Our Vision: To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City’s diverse people and businesses.
Our Mission: Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers.
Position Overview: As a member of NYCEDC’s dynamic Human Resources team, you will be responsible for providing support and guidance to internal client groups in the areas of employee relations and performance management. In addition, you will be responsible for driving and delivering strategic projects, tracking and updating HR policy, internal communications, and executing the necessary day-to-day requirements of the role.
The HR Business Partner (HRBP) Specialist is a highly motivated and hands-on HR professional that thrives in a deadline-driven and complex work environment, enjoys collaborating with the HR team, and across all levels of the organization.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Build effective and trusted partnerships with management and staff to foster NYCEDC's high-performing and engaged culture.
- Conduct regular check-ins with leadership of respective departments to understand business objectives.
- Manage and resolve employee relations issues, including conducting investigations and ensuring fair, timely resolutions.
- Educate, coach, and partner with managers on performance management and employee development goals.
- Lead core HR processes across employee lifecycles such as onboarding and offboarding, providing a seamless, high-touch experience from new hire orientation to exit interviews.
- Analyze and interpret various types of employee reports (e.g. performance, attrition) to guide decision making and provide proactive solutions to target client groups.
- Oversee the management, tracking, and updating of HR policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; manage compliance audits such as residency audits, Department of Investigations, and Conflict of Interest Board requirements.
- Collaborate across all HR functions to support organizational objectives to confirm all initiatives and HR policies are in alignment with DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) objectives.
- Execute company-wide annual HR programs and initiatives, including presentation development support and writing communications for HR initiatives and special projects.
- Ensure all documentation is captured in appropriate HR systems, files, and platforms.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field preferred.
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in Human Resources, with a focus on policy management and compliance.
- Must be able to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Practical experience and knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and compliance requirements at the federal, state, and local levels.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills; and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects from end to end.
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to work in a high-volume and deadline-driven environment.
- Proven analytic and quantitative skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience in managing and developing HR initiatives and special projects.
- New York City residence is required within 180 days of hire.
About Us: New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors, with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city’s future economy.
NYCEDC is committed to offering competitive benefits to support employee health, happiness, and work-life balance. We offer comprehensive benefits and unique perks to ensure NYCEDC employees flourish in their professional and personal lives:
- Generous employer subsidized health insurance
- Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
- Vision and hearing benefits
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
- Short term and long-term disability coverage
- 100% employer covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage
- Up to 25 vacation days
- Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays
- Parental leave - up to 20 paid weeks
- Retirement savings programs
- Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan
- 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan
- Tuition Reimbursement program
- Continuing education and professional development
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
- College savings plan
- Backup childcare
- Gym membership discounts
- A Calm.com membership for mindfulness and mental health support
- Employee discounts through Plum Benefits, Student Loan Servicing tools, and much more
Benefits listed above may vary based on the length and nature of your employment with New York City Economic Development Corporation. These benefits are subject to be modified at any time, at the discretion of the organization.
The New York City Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Social Responsibility Mission is to create a People First strategy by attracting, retaining, and engaging a diverse and talented workforce. Like the city of New York, NYCEDC knows our strength comes from each of our connected parts, making the fabric of our organization better and stronger because of our unique employees' talents.
For more information, visit our website at edc.nyc.