Friends of the High Line seeks a People & Culture Generalist. This role will play a pivotal role in overseeing various aspects of talent management, including the hiring and onboarding experience for new hires, facilitating training programs, managing employee relations investigations, addressing workplace safety issues, and leading general project management initiatives related to the employment experience. Reporting directly to the Senior Director of People and Culture, this role will contribute to shaping the organization's culture and ensuring an exceptional employee experience.

Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition{{{{{{:}}}}}}

Manage full-cycle recruitment processes, including job posting, candidate screening, interview coordination, and offer management
Collaborate with hiring managers to ensure alignment with recruitment standards and efficient candidate progression
Maintain candidate pipelines and proactively source candidates for current and future openings
Continuously improve recruitment processes and strategies

Onboarding and Training{{{{{{:}}}}}}

Coordinate new hire orientations and assist with the onboarding process as needed
Facilitate training programs developed including classroom sessions, workshops, and coaching sessions
Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make necessary adjustments to enhance outcomes
Partner with external vendors and consultants as needed to deliver specialized training programs

Employee Relations{{{{{{:}}}}}}

Manage employee relations investigations from beginning to end, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and applicable laws
Address workplace safety issues and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to implement corrective measures

General Administration & Compliance{{{{{{:}}}}}}

Lead general project management initiatives related to the employment experience, ensuring timely execution and effective outcomes
Coordinate new hire orientations and occasionally assist with the offboarding process
Maintain accurate personnel information and files
Collaborate with the payroll department on employee leave and attendance management, escalating when necessary.
Review and organize departmental invoices and credit card expenditures and submit them for processing with the Finance department
Assist the front desk reception area when office assistant is unavailable
Manage onboarding in ADP and maintain new employee files, I-9 documentation, and verification
Schedule meetings and various required and annual training for new hires, staff, and managers
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Core Qualifications

3+ years experience in talent acquisition and people & culture space
2+ years of experience in learning and development, training, or related roles
Proven track record of creating and implementing successful learning and development programs
Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles
Great interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people
Demonstrated ability to work with confidential and sensitive information
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
Excellent computer skills, including Google Suite, Outlook, Word, and Excel
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to set and keep regular deadlines
Highly organized and detail-oriented

Preferred Qualifications (but Not Required)

Professional in Human Resources certification or similar
Experience using Paycor, Lattice, and Asana, is a plus
Familiarity with Workable or any other Applicant Tracking System

The location for the role remains hybrid, with a requirement to physically report to the office at least three days a week (located in Manhattan's Meatpacking District in New York City).

COMPENSATION{{{{{{:}}}}}} The salary range is $65,000 - $72,000. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.

The application deadline for this position is Friday, May 24th. We will be reviewing resumes on an ongoing basis, so it is recommended not to wait until the deadline, as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation during the application process, please send an email request to hr@thehighline.org. ** Resumes sent to this email address will not be given any special consideration

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid primary and secondary caregiver leave
20 Vacation days, 7 sick days, and 10 paid holidays with floating holidays & Winter Fridays
Discounts Citi Bike Membership
Discounts with Vendor at the High Line & around the Meatpacking neighborhood
Free entrance to Whitney Museum
Supplemental short-term disability insurance and paid life insurance
Commuter benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Contribution in a 403(b) retirement plan
Employee Assistance Program
Growth & Development

About Friends of the High Line

The High Line is both a nonprofit organization and a public park on the West Side of Manhattan. We're devoted to reimagining public spaces to create connected, healthy neighborhoods and cities through our work with communities on and off the High Line.

Built on a historic, elevated rail line, the High Line was always intended to be more than a park. You can walk through the gardens, view art, experience a performance, enjoy food or beverage, or connect with friends and neighbors while enjoying a unique perspective of New York City.

Nearly 100% of our annual budget comes through donations. The High Line is owned by the City of New York, and we operate under a license agreement with NYC Parks.

EEO Statement

The High Line is guided by a series of values through which we make decisions, including hiring. These values include proactively creating access points for all people, regardless of age, sex, color, creed, race, income, country of origin, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

As part of our commitment to living up to these values and advancing equity within our organization and through our work, we are committed to an equitable hiring process. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with a broad range of lived experiences. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.

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