Business Partner, Human Resources

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ABOUT COMMONPOINT
At Commonpoint community is at the heart of everything we do. With more than 90 program sites and flagship locations in Little Neck Bayside Forest Hills East Elmhurst and Jamaica we proudly serve over 125000 individuals each year. From early childhood to older adulthood we support people from all walks of life on their journeys from crisis to stability and empowerment. Our wide range of programs spanning social services education and recreation reflects our mission to build a more connected inclusive and thriving community for all.

ABOUT THE ROLE
To continue advancing the impact we have across the communities we serve Commonpoint is hiring a Human Resources Business Partner situated within the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department plays a vital role in supporting the agencys operations across more than 80 sites and a workforce of nearly 3000 staff. The individual hired as Human Resources Business Partner will manage day-to-day HR operations including employee relations compliance training staff development and HRIS administration ensuring that staff receive timely accurate and mission-aligned HR support. This role reports directly to Sr. HR Business Partner.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Recruitment & Onboarding
Assist in recruiting activities including job postings interview scheduling and offer coordination.
Lead and manage the end-to-end onboarding process for all new hires across multiple sites ensuring a consistent and welcoming experience.
Prepare and distribute new hire paperwork offer letters and onboarding materials in compliance with agency and regulatory requirements.
Monitor onboarding completion and follow up on outstanding documentation background checks and required training.
Continuously evaluate and improve onboarding workflows to enhance the new hire experience and reduce time-to-productivity.

Employee Relations & Compliance
Respond to general HR inquiries and provide guidance to staff on HR policies and procedures.
Support employee relations functions including documentation investigations and resolution tracking.
Assist in tracking and reporting HR metrics related to staffing turnover onboarding completion and employee engagement.

HRIS & Data Management
Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS system in accordance with agency standards and applicable regulations.
Run routine reports from HRIS system to support workforce planning and audit readiness.
Assist with data integrity audits to ensure employee records are accurate and up to date.

Training & Staff Development
Coordinate training sessions HR events and staff development initiatives.

Multi-Site HR Support
Serve as an HR liaison for assigned program sites building relationships with site managers and providing on-site HR support as needed.

Offboarding & Separation
Coordinate separation processes including exit interviews final paperwork and system deactivations.

QUALIFICATIONS & KEY ATTRIBUTES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field preferred.
35 years of professional experience in a human resources role.
Familiarity with HRIS systems; experience with Workday or ADP
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with the highest level of discretion.
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent organizational interpersonal and communication skills.
Commitment to diversity equity and inclusion in the workplace.
Willingness to occasionally travel to offices located in Queens the Bronx and Manhattan.
Proficiency in Google Suite

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working in a nonprofit social services or mission organization is a plus.
Knowledge of federal state and NYC employment laws and regulations.
Bilingual skills are a plus.

KEY ATTRIBUTES FOR THIS ROLE:
Strong ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with staff at all levels of the organization.
Ability to exercise sound judgment escalate issues appropriately and thrive in a fast-paced high-volume environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a solutions-oriented mindset and commitment to diversity equity and inclusion.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Commonpoint offers competitive base salaries benchmarked against comparable nonprofit organizations in the New York metropolitan area. Salaries are determined based on internal and external equity as well as each positions scope qualifications and organizational impact. We believe in compensating staff fairly and consistently ensuring that all salary decisions align with our mission-driven commitment to equity and transparency.

To maintain fairness across the organization salary offers are set according to established salary bands and are not subject to negotiation. New hires typically start near the beginning of the salary range to allow for growth based on performance professional development and tenure.

Our total rewards package reflects our dedication to employee well-being growth and recognition. Current benefits include:
Tiered health dental and vision insurance options.
Pension plan and 403(b) retirement savings opportunities.
Generous paid time off and family-supportive policies.
Professional development and education support to foster career growth.
Recognition and appreciation programs for exemplary performance.
Employee discounts on programs and services.
Access to free amenities including private seasonal pool clubs and fitness facilities at select locations.
Long-service severance upon retirement.

WORKING CONDITIONS & JOB DETAILS
Consider the following:
Primary office-based environment with regular travel to program sites across Queens the Bronx and Manhattan.
Sedentary work with occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Ability to work flexible hours including occasional evenings or weekends as needed.

JOB DETAILS
Working Schedule: Monday Friday 9:00am 5:00pm
Non-Union Position
Location: Various:

Manhattan: 35 West 31st Street 4th Floor New York NY 10001
Central Queens: 67-09 108th Street Forest Hills NY 11375
Little Neck: 58-20 Little Neck Parkway Little Neck NY 11362
Bronx: 1665 Hoe Avenue Bronx NY 10460
Remote

Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer