Human Resources Coordinator

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Job description

When you join Big Reuse, you will find a rewarding, fast-paced, stimulating environment. We are experts in waste reduction, reuse composting and circular economy, we are driven by our mission and we are extremely proud of the work we do.

Big Reuse is a non-profit organization providing community based environmental and waste reduction initiatives. Big Reuse programs include our reuse center, 2 community composting sites, environmental outreach, and job training.

This position is based at our Brooklyn reuse center. The position has some flexibility in schedule and in person/remote.

We offer an open and equal atmosphere, challenging work and space to grow with us. We welcome individuals with passion, dreams, experience and share in our hopes of creating a better sustainable future.

We are looking for an efficient Human Resources (HR) and Training Partnerships Coordinator - the job will be split 60/40 between providing standard HR services to Big Reuse 60% and coordinating the growth of job training programs partnerships 40%.

Supervisor: Executive Director and Finance Director

HR Coordination - 60% of time

• Facilitate daily HR functions.
• Serve as a point of contact with benefit administrators.
• Respond to internal and external HR related requests and provide assistance
• Create and maintain electronic records of employees including offer letters, benefits info and performance evaluations and reviews.
• Ensure employment requirements are met.
• Support the recruitment/hiring process by sourcing candidates, performing background checks, assisting in shortlisting.
• Coordinate training sessions and seminars. Help managers develop training resources for their staff.
• Perform onboarding and update records with new hires
• Assist in HR projects, like collection of employee feedback.
• Educate staff about benefits and oversee the completion of benefit documentation.
• Research answers to questions regarding eligibility, benefits and other pertinent information.
• Assist with performance management procedures including evaluations, terminations, and disciplinary actions.
• Run payroll weekly in coordination with Finance Director and resolve timesheet submittal issues
• Track Paid Time Off
• Organize 'All Staff' meetings (1 or 2 per year)

Training Partnership Coordination - 40% of time

• Maintain and develop relationships with job training programs or college work study programs.
• Onboard and schedule trainees with Big Reuse managers.
• Submit trainee timesheets to training programs.
• Troubleshoot placements with training programs and managers.
• Research and present other options for expanding training programs.
• Help develop training curriculum to be used by managers with trainees.

Skills / Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or work with equivalent level of management experience.
• Proven experience as an HR coordinator or relevant human resources/administrative position.
• Service Oriented - actively looking for ways to help people.
• Tech savvy - enjoys finding the best software for the task at hand, researching existing functionality and using it to the fullest including GSuite, Excel and payroll processing software.
• Fantastic organizational skills
• Active Learning - understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Active Listening - giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made.
• Critical Thinking - using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

Commitment to Diversity

People of color, all genders, people with disabilities, veterans and LGBTQIA+ candidates are encouraged to apply. Big Reuse is committed to a diverse workplace, and to supporting our staff with ongoing career development opportunities. Big Reuse is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions, in accordance with state and federal law.

Compensation:

FSLA Status: Non-exempt

Pay: $50,000

Generous Health benefits - health, dental, eye

Generous paid time off - 24 days of PTO which increases each year

Staff discount at our Reuse Center

How to Apply:

Submit resume and short cover letter describing your specific qualifications and your environmental passion.

Only those whose applications are being considered will be contacted. No phone calls.

COVID-19 considerations: Vaccine required