Job Title: HR Communications Coordinator
PVN ID: RF-2409-006475
Category: Managerial and Professional
Location: RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF C.U.N.Y.

Job Description

General Description

The Human Resources Communications Coordinator directly reports to Assistant Director of Human Resources: Benefits and to the Human Resources Manager. The incumbent in this role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the communication strategies within the Human Resources department. The coordinator will handle various communication tasks, including email updates, developing webinars, and drafting communication campaigns, ensuring that all communications are clear and aligned with the company's goals. Additionally, this role will support the execution of employee events, contributing to a positive workplace culture. The incumbent will implement and support Human Resources communication strategies to support employee engagement and department objectives.

Other Duties

  • Support and implement HR strategies to promote employee engagement
  • Create and distribute communication materials to promote upcoming activities and events including annual open enrollment
  • Ensure accurate, thoughtful, clear, and consistent communication of HR-related information to all employees that communicate the vision, benefits, and expectations of the Research Foundation
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate and support the execution of activities including social events, team-building activities, educational workshops, and wellness initiatives.
  • Manage the logistics and coordination of all employee activities including calendar blocking, catering support, event flow, and technology support for these events.
  • Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
  • General HR support to include billing and invoicing, reporting, and administration
  • Collect feedback and evaluate the success of employee activities
  • Stay up-to-date with current trends and best practices in employee engagement and activity planning, and proactively incorporate new ideas and initiatives into the program

Qualifications

  • BA or BS in Human Resources, Communications, Health Education, or a related field
  • Minimum 1 – 3 years of experience in a similar role
  • Knowledge of employee engagement strategies and best practices
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with a flexible and adaptable approach to meet changing needs
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to work efficiently under pressure
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Canva
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.

RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department
Human Resources
Status
Full Time
Annual Salary Range
$64,305.00 - $75,023.00
Closing Date
Nov 25, 2024 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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