Human Resources Generalist, Benefits - Harlem Children's Zone : Job Details

Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) - a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York - seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Human Resources Generalist, Benefits with our Human Resources Department.The Human Resources Generalist, Benefits will bring apassion for the mission of Harlem Children's Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.The Ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in supportingHarlem Children's Zone's mission to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty by providing specialized expertise in employee benefits administration. This includes managing leave programs, accommodations, and workers' compensation cases to support the well-being and productivity of our employees.In this role, you will oversee the administration of leave programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including New York-specific leave laws. You will manage the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation process, engaging in interactive dialogues with employees, managers, HR Team members, and healthcare providers to coordinate reasonable accommodations. Additionally, you will manage workers' compensation claims, ensuring timely and accurate case handling in alignment with organizational and regulatory standards.For more information, check out Want to Work at Harlem Children's Zone? Here's 7 Things You Need to Know.Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years' experience in human resource leave administration with a mid to large-size organization

Who you are

• Knowledgeable and Experienced: You bring strong expertise in benefits regulations, including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, and COBRA, paired with a solid background in benefits administration within evolving environments.
• Solutions-Oriented: You provide clear, pragmatic solutions based on organizational knowledge, technical skills, and data-driven insights.
• Tech-Savvy: You have a strong understanding of HR and vendor systems, including their integration and the downstream impact of data quality. You leverage technology to drive efficiency and scale.
• Credible and Trustworthy: Known for your integrity, confidentiality, and discretion, you handle sensitive matters with the utmost professionalism.
• Values-Driven: You align with and model organizational values, fostering a culture of trust and respect.
• Strong Communicator and Influencer: Skilled at engaging across all levels, including senior and executive leaders, you build collaborative relationships and influence effectively throughout the organization.
• Adaptable and Resilient: Open to learning and applying new knowledge in real time, you embrace opportunities to grow and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborative and Relationship-Oriented: You prioritize building strong, productive relationships within HR and across the organization to achieve shared goals
• Analytical and Insightful: You possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills, enabling thoughtful and innovative problem-solving based on data-driven insights and strategic foresight.
• Organized and Adaptable: You demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively, balancing competing demands with flexibility and composure under pressure

What you'll doAccommodation Administration:

• Lead the interactive process to determine reasonable accommodations for employees, ensuring they can perform essential job functions.
• Coordinate and manage accommodations across departments, ensuring compliance with ADA and New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL).
• Review medical documentation to assess and implement appropriate accommodations, ensuring medical requests are objective and substantiated.
• Maintain communication with employees, managers, and healthcare providers to track progress and resolve any accommodation challenges.
• Develop and implement best practices for the interactive process, serving as a primary point of escalation for complex cases.

Leave Administration:

• Manage leave processes to ensure compliance with Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), New York Paid Family Leave (PFL), and other relevant federal and state regulations.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on complex leave cases, including parental leave, personal medical leave, and statutory leave entitlements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure seamless operational transitions when employees go on or return from leave.
• Offer expert consultation and education on evolving leave policies and procedures.

Overall Responsibilities:

• Work closely with managers to align accommodation and leave processes with business needs and employment opportunities.
• Develop and propose revisions to leave policies and procedures in response to federal, state, and local law changes.
• Track and report on leave trends, providing recommendations to improve processes and ensure compliance.
• Facilitate communication between employees, managers, and People & Culture team members to promote timely returns from leave.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records that comply with HIPAA, NYSHRL, and other privacy standards.
• Partner with communication teams to educate employees on leave policies and broadcast important updates.
• Prepare and maintain templates, letters, and documentation related to leaves and accommodations.
• Ensure fairness, impartiality, and integrity in decision-making.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements to enhance transparency, consistency, and compliance.
• Stay current with federal and New York-specific leave laws and industry best practices.

Schedule

• 3/2 Hybrid Schedule

BenefitsAs a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families - and our staff - thrive. We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth.Our exceptional full-time benefits include:

• Highly competitive base salaries
• Paid time off
• Employee referral bonus
• Career advancement
• No-cost health insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-and long-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Financial wellness perks
• Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)

The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $90,000 per year. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children's Zone is an EOE. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)