This role will provide human resources support to all of LAYC’s sites. Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to supporting staff onboarding and off-boarding processes, benefits administration, leave administration, and coordinating HR events (quarterly on-boarding, new hire breakfasts, summer staff picnic etc.)

JOIN US AND SUPPORT YOUTH TO LIVE, WORK, AND STUDY WITH DIGNITY, HOPE, AND JOY!

LAYC/MMYC is an organization that makes a difference in our community. We invite you to join our talented staff and become a part of an organization that is known for its commitment to excellence, mission, and respect for youth. We value diversity as a strength, with 85% of our staff identifying as people of color. We prioritize recruiting and supporting staff who have shared life experiences as our youth.

LAYC/MMYC’s mission is to empower a diverse population of youth to achieve a successful transition to adulthood, through multicultural, comprehensive, and innovative programs that address youths' social, academic, and career needs. To achieve that mission, LAYC/MMYC provides services and opportunities to approximately 5,000 individuals annually to support academic achievement, promote healthy behaviors, and guide youth toward successful adulthood. LAYC/MMYC also conducts advocacy and public policy work to broaden opportunities for youth.

LOCATION: Washington, DC

COMPESATION: $45,000- $55,000

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS

In addition to a friendly work environment, we are pleased to offer the following benefits to our employees:

• Employer subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans with prescription coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability and supplemental life insurance
• Matching 401(k) program beginning at hire
• Ten days paid vacation leave per year, increasing to 20 with tenure, 12 days paid sick leave per year, 12 paid holidays per year
• Eight weeks paid parental leave, including adoption and foster care
• Health club discounts
• One to two days per week of telework for most positions

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partners with Program and Functional supervisors to drive the new hire onboarding process
• Leads the tracking and communication of LAYC’s new hire clearance process
• Assists in the activations of new hire 90-day reviews
• Creates and maintains all personnel files including Personnel Action Forms

Generates custom reports from HR/Payroll system

• Maintains internal employee directory
• Initiates off-boarding process, to include conducting exit interviews
• Partners with Payroll and IT for new hire activation and departing staff deactivation
• Assists in ensuring HR processes are following applicable federal, state, and local laws
• Responsible for leave administration, communication, and tracking (FMLA, Workers Compensation, Short Term Disability).
• Responsible for the coordination and follow through of worker’s compensation claims
• Partners with HR Director to coordinate all employee events (New Hire Meet and Greet, Quarterly on-boarding etc)
• Supports benefits administration function to include communicating coverage and eligibility requirements to employees and maintaining benefit enrollment paperwork.
• Assists with Open Enrollment activities
• Exercises good judgment and maintains confidentiality in handling critical and sensitive information, records, and reports.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or related field with one to two years of experience in an HR environment; or an associate degree in Business or related field with 2- 3 years of experience in an HR department
• Experience with HRIS administration; preferably with ADP Workforce Now
• Demonstrated knowledge of general human resources practices and procedures; PHR or SHRM certification preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Spanish is required
• Non-profit experience preferred
• Self-motivated, punctual, and well organized

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Desire to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Must be able to juggle multiple activities from a variety of people, working with leadership to obtain input in prioritization but keeping everything moving forward without requiring significant direction.
• Must have great attention to detail and great flexibility in responding to changing priorities.
• Must have the highest standards of customer service and be able to maintain a professional working relationship with all members of the office.
• Experience working successfully with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds

• Consistently exhibits the highest standards of ethics, trustworthiness, and professionalism

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Flexible, energetic, positive individual with commitment to youth development in a high quality, respectful environment.

• Ability to work well and communicate with culturally diverse populations.

• Successful completion of required criminal and child abuse/neglect clearances
• LAYC/MMYC requires the COVID-19 vaccine of all its employees. You will be asked to provide proof of vaccination at the time of your interview and at your onboarding.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 10 lbs. May require the ability to travel locally and/or regionally.

LAYC/MMYC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities without regard to age, race, color, pregnancy, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or status within any other protected group.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and resume.