leaves, transfers and other updates to employees' status changes.
• Process audit and reporting needs.
• Ensure compliance with all employment laws and agency policies.
• Engage in various committees such as DEI, Safety, Training and Events.

• Perform other resulting and necessary work to meet the needs and requirements of the clients, the program, Hope For Youth, oversight agency and any other legal or regulatory obligations.

HR Coordinator Minimum Qualifications & Attributes: Each day in HR offers fresh experiences and challenges. The HR Coordinator is key to ensuring stability while staying agile and responsive to the evolving needs of the organization, its employees, volunteers, and interns. Here are the key skills and attributes needed to be successful in this role:

• High School Diploma required (BA preferred) plus 2-3 years of hands-on HR experience with a track record that reflects growth, development, and increased responsibility.
• Knowledge and experience with HR policies and regulations and using payroll systems and benefits platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication with problem-solving abilities.
• Adaptable, upbeat, and reliable with a proactive, collaborative and can-do mindset.
• Thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and embrace challenge and change.
• Enjoy working at a mission-driven organization where every day is an adventure and knowing the work you do helps the children and families in your community.
• Daily access to own vehicle to attend job fairs, travel between worksites, etc.

Here are some of the benefits of working at HFY. These are also some of the programs that you will be able to not only take advantage of, but also administer, shape and engage in with employees!

• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families of Long Island!
• Supportive like-minded, mission-driven co-workers
• Diverse Culture that promotes recognition and belonging
• Advancement and supplemental pay opportunities
• Free Training programs, Free Tuition Credits, Scholarships and Tuition Assistance
• Employees may be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
• Special Events and Recognition Awards
• Volunteer and Internship opportunities available within
• Benefit eligibility commences on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment
• 90% Employer-paid medical premiums
• Generous paid time off
• Agency-funded Pension Plan
• Pre-tax savings plans: self-directed 403(b), 529, FSA and HSA Accounts
• Agency-paid life insurance and disability, and for some positions, long-term disability

Excellent training and leadership opportunities available throughout employment and more. Terms and conditions apply. Additional Pay Range Information The salary range and/or hourly rate range listed for this position is a good faith determination of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, licensing, certifications, other credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity, etc.). Please include resume, cover letter and salary requirements. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All positions are subject to background screening as required by law or contract, including but not limited to: Staff Exclusion List (SEL), State Central Child Abuse Registry (SCR), DMV record review, criminal records screening, reference checks, for some roles, a physical exam. Hope For Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. and a 501(c)3 agency doing amazing work in child welfare, prevention, homeless youth and transitional living sectors of the social services industry. Give HFY a Try! :) Learn more about Hope For Youth at: