Founded in 1906, AJC seeks to enhance the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel, and to advance human rights and democratic values in the United States and around the world. Among Jewish advocacy organizations, AJC is the leader in the global arena. We are known for our unparalleled access to diplomats, government officials, and faith leaders in more than 100 countries. In addition to our New York headquarters and Office of Policy and Diplomatic Affairs in Washington, D.C., AJC has offices across the U.S. and around the globe and maintains partnerships with Jewish communities worldwide.
The HR Coordinator will serve the administrative needs of the HR Department. This position reports to the Director, HR & Employee Relations and the Director, Benefits and will support the Directors in various HR and administrative functions.
The HR Coordinator does all of this while adhering to AJC’s core values: Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Accountability
General Administrative Responsibilities include: • Assist with the processing of background checks on new hires • Schedule interviews between manager and temp candidates • Assist with the implementation of the new HR recruitment and onboarding system • Assist the HR Directors with daily responsibilities • Prepare reports, as needed • Manage recordkeeping of employee records as well as applicant tracking • Maintain record of hours worked for part-time and variable hour employees • Update and maintain pension database • Assist with required annual benefit mailings • Schedule employee benefit meetings and events via Zoom and/or Teams and track responses • Scan documents into ADP (online filing system) • Answer general HR queries • Assist with all general correspondence • Perform general administrative work, which include filing, scanning, scheduling appointments, stocking supplies, opening and distributing mail, meeting setups and greeting visitors. • Work on special projects as assigned • Handle other duties as assigned
Professional Development Support: Manage logistics for AJC Way Orientations, and Professional Development Trainings • Add dates to All Staff Calendar • Provide list of participants and managers to the Sr. Director, Training and Development • Email invitation to participants and track RSVPs • Create Zoom link to include in email to participants • Schedule follow-up “Meet the Team” sessions • Send evaluations to participants • Attend session to monitor chat or troubleshoot during session • Register colleagues for trainings (when appropriate) • Share resources with colleagues who request professional development • Track staff attendance at trainings
Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree preferred • Two plus years of relevant experience • Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Zoom & Outlook) • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, tact and diplomacy • Dependable, with a good work ethic • Working knowledge and prior experience with HRIS and Time and Attendance systems (ADP & Replicon) is a plus • Strong figures aptitude • Respect for and adherence to confidentiality is required • Excellent organizational skills, including accuracy, attention to detail, and follow through • Positive attitude • Passion for the mission of AJC
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes: • Medical, vision, and dental plans • Flexible Spending Account options • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - 10 vacation days per year, that increases with continued employment • Paid Holidays (many Federal and major Jewish Holidays) • Hybrid work schedule • 403(b) participation, after one year of employment • Transit plan
AJC requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID 19, unless one has a legally recognized reason for exemption.
AJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The salary range for this position is $42,000 to $50,000, depending on relevant experience.
