Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and campus leadership across two campus locations (Queens/Staten Island). This position provides day-to-day support in areas such as employee relations, policy interpretation, onboarding, and HR compliance while fostering a positive and service-oriented employee experience. Regularly travels between campuses to provide on-site support, build strong working relationships, and ensure consistent application of HR policies and practices.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities- Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and supervisors
- Support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, orientation, benefits administration, and offboarding.
- Assist employees with benefits enrollment, qualifying life event changes, and general benefits questions.
- Review and process authorized employee changes within HR and talent acquisition systems.
- Partner with campus leadership to address employee concerns, performance management, coaching, and corrective action while escalating complex matters as appropriate.
- Assist with investigations and maintain accurate documentation related to employee relations matters.
- Conduct new hire orientation and provide HR-related training for supervisors and employees as needed.
- Maintain employee records and HR documentation while ensuring confidentiality and data integrity.
- Assist with HR compliance initiatives, audits, reporting, and required recordkeeping.
- Participate in HR projects and initiatives that support organizational and campus goals.
- Travel regularly between the Queens and Staten Island campuses to provide on-site HR support.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- At least three (3) years of progressive human resources experience.
- Working knowledge of employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, and wage and hour regulations.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
- Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- Valid driver's license and the ability to travel regularly between the Queens and Staten Island campus locations.
Classification: Exempt
Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Travel: Regular travel between assigned campuses required.
Work Environment: Primarily office-based
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- At least three years of progressive human resources experience
- Working knowledge of employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, and wage and hour regulations
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities independently
- Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly between Queens and Staten Island campuses
What We Do
The Community Economic Development Fund (CEDF) is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that strengthens neighborhood economies by providing flexible financing and technical support, primarily to small businesses in low-to-moderate income and disadvantaged communities.
