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Human Resources Manager
New York Disaster Interfaith Services (NYDIS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit faith-based federation of faith communities, human services providers and charitable organizations who work in partnership to provide disaster readiness, response, and recovery services to New York City. NYDIS’ affiliate, the NYC Emergency Shelter Network (ESN) coordinates and builds the capacity of congregation-based street homeless shelter services and advocacy as well as Asylum-Seeker shelters and service centers along with homeless mitigation initiatives. NYDIS currently has a $40M annual operating budget and up to 75 employees.
Reporting to the Executive Director & CEO, the Human Resources (HR) Manager will play a pivotal role in the development and oversight of all HR functions for NYDIS and our affiliate, the Emergency Shelter Network. The position requires a strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset to create and/or manage existing HR processes while fostering a positive work culture and aligning HR strategies with NYDIS’ pending strategic planning process. The HR Manager must enjoy working within a small, multi-faith and DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging) centric environment that is mission- and results-driven with a focus on community. The ideal candidate will have experience and expert knowledge of current best practices in HR policies and procedures, excellent communication skills, written and verbal, ability to work independently and the ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
HR Administration & Support
• Assist in the execution of existing or development and implementation of new HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Stay informed of changes in labor laws and ensure organizational compliance.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align HR policies with organizational objectives.
• Participate in the development and execution of NYDIS pending 2024 strategic planning process.
• Provide administrative support for HR functions, including maintaining employee records, managing documentation, and handling routine human resources paperwork. (NYDIS currently uses Bamboo).
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
• Assist in the full recruitment lifecycle, from the development of the job descriptions, posting of job openings, screening of resumes, and coordination of interviews and background checks/references checks.
• Work closely with directors and managers to identify staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies to target the diverse populations served by NYDIS and ESN administrative staff and programs.
Onboarding & Offboarding
• Coordinate and facilitate the onboarding process for new employees, ensuring a smooth integration into the organization – including conducting all new staff orientations and developing training standards.
• Manage the offboarding process, conduct exit interviews and process necessary paperwork.
Performance Management
• Oversee the performance management process, including goal setting, feedback, and performance evaluations.
• Provide guidance and support to directors and managers on performance-related matters.
• Implement an HRIS system to maintain employee records.
Employee Relations
• Address employee relations matters, providing guidance and support to employees and supervisors.
• Contribute to fostering a fun, positive and grateful workplace culture with employee engagement initiatives.
Compensation & Benefits
• Administer with CFO employee benefit programs and ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Respond to employee inquiries and provide information and support to employees regarding benefits.
• Conduct periodic reviews of salary structures, ensuring competitiveness in the marketplace.
Qualifications:
• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3-5 years of nonprofit HR experience
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations
• An innate commitment to DEIB and a practitioner of religious literacy and competency.
• Tech savvy – with expert proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite – especially Excel and Outlook
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse religious and secular stakeholders.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Proven ability to navigate complex interpersonal relationships, promote positive staff morale and culture.
• Must demonstrate sound judgment and discretion, ability to manage confidential information.
• Must be able to work well under pressure while multi-tasking.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
Salary range, $80,000 to $90,000, commensurate with experience – with excellent benefits.
No Phone Calls: Send a Cover Letter, Resume & 3 Professional References to jobs@nydis.org
All qualified candidates should apply; candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. NYDIS does not discriminate against any individual or group for reasons of age, color, creed, culture, gender, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or race.
Staff Accountant
New York Disaster Interfaith Services, (NYDIS) is a 501(c)(3) faith-based federation of faith communities, human services providers, and charitable organizations that work in partnership to provide disaster readiness, response, and recovery services to New York City.
NYDIS is seeking a Staff Accountant, with immediate availability to work from our Midtown Manhattan office. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and working under limited supervision, the Staff Accountant is responsible for various activities including state and federal grant reporting and invoicing, allocating payroll, assisting the accounts payable functions, and tracking grants and donations, among other functions.
Duties include:
• Independently performing day-to-day finance/accounting functions of NYDIS, including scheduling vendor and contractor payments, payroll/benefits administration, month-end closing entries, and assisting with annual audit;
• Process monthly Accounts Payable billing requests and maintenance of internal accounting software reports;
• Collaborate with program staff to track and invoice monthly contract deliverables on all contracts and grants;
• Coordinate with CFO to ensure monthly contract billing complies with contract stipulations;
• Reconcile invoices with contract payments and maintain program financial records;
• Perform general QuickBooks office accounting, including bank deposits and payments to vendors;
• Track program expenditures/allocations and produce regular budget updates and/or reports;
• Track grant distribution to clients in collaboration with program staff;
• Meet regularly with CFO and the executive staff to review allocations and program reviews;
• Complete bank reconciliations, credit card allocations, check request processing and account reviews;
• Other duties as assigned by senior staff.
Qualifications include:
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Positive energy and ability to work collaboratively with a small staff
• Experience working with nonprofits and/or religious institutions
• Experience in QuickBooks and/or other accounting software
• Experience supporting multiple large contracts simultaneously
• Experience reconciling balance sheet accounts, entering journal entries and month-end close
• Proficiency in grant and contract reporting backup documentation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel with pivot table proficiency
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, in person, written and on the phone with internal and external clients
• All applicants will be given a federal background check and narcotics drug test prior to employment
• Any NYDIS staff who work in our office or directly with clients must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Education and/or experience:
• Business or accounting degree and/or equivalent experience required
• Minimum of three years’ experience in accounting, specifically in nonprofit accounting
Immediate Availability. Salary range, $60,000 to $70,000, commensurate with experience – with excellent benefits.
Send Cover Letter, Resume & three Professional References to jobs@nydis.org. No phone calls.
All qualified candidates should apply – candidates from ethnic and religious minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. NYDIS does not discriminate against any individual or group for reasons of age, color, creed, culture, gender, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or race.