For over 30 years, Gersh Autism has empowered students on the autism spectrum to reach their full potential. Serving individuals aged 5-21 across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, our network of K-12 schools provides personalized education tailored to each student’s unique learning style. We offer comprehensive therapeutic services—speech, physical, occupational therapy, and more—along with vocational training for older students. Our dedicated team collaborates with families to ensure academic, social, and emotional growth, preparing students for success beyond the classroom.
At Gersh Autism, we are committed to helping individuals on the autism spectrum lead fulfilling, independent lives.
- Location: West Hempstead (3 days/week), Long Island City (1 day/week) and Brooklyn (1 day/week) with some flexibility.
We are seeking a proactive and compassionate
Human Resource Associate to join our team and support our mission across multiple locations. In this vital role, you will serve as a primary point of contact for employees, providing in-person HR support, resolving day-to-day questions, managing leave of absence cases, troubleshooting HR related questions and inquiries and fostering a positive workplace environment.
This role is integral in maintaining a positive employee experience and ensuring smooth organizational operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the first point of contact for employee inquiries, providing timely and professional HR intake and support
- Manage day-to-day HR questions related to policies, benefits, employee relations, and other HR processes
- Administer and coordinate leave of absence (LOA) cases, such as FMLA, NYSPFL, STD, WC, personal leaves- ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements
- Assist with reviewing and resolving employee concerns and issues, escalating complex matters as appropriate
- Manage onboarding, offboarding, and other employee lifecycle processes
- Conduct biweekly new hire orientation
- Help ensure HR practices are consistent across locations and align with organizational values
- Maintain and update employee records in HR databases and systems in accordance with legal and organizational requirements
- Provide general administrative support to the HR department as needed
- Handles multiple tasks assigned by supervisor, able to prioritize as needed
- Additional responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
- 3-5 years of experience in an HR support role or similar administrative position
- Knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Prior experience with managing or supporting leave of absence processes is strongly preferred
- Must be comfortable traveling between assigned work locations on a weekly basis
- Experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented company environment
WORKING CONDITIONS
Full time, regular business hours Monday through Friday, primary location is West Hempstead (3x a week) with one day at Long Island City and one day Brooklyn schools.
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit for long periods
Ability to move freely throughout the building with no restrictions
Benefits For Full Time Employees
Gersh Autism offers a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive health and retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment committed to your personal and professional growth.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k matching)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Paid Company Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Training & Development
The Pay Range For This Role Is
65,000 - 70,000 USD per year(West Hempstead)
