Human Resources Generalist - Fortune Society : Job Details

Job DetailsJob LocationLong Island City - Long Island City, NYPosition TypeFull-Time Non-ExemptSalary Range$60,000.00 - $74,000.00 Salary/yearJob ShiftDayDescriptionTitle: Human Resources Generalist - PayrollDepartment: Human ResourcesReports To: Recruitment Manager Salary Range: $32.97 to $40.65 (approximately $60,000 to $74,000 annually) Status: FT; Regular, Non-ExemptLocation: Long Island City, NYDays/Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pmPosition Summary:The Human Resources Generalist contributes to the accomplishment of Human Resources practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high-performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity, and the ongoing development of a superior workforce. The Human Resources Generalist will work with the Human Resources Team in supporting and delivering all Human Resources services including payroll, HRIS and recruitment and retention.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot time & attendance timecard errors and audit timecards prior to import into payroll system for 500+ employees. Work with the Payroll Manager in the Finance department to ensure bi-weekly payroll is correct on the HR side.
• Review electronic timekeeping system and address errors. Assist employees and managers on timesheet questions, payroll questions and HRIS issues.
• Review I-9 documentation to ensure legal compliance and create new hire profiles using ATS system.
• Maintaining employee personnel files to ensure legal compliance and maintain accurate records in our HRIS system.
• Accountable for processing garnishments, child support, and tax levies, including communicating with employees
• Process all salary and position changes in the HRIS system (transfers, promotions, merit increases, etc), including sending notifications of salary changes to employees.
• Ensure all Federal, State, and Local taxes are all properly deducted from employees' compensation.
• Serve as the main point of contact for answering employee questions about payroll and personnel forms.
• Perform customer service functions by providing first line of support to employees and managers.
• Produce reports on recruitment and other HR functions upon request.
• Assist in HR-related audit requests and run reports as requested.

• Support the department by completing additional tasks

QualificationsQualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required; HSE required.
• 3-5 years relevant human resources experience.
• Knowledge of human resources functions, employee relations, and HRIS. Paycom experience a plus.
• Knowledge of federal and state labor laws and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with employees from Sr. Management to frontline.
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues with diplomacy and discretion.
• Must be able to multitask with strong organizational skills.
• PC proficiency in Outlook, Word and Excel, required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate verbally and in written form.
• A high energy level, detail oriented, self-motivated, and resourceful.
• Ability to prioritize with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Good self-direction skills, the ability to problem solve, and the ability to work on a team
• Commitment to the values and culture of the Fortune Society
• A sense of humor

Travel Requirements: May require travel to other NYC office locations and other trainings and meetings within New York City.Physical Demands: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The responsibilities and requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensing, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.The Fortune Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of conviction history, race, religion/creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status or marital status.IND123