BACKGROUND

History: At LEAP we believe in the transformational power of the arts. We started as a grassroots movement with just four schools. Today, our teaching artists serve 25,000 youth across the city in over 140 New York City public schools. Every day, our educational arts programs inspire diverse school communities to be more engaged in learning and build critical skills. Our quality educational arts programs promote access and equity for New York City students underserved in the arts.

Our Goals

Our Peers

We foster relationships through intentional communication and attentive listening. We welcome feedback with a growth mindset and offer feedback with empathy.

Our Space

Our Community

We are inclusive and value the differences among us.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION JOB PURPOSE

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Hiring Process (30%): Review and process of documents and role-related clearances, maintaining I-9 forms and records, and processing of new employee background checks, benefit enrollments, LEAP account creation and entering new hires into HRIS and employee related databases.

• Employee Support (25%): Address employee requests and questions around payroll, account access issues, changes to direct deposit, address and contact information, and employment verifications.
• Benefits Administration (10%): Administers health, dental and other benefits, including enrollments, changes, and terminations. Process required documents through payroll and insurance providers to ensure accurate record-keeping and proper deductions. Reconciles benefits statement invoices for payment.
• HR Operations (10%): Ensure employee files are created and properly shared and maintained. Respond to external inquiries of in-process background checks and employment verifications.
• HRIS (10%): Maintain and update employee information. Ensure data accuracy of databases.
• Payroll: Receives and reviews retroactive payment requests for payroll processing. Conducts audits of payroll, benefits or other payroll reports and recommends corrective action.
• Offboarding (5%): Support employee terminations process which includes documentation, account deactivations, directory updates, and coordination of LEAP property retrieval. Liaises with supervisor and Talent Acquisition Manager on succession recruitment.
• Recruitment (5%): Assists in recruitment and interview process. Supports candidates in the hiring process by completing reference verifications. Schedules meetings and interviews as requested by the Talent Acquisition Manager.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Associates/Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field and/or equivalent experience
• At least two years related experience required
• Experience with DYCD, DOE, DOH, OCFS regulatory agencies preferred, but not required
• Passion for inclusion and advocacy in the arts
• Clear and confident writer able to communicate results so that they are actionable
• A learner, with an open minded perspective
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to build rapport with a diverse group of individuals
• A self-starter; someone who is highly effective working independently and within a team
• Excellent project and process management skills, writing skills, and attention to detail
• Proficiency with the complete Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms)
• Knowledge and experience using ADP, Salesforce
• SHRM-CP credential preferred.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Salary: $52,000- $57,000
• Full time hours: 9am-5pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch
• Health, dental and life insurance, 403B, generous vacation and sick/personal time

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required. Management may at its discretion assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description does not change the at-will employment relationship existing between the organization and its employees. LEAP, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V).

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