HR Generalist

POSITION DETAILS

The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community committed to students’ intellectual and personal growth. The College bridges the economic and educational opportunity gap for students, more than half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. Working to strengthen a culture of care inside and outside the classroom, we share a passion for learning with students from around the world. Strategically located in downtown Manhattan, the College is in close proximity to the artistic communities of Tribeca and SoHo, the dynamic downtown financial district, and the center of New York City government at City Hall. BMCC prides itself on the diversity of our students. We are an inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect for each member’s ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin, among other personal characteristics. BMCC’s motto speaks to this shared sense of purpose and possibility: Start Here, Go Anywhere. We strive to increase degree completion, successful transfer, career achievement, and service and leadership within our community, New York City, and beyond.

The Office Human Resources seeks a proactive and detail-oriented HR professional to manage the employee recognition program, coordinate service awards, conduct exit surveys, and oversee website management. Reporting to the Executive Director of Human Resources, the HR Generalist will perform various human resources functions to support daily department operations and will be a crucial front-line ambassador supporting sensitive office operations.

In addition to the CUNY Title Overview information, other key duties include, but will not be limited to, the following:

• Support daily HR department operations and ensure smooth office functions.
• Manage the employee recognition program and coordinate service awards to foster a positive work environment.
• Track and manage exit surveys to gather feedback and insights for continuous improvement, following up as necessary.
• Update the department’s website, including HR documents, forms, and department data ensuring content remains current to support department and campus needs.
• Continuously track mandatory University compliance training, including WPV, ESPARC, and GBVT, and follow up as needed and support campus training initiatives by sending out communications and conducting in-person and virtual training presentations.
• Create and deliver virtual and in-person professional development trainings, and support campus training initiatives.
• Run reports, compile training data, and support university-wide training metrics.
• Maintain employee records, ensure compliance with HR policies and regulations, and update employee information on Blackboard to keep training data accurate and up to date.
• Liaise with campus training staff at University Human Resources to support Blackboard issues and resolution.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations.
• Assist with conducting the New Employee Orientations as needed and maintaining the orientation schedule.
  
  

Qualifications

MINMUM

Preferred

Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.

• Four (4) years of work experience in human resources, with a focus on workforce development, training, and development within a higher education institution or other complex organization.
• Detail-oriented and accurate with strong critical analysis, evaluation, and research skills.
• Effective writing, editing, interpersonal communication skills, and strong presentation and group facilitation skills.
• Customer-focused, pro-active, flexible, and collaborative work style to successfully navigate a complex political landscape and forge successful relationships and partnerships with diverse members of the university community and external constituents of various levels.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills to develop and execute work plans, prioritize work, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Strong work ethic and character with high personal integrity to handle documents with the utmost discretion, maintain confidentiality, and safeguard sensitive staff-specific information.
• Computer proficiency in Excel, LMS, HRIS Platforms, databases, and programs, plus Microsoft Office programs and remote/virtual meeting and collaboration tools (MS Teams, Zoom, etc.).
  
  

Cuny Title Overview

Administers various Human Resources functions and programs for one or more employee group(s) exercising discretion and independent judgment.

• Oversees two or more human resources functions for an employee group, such as, but not limited to, staffing, recruitment, employee relations, appointment administration, compensation, human resource information systems (HRIS), training and development, benefits, and/or administration of HR policies, procedures, and programs.
• Ensures human resources functions, programs, and actions are in compliance with university rules and regulations, collective bargaining agreements, employment laws, and college policies and procedures.
• Interprets and provides professional counsel and advice to employees and managers on HR programs and policies, CUNY rules, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable employment laws. Researches and resolves multifaceted human resources issues.
• Recommends new approaches, best practices, policies, and systems to improve office efficiency and services provided.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
  
  

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

Compensation And Benefits

Salary range is $64,649 - $72,667; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

How To Apply

For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials fulfill the responsibilities and qualifications outlined. The direct link to the job opening from external sources is:

https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=29696&PostingSeq=1

Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using your login credentials. After you login to CUNYfirst, navigate to job openings by following the path from the Main Menu: Employee Self Service –>Careers

CLOSING DATE

February 20, 2025

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

29696

Location

Borough of Manhattan CC