The Rainforest Alliance is an international nonprofit organization that works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior. Based in New York City, with offices throughout the United States and worldwide, the Rainforest Alliance works with people whose livelihoods depend on the land, helping them transform the way they grow food, harvest wood and host travelers.
Position Summary:
The Human Resources Associate will provide general support to the HR Department, with a particular focus on recruitment-related activities.
Title: Human Resources Associate
Reports to: Human Resources Manager
Location: New York, NY
Status: Part time 20 hours per week (with potential for full time status)
Responsibilities:
• Provide general assistance with all recruitment-related activities;
• Review resumes and select applicants for prescreening interviews;
• Conduct prescreening phone interviews and coordinate with hiring managers to schedule in person interviews;
• Create, edit, and review position announcements and other documents for new recruitments;
• Conduct reference checks for selected applicants;
• Maintain records, reports, and logs pertaining to applicant flow procedures;
• Create distribution lists and post open positions;
• Create staff announcements providing staff updates;
• Update and maintain the database of recruitment sites and assist with researching new sites;
• Process invoices for job postings and other HR expenses;
• Assist with tracking of introductory staff evaluations;
• Coordinate with recruitment agencies to hire temporary staff as needed;
• Assist HR Manager with special projects; and
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required;
• 3 – 5 years HR or administrative experience;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Superb interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times;
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting;
• Strong computer skills (MS Office and internet); and
• Spanish fluency a plus.
Salary:
Commensurate with experience.
To apply:
Send resume, cover letter and salary history to Human Resources, Rainforest Alliance, 665 Broadway, Suite 500, New York, NY 10012; Fax: 212-677-2187; E-mail: Personnel@ra.org. If emailing, use the following format in the subject line: first name and last name, job title of position you are applying for.
The Rainforest Alliance is an equal opportunity employer.
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