Facility
Wildlife Conservation Society: Bronx Zoo
Closing Date
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Description
Position Title: Manager, Seasonal Program
Location: Bronx Zoo
Supervises: Staff of 4
Schedule: Monday to Friday, Flexibility on Saturdays
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Human Resources
About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS):
WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.
Position Objective:
The Human Resources Manager of the Office of Seasonal Employment is responsible for facilitating the recruitment, selection, onboarding, and support of over 1200+ seasonal staff. The seasonal staff play a critical role in the operation of the NYC Zoos and Aquarium, including the flagship Bronx Zoo, which provides memorable experiences to more than 4 million visitors per year.
Principal Responsibilities:
Management
Lead a team of four HR professionals who support The Office of Seasonal Employment
Manage the workflow of the team to ensure the effective and efficient onboarding and orientation of staff
Assist team with all recruitment activity for seasonal and part time positions, including candidate job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, offers, new-hire orientation, on-boarding, staff, transfers and exits.
Support HR Business Partner with leading the team in which everyone grows professionally and helping to identify team members’ strengths, providing learning opportunities & feedback and delegating effectively.
Work with the business units to ensure timely and efficient off-boarding at the end of the season
Building effective relationships with managers and directors to understand their business needs and ensure seasonal staffing needs are met
Ensure oversight and consistency in position titles across all departments
Coach and support business managers and employees with performance management of staff, including investigating staff relations concerns
Produce and analyze key metrics pertaining to the seasonal recruitment program
Conduct Bi-weekly Manager communication meetings
Build and maintain relationships with Community Partners to enhance our Recruitment opportunities and placement into seasonal jobs
Develop and deliver Community Partner recruiting presentations and Seasonal manager training
Human Resources Policies and Support
Partners with HR Business Partner of Business Services to maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks.
Proactively pursue continuous process improvement in Human Resources related practices to enhance the quality and efficiency of the employee/client experience
Update manager and employee materials including SharePoint site.
Education and Pre-requisites
Bachelor’s degree required and with 5+ years progressive experience relevant to Human Resources
Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws
Strong leadership skills
1+ years of Recruitment experience with the ability to deliver against high volume recruiting plans and achieve results
Strong relationship building experience
Ability to think strategically
WCS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce.
We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value.
EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled
Compensation and benefits
Salary Range: $75,000 – $85,000
Benefits: 15 Vacation, 13 Holidays, 12 Paid-Time-Off Days, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension, 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave and much more…
Application instructions
Please Visit Wildlife Conservation Society Job Board and Apply Here: https://bit.ly/3ZjoNB6