Human Resources Specialist

About Us:

The Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) believes stable and sustainable affordable housing is the foundation of strong communities and we strive to contribute to comprehensive neighborhood revitalization through our lending and partnerships. A nationally recognized leader in affordable housing finance, CPC has provided a consistent source of capital to underserved housing markets throughout New York State since our inception in 1974.

Today, CPC stands as the largest CDFI solely committed to investing in multifamily housing, having invested more than $15 billion to finance the creation and preservation of more than 230,000 units of quality housing in neighborhoods across New York State and beyond. CPC has a robust construction lending platform, a mortgage bank, and equity and impact investment platforms that focus on our three goals: Expanding Affordable Housing, Closing the Racial Wealth Gap and Investing in the Green Economy.

As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that make a real difference in people's lives. We're looking for talented individuals who are passionate about our mission and share our values of commitment, respect, excellence, accountability, and collaboration.

Role Summary:

The Human Resources Specialist will review and approve payroll, prior to sign-off by AVP, Director HR Operations. This role will support the overall Human Resources function including but not limited to: payroll and benefits administration, compliance management, and compensation planning. To develop appropriate reporting tools, as required by the Human Resources department. This role will provide a consistently high level of customer service to employees. This role also provides general administrative support to the department and assists employees with enquiries related to payroll and benefits.

What You'll Do:

• Oversee the payroll functions for the company and provide preliminary approval of semi-monthly payroll
• Oversee day-to-day administration of all benefits plans, working with employees, vendors and benefit providers to resolve claims, enrollment or billing issues
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert on HRIS system and related system processes
• Undertake projects as directed by the AVP, Director, HR Operations to continually improve the quality and efficiencies of processes within HR
• Maintain records relating to semi-monthly payroll and enter payroll changes and updates into the ADP system
• Reconcile payroll and notify Finance of pertinent details required in support of semi-monthly wires
• Coordinate and manage annual benefits open enrollment, including preparing employee materials, updating systems, and working closely with benefit providers
• Work with HR team, employees and all benefit providers to enroll/update/cancel enrollment of employees
• Works with the HR Coordinator to reconcile benefit vendor invoices and maintain accurate billing
• Work with HR Coordinator to manage required employment-related legal postings and ensure timely distribution of annual updates to employees
• Work with the Human Resources team to prepare and maintain statistical reports, analyze data and ensure the integrity of information provided to senior management
• Support the onboarding process by assisting with new employee orientation
• Coordinate and manage employee engagement programs, including wellness initiatives, the corporate challenge, and health fair
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding compensation, benefits, and general employment policies
• Participate in Human Resources projects, as necessary
• Perform other administrative duties, as required.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or a bachelor's degree and 5+ years' experience in human resources particularly in payroll and benefits
• Knowledge of ADP Workforce Now, strongly preferred but not required
• Experience processing payroll accurately and in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Demonstrated understanding of employee health and welfare enrollment and billing required
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel and advanced Microsoft Office skills required
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail with a strong comfort level in working with and understanding statistical data
• Strong project management interpersonal skills
• Strong customer service skills absolutely required
• Candidates must be able to work independently and have a sense of urgency.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) retirement plans with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
• Commuter benefits
• PTO for vacation, personal days, sick leave, holidays, jury duty, bereavement, parental leave, and disability
• Tuition assistance program
• Two "work from anywhere" weeks per year
• Summer Fridays
• Collaborative working spaces
• Service days to support our communities
• Employee development and engagement events
• More about our offerings and culture here

This is a full-time, hybrid role where you will work from the Manhattan office two - three days a week. The salary range is $85,000 - $100,000, dependent on experience.

The Community Preservation Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all employment-related decisions including recruitment, selection, evaluation, promotion, compensation, training and termination are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, status as a veteran, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other protected status.