People & Culture Associate

LOCATION

DOROT is headquartered on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and the team works on a hybrid schedule. The People & Culture Associate will be expected to work in the office 3-4 days per week, and as needed. All team members are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

ABOUT DOROT

Founded in 1976, DOROT (“generations” in Hebrew) is a non-profit social services agency that facilitates a dynamic partnership between older adults, volunteers, and professionals to address the challenges of an aging population. DOROT is dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults to help them live more independently and as valued community members. Compassionate care and a commitment to excellence are hallmarks of DOROT’s programs and staff. The agency is a recognized innovative leader in mobilizing volunteers and community and supportive services. Comprehensive programs – conducted onsite, in the home, remotely, and in the community – combat loneliness and social isolation.

THE OPPORTUNITY

At DOROT, we have a commitment to excellence in all that we do. We are looking for someone to join the People & Culture Team who is an HR Generalist with a specialty in Talent Acquisition and who greatly enjoys the variety that HR provides. You will focus on providing a first-rate employee, candidate, and hiring manager experience. This is a great opportunity to be a visible key member of the team and to learn, grow and gain increased responsibilities over time.

Reporting to the Chief People & Culture Officer, your responsibilities will include:

People Operations and Culture

• Work with Finance to process bi-weekly payroll, checking for full completion of staff timesheets and other pay cycle exceptions to ensure smooth and accurate process. Submit payroll in manager’s absence.
• Serve as initial point of contact for employee questions on payroll, benefits, policy, etc. and work with 3rd party vendors to troubleshoot and resolve employees’ issues.
• Onboard new employees, set them up in payroll and benefits, and ensure they have access to necessary resources.
• Process offboarding with all benefits carriers.
• Take leadership role on the Staff Activity Committee on staff events focused on creating and maintaining a culture of collaboration, inclusion and belonging.
• Coordinate employee milestone and life event recognition.
• Create PowerPoint deck for monthly All-Staff meetings.
• Assist Chief People Officer with projects and initiatives as they arise.

Talent Acquisition

• Own all functions of the talent acquisition process, including collaborating with hiring managers to create job descriptions and interview guides, posting job opportunities, sourcing and screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and conducting reference checks.
• Maintain our applicant tracking system (BambooHR), ensuring a timely response to all applicants and moving qualified candidates through the recruitment process efficiently.
• Assess existing workflows and make recommendations to help streamline recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Identify and manage creative ways to source candidates for niche roles with a focus of recruiting a diverse workforce.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Passion for DOROT’s mission
• 2+ years of HR experience with 1+ years of full-cycle recruitment.
• 1+ years of experience assisting with processing payroll for both exempt and non-exempt staff populations. Experience working with a unionized workforce is a plus.
• Ability to foster successful relationships with all levels of staff and management.
• Ability to ask the right questions and confidence to speak up when clarity is needed.
• Enjoys the thrill of the search and the satisfaction of finding the “right” candidate.
• Understanding and adherence to competency- and behavioral-based interviewing methods.
• Proven ability to source candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, boolean search and other tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with extreme attention to detail.
• Exercises good judgment and maintains the highest level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Knows when to operate independently and when to seek guidance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook/Teams and comfortable working with new technology. Knowledge of Canva is a plus.
• Proficiency with payroll software. Experience with BambooHR is a plus.

WHY WORK WITH US

At DOROT, we believe that the power of connection can be transformative. Working with us means that you will have:

The ability to make an impact. DOROT is at the forefront of bringing the generations together to alleviate social isolation and loneliness, a pressing public health issue recently put in the spotlight in the U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community. Working with us means that you will work with like-minded, passionate people focused on having a positive impact on the lives of our clients.

Generous time off. DOROT offers 20 days of vacation per year, as well as 10 paid Federal holidays and up to as many as 13 paid Jewish holidays, including early office closures on Fridays. We also provide fully paid Parental Leave and other generous Leave policies.

Access to health care. Medical, vision, dental, short-term disability, life insurance, and more. We offer a choice of benefits to ensure that you and your family are taken care of.

Support to plan for your future. We offer a discretionary 403(b) contribution after your first two years with us with the opportunity for increased contributions as you stay with us over time.

This is an exempt position, and candidates can expect a salary between $68,000-$75,000, commensurate with skills and experience.

It is the policy of DOROT, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals for employment or advancement without discrimination because of race, color, religion creed, political association, ancestry, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, pregnancy, disability, genetic, genetic characteristics, or other protected status.

WHY WORK WITH US

At DOROT, we believe that the power of connection can be transformative. Working with us means that you will have:

The ability to make an impact. DOROT is at the forefront of bringing the generations together to alleviate social isolation and loneliness, a pressing public health issue recently put in the spotlight in the U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community. Working with us means that you will work with like-minded, passionate people focused on having a positive impact on the lives of our clients.

Generous time off. DOROT offers 20 days of vacation per year, as well as 10 paid Federal holidays and up to as many as 13 paid Jewish holidays, including early office closures on Fridays. We also provide fully paid Parental Leave and other generous Leave policies.

Access to health care. Medical, vision, dental, short-term disability, life insurance, and more. We offer a choice of benefits to ensure that you and your family are taken care of.

Support to plan for your future. We offer a discretionary 403(b) contribution after your first two years with us with the opportunity for increased contributions as you stay with us over time.