HR Associate
About the Organization
As an equal opportunity employer, The Granite YMCA is committed to diversity and inclusion. The Granite YMCA is a thriving $25M association with eight branches—located throughout New Hampshire. The association started in 1854 with its first branch, the YMCA of Downtown Manchester, which offered programs for millworkers in the city. The Y has grown dramatically in both presence and impact in the last three decades. The association is particularly strong in child care and camping with eight major facilities, and in outreach programs with a history of serving at-risk youth within its regional footprint.
Information Sites:
- The Granite YMCA: www.graniteymca.org
The Granite YMCA Association Facts:
- Mission Statement: The Granite YMCA creates a community where all are welcome and builds a healthy spirit, mind and body based on the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
- At the Y, we strive to create opportunities for individuals to enhance both their personal lives and the well-being of their communities. Focusing on Youth Development, Family Strengthening, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
- Staff: 200 full-time, 600 part-time growing to 800+ in summer.
- Volunteer Leadership: 24 Board of Directors and 70 Branch Advisory Board Members.
- 1300 additional volunteers engage annually to help the Y achieve its mission.
- Membership: The YMCA at all of its branches has over 12,000 facility members and over 4,000 program members.
- Finances/Reserves: Annual operating budget: $25M.
- Annual Fundraising Campaign: Raised in 2024 $957,000
- Total Community Benefit: Provided $1.6M in financial assistance serving 12,937 individuals and families who received financial aid and/or free services in 2024.
About the Job
Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. At the Granite YMCA, we work as a team to strengthen our community and create a positive impact every day.
The HR team is seeking a Human Resources Associate to support executing operational activities, particularly in the areas of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding. Collaboration, strong relationship building, an attention to detail and compliance will be vital to the success of this position.
Responsibilities:
- Actively recruit through community partnerships, events and networking
- Manage talent acquisition social media
- Maintain employee hiring and onboarding processes, including paperwork, systems, applicable training and ongoing support for hiring managers
- Review new and rehire paperwork for completeness and compliance
- Process new and rehire employees in the organization’s HRIS
- Support with employee onboarding post-hire
- Collaborate with organizational divisions to meet support needs, establish processes, and prepare for transitions at peak volume and pivotal times of year
- Run and analyze reports regarding talent acquisition metrics and data
- Conduct audits of relevant talent acquisition processes, forms and employee data
Requirements:
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer functions, with the ability to learn new software, familiarity with HR software preferred
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
- Ability to manage, process and track large volumes of data
- Possess strong organizational, interpersonal communication and relationship building skills
- Education and Experience
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in HR, recruiting or similar administrative functions
- Associate’s Degree in Business, Management, Human Resources or related field
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Position Specifics:
- Full-time hourly position at $20 - $24hr
- Scheduled mostly Monday – Friday during standard business hours
- This is an in-office position in Manchester, NH with light travel requirements (up to 5x per month) across The Granite YMCA service area, depending upon time of year
Benefits and other Information:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Company paid Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Free YMCA Family Membership
- Generous paid time off (starting at 4 weeks PTO + 6 holidays)
- 403(b) pre-tax and ROTH retirement accounts (enroll at any time)
- All eligible employees receive the YMCA's 401(a) retirement contribution of 8% of their biweekly gross earnings
- 25% discount on program classes for the employee and dependents
- 50% discount on childcare, day and overnight camp