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About the Role

Unity House of Troy is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative Human Resources Manager to support the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Department and serve as a resource to all employees. This role requires strong knowledge of HR practices, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Support the daily operations and administration of the Human Resources Department.
Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and HR best practices.
Assist with the development, review, and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and programs.
Serve as a trusted resource to all employees regarding workplace policies, procedures, performance management, employee relations, and other HR-related matters.
Promote positive employee relations and foster a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, belonging, and collaboration.
Assist with the annual employee benefits open enrollment process and ongoing benefits administration.
Support payroll processing and maintenance, including reviewing HR and payroll data for accuracy.
Assist with recruitment and staffing activities, including community events and other functions.
Support onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a positive and compliant employee experience.
Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR documentation.
Utilize and maintain HR systems and technology, including ADP and other HR-related platforms.
Prepare reports, correspondence, and other HR-related documentation.
Participate in special projects and organizational initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the goals and operations of the Human Resources Department.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field preferred; relevant professional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Minimum of three years of Human Resources experience required.
Working knowledge of federal and New York State employment laws and regulations preferred.
Experience with employee relations, HR compliance, training, benefits, payroll, or recruitment preferred.
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with employees, managers, and the Human Resources team.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and SharePoint (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) preferred.
Basic knowledge of ADP or another HRIS/payroll system is required.
Ability to learn and effectively utilize modern technology and HR systems.
Valid and clean New York State driver's license required.
Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to career fairs, training locations, and other organizational events as needed.

Skills

Human Resources
HR Compliance
Employee Relations
Benefits Administration
Payroll Processing
Recruitment
Onboarding
Offboarding
HRIS/Payroll Systems (ADP preferred)
Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
SharePoint
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Organizational Skills
Attention to Detail
Collaboration
Independent Work

Location

Rensselaer County

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum of three years of Human Resources experience required.

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field preferred.

Benefits

13 paid days off in your first year for full-time employment (increases every year)
56 hours of NYS Sick Leave
12 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
Major medical leave
Medical/dental/vision/life insurance
403b contributions after one year
Gym discounts
Tuition discounts
Cell phone discounts
50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place

About the Company

Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling.
We assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays.
We work to achieve social justice in our community and to create a better understanding of those we serve.

Equal Opportunity

As An Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics national origin, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, military status, pregnancy related condition, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.