Talent & Employee Relations Specialist

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Talent and Employee Relations Specialist at the YMCA of the Jersey Shore is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment and onboarding process while ensuring compliance with all employment laws, organizational policies and YMCA standards. This role partners closely with hiring managers to attract, select, and onboard qualified candidates: coordinates pre-employment screenings; prepares offer letters; and supports new hires through orientation and training requirements. This role serves as a point of contact for employee questions, provides HR support, assist with payroll and HR system administration. Ensures timely processing of terminations, maintains accurate records across internal systems and regulatory databases, and supports a positive, compliant, and engaging employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or associate's degree in HR, business administration or related field. YMCA Team Leader certification preferred. 2-3 years managing all phases of the recruitment and hiring process highly preferred. Experience with Microsoft Office, HR standard software HRIS, ATS and resume databases. Good working knowledge of HR practices and labor legislation. Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information. Excellent verbal and communication skills, organizational and time management skill and strong teamwork skills.