Recruiter

African American Planning Commission, Inc. is seeking a Human Resources Generalist and Recruiter to provide comprehensive HR support and advice. The role involves executing daily HR functions, including recruiting, employee relations, and performance management while ensuring compliance with employment laws and maintaining positive relationships within the organization.

What you'll do:

• Sourcing, interviewing and hiring qualified applicants. Collaborates with hiring directors to understand skills and competencies required for vacant positions
• Conducts background screening and employee eligibility verifications
• Assist with new hire onboarding and employee recognition programs
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to recruiting, employee relations, disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; employee recognition, and morale; compensation, benefits, occupational health and safety
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, investigations and terminations
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law
• Serves as a backup to HR Generalist Employee Relations and HR Generalist, Benefits Administrator
• Performs other duties as assigned

What they're looking for:

• High School diploma with 8+ years' experience in Human Resources
• Associates degree with 3+years' experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field with 2+ years' experience
• Fluency in both verbal and written communication in Spanish a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Benefits:

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental and Vision
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (23 days)
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Retirement Benefits Plan (403B)
• You may also get your college student debt forgiven tax free on Federal Direct Loans created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, PSLF, if you work full-time and after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a Qualifying Repayment Plan.