People & Culture Generalist

Friends of the High Line seeks a People & Culture Generalist. This role will play a pivotal role in overseeing various aspects of talent management, including the hiring and onboarding experience for new hires, facilitating training programs, managing employee relations investigations, addressing workplace safety issues, and leading general project management initiatives related to the employment experience. Reporting directly to the Senior Director of People and Culture, this role will contribute to shaping the organization's culture and ensuring an exceptional employee experience.

Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment processes, including job posting, candidate screening, interview coordination, and offer management.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to ensure alignment with recruitment standards and efficient candidate progression.
• Maintain candidate pipelines and proactively source candidates for current and future openings.
• Continuously improve recruitment processes and strategies.

Onboarding and Training:

• Coordinate new hire orientations and assist with the onboarding process as needed.
• Facilitate training programs developed including classroom sessions, workshops, and coaching sessions.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make necessary adjustments to enhance outcomes.
• Partner with external vendors and consultants as needed to deliver specialized training programs.

Employee Relations:

• Manage employee relations investigations from beginning to end, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
• Address workplace safety issues and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to implement corrective measures.

General Administration & Compliance:

• Lead general project management initiatives related to the employment experience, ensuring timely execution and effective outcomes.
• Coordinate new hire orientations and occasionally assist with the offboarding process.
• Maintain accurate personnel information and files.
• Collaborate with the payroll department on employee leave and attendance management, escalating when necessary. 
• Review and organize departmental invoices and credit card expenditures and submit them for processing with the Finance department.
• Assist the front desk reception area when office assistant is unavailable
• Manage onboarding in ADP and maintain new employee files, I-9 documentation, and verification.
• Schedule meetings and various required and annual training for new hires, staff, and managers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Core Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in talent acquisition and people & culture space
• 2+ years of experience in learning and development, training, or related roles
• Proven track record of creating and implementing successful learning and development programs
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles
• Great interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people
• Demonstrated ability to work with confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Excellent computer skills, including Google Suite, Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to set and keep regular deadlines
• Highly organized and detail-oriented

Preferred Qualifications (but not required)

• Professional in Human Resources certification or similar
• Experience using Paycor, Lattice, and Asana, is a plus 
• Familiarity with Workable or any other Applicant Tracking System

The location for the role remains hybrid, with a requirement to physically report to the office at least three days a week (located in Manhattan's Meatpacking District in New York City).

COMPENSATION: The salary range is $65,000 - $72,000. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.

The application deadline for this position is Friday, May 24th. We will be reviewing resumes on an ongoing basis, so it is recommended not to wait until the deadline, as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation during the application process, please send an email request to hr@thehighline.org.Resumes sent to this email address will not be given any special consideration.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid primary and secondary caregiver leave
• 20 Vacation days, 7 sick days, and 10 paid holidays with floating holidays & Winter Fridays
• Discounts Citi Bike Membership
• Discounts with Vendor at the High Line & around the Meatpacking neighborhood
• Free entrance to Whitney Museum
• Supplemental short-term disability insurance and paid life insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Contribution in a 403(b) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Growth & Development

About Friends of the High Line

The High Line is both a nonprofit organization and a public park on the West Side of Manhattan. We’re devoted to reimagining public spaces to create connected, healthy neighborhoods and cities through our work with communities on and off the High Line.

Built on a historic, elevated rail line, the High Line was always intended to be more than a park. You can walk through the gardens, view art, experience a performance, enjoy food or beverage, or connect with friends and neighbors while enjoying a unique perspective of New York City.

Nearly 100% of our annual budget comes through donations. The High Line is owned by the City of New York, and we operate under a license agreement with NYC Parks.

EEO Statement

The High Line is guided by a series of values through which we make decisions, including hiring. These values include proactively creating access points for all people, regardless of age, sex, color, creed, race, income, country of origin, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

As part of our commitment to living up to these values and advancing equity within our organization and through our work, we are committed to an equitable hiring process. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with a broad range of lived experiences. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.