Human Resource Assistant - Rising Ground, Inc

About Rising Ground

Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 72,000 individuals annually. We do this through 101 programs across 138 sites, throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity is shown not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve. Rising Ground is headquartered in New York City.

About the Role

The HR Assistant will provide essential administrative and data entry support to the Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Benefits/Leaves, and Employee Experience teams. As the initial point of contact of the HR department for those we serve internally, this role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of HR processes and initiatives. The HR Assistant will handle a variety of tasks, including data entry, document management, and general administrative support, while also having the opportunity to learn and grow in the HR field. This is a great foundational role for those that are seeking a career in the HR field.

· Provide administrative support to employee experience, onboarding, and talent acquisition units.

· Accurately input and update employee information in the HRIS database, ensuring all records are current and compliant with company policies.

· Perform monthly audits to ensure that all required employee documentation is collected and maintained.

· Assist the Employee Experience team in creating and distributing employee engagement materials, such as surveys, forms, flyers, and event invitations, using tools like Canva and other design tools.

· Learn and utilize new HR technologies, including HRIS (ADP Workforce Now), to support HR operations.

· Support the Talent Acquisition team with tasks such as sourcing, screening and coordinating candidate communications for entry level openings.

· Ensure all HR activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

· Support the HR leadership team with employee engagement initiatives and the overall employee experience.

· Answer phones, emails, and external inquiries, routing them to the appropriate party within HR or the organization.

· Perform other related duties as assigned to support the HR department's overall objectives.

Additional Requirements:

· Authorized to work in the U.S.

· Ability to work in-person in New York City (NY) for at least 3 days or more per week.

· Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites as necessary.

Supervisory Responsibility:

No

Work Environment:

Corporate Office: This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday in our Headquarters at 1333 Broadway office in Midtown Manhattan. Work hours options are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm, 10 am - 6 pm.

· Minimum of High School Diploma and 1-2 years of experience in Human Resources or Customer Service.

· Previous experience in data entry, administrative support, or a related role.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

· Ability to quickly learn new technologies, including HRIS databases (ADP Workforce Now), ATS (Applicant Tracking System) and design tools like Canva.

· Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and document management.

· Excellent organizational, time-management and multi-tasking skills

· An exemplary model of professionalism, dependability, and trustworthiness.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

· A positive attitude and willingness to learn and take on new challenges

Application & Interview Process 

While the interview process may vary slightly, the general process will be: 

• Application reviewed by Talent Acquisition Team member 

• Phone screen with Hiring Manager 

• Panel Interview with HR Leadership 
• Final Round with HR Management.

• Interview Decision & Feedback 

Our Compensation & Benefits 

The pay rate for this position is between $45,000 - $55,000/Yr., depending on experience and fit for the role. Rising Ground offers competitive compensation based on the midpoint of the market among not-for-profit organizations of similar size. We believe in compensating staff members fairly in relation to each other, their qualifications, and their impact on behalf of the organization, and take internal and external equity seriously. Given our commitment to equity, Rising Ground does not negotiate compensation offers; instead, each compensation offer is determined carefully using external and internal benchmarking. You will have an opportunity to discuss compensation in more detail after you begin the application process.Rising Groundalso provides competitive, comprehensive benefits, recognition, and career development. Our current benefits include: 

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits 

• Flexible Spending Accounts 

• Wellness Program 

• Employee Assistance program 

• 401k Retirement plan 

• Holiday and Paid Time Off 

Our Commitment to Diversity, Fairness, and Belonging

Rising Ground is comprised of unique and valued individuals who together make the organization effective in assisting the children, adults and families who come to us for support. We believe that only when all employees contribute fully as their true selves can Rising Ground's true strength, vision, and values come to fruition. We recognize the ubiquitous social biases and structures that impact and shape the experiences of all people, including our own staff and people supported. Among the many biases present in our society that shape our personal and professional experiences race, gender, sexual orientation, and gender expression are all factors that can present hurdles. As such, Rising Ground is committed to being an anti-racist and inclusive organization that will actively strive to overcome both systemic and interpersonal biases that perpetuate oppression.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Rising Ground that the Agency wholly complies with equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual’s perceived or actual race, creed, color, national origin, alienate, citizenship status, gender, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or veteran status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.