Title - HR Specialist

Location - New York

Salary - up to $90,178

 About CDP  

CDP is a not-for-profit charity that runs the global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states and regions to manage their environmental impacts. The world’s economy looks to CDP as the gold standard of environmental reporting with the richest and most comprehensive dataset on corporate and city action. In 2021 we launched our new five-year strategy: Accelerating the Rate of Change - find out more here. Visit  https://cdp.net/en or follow us @CDP to find out more.   

About the Team

The People Services Team are responsible for all the aspects of our team members day to day employee lifecycle from onboarding to off-boarding. A team of specialists in different geos support our teams needs covering employee admin, systems, data, policy, & rewards, benefits and payroll. Focussed on the overall experience of our team, they are responsible for ensuring we have clear guidance, tools and support to be effective, whether as a manager or a team member.

About this role:

Our HR Specialist is responsible for supporting the end-to-end employment lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding, providing administrative and operational support. Maintains and enhances employee record keeping, assists with onboarding and handling general inquiries. Works closely with the People Partners and other stakeholders to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of the People & Workplace Experience function.

What you will do:

• Maintain employee records and ensure data accuracy
• Track and reply to internal and external queries.
• Assist with daily operational and administrative tasks
• Payroll Document management, scheduling and electronic file maintenance
• Assisting with onboarding. Providing support to employees by answering questions, resolving issues and providing information
• Supporting the development of HR policies and procedures

Actively contribute to an effective and engaged team, clear on its purpose and contribution, by:

• Ensuring you know what is expected of you, through regular 1:1’s, having clear objectives in place, and participating in open and honest performance and development conversations
• Ensuring a respectful and inclusive workplace, where team members communicate openly, share knowledge so it can be used, and respect difference
• Living the CDP Values and demonstrating the behaviours appropriate to your position

Internal stakeholders include: CPO, Global Director of Talent, Head of Communications & Community, Workplace Experience Manager and Coordinator, Engagement Partner and wider People Experience Team, People throughout organization.

External stakeholders include: Vendors, other service providers.

We’re looking for:

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in HR or People Ops
• A relevant academic qualification
• Proven track record of independently managing onboarding/offboarding, HRIS data, policy support, employee-life-cycle in fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
• Strong interpersonal, project management and communication skills
• Ability to build relationships internally and externally 
• Technologically savvy
• Ability to anticipate, identify and resolve issues that may arise
• The ability to handle confidential information

Before you apply :
We’ll only use the information you provide to process your application. For more details on how we use your information, see our applicant’s privacy notice. By uploading your CV and covering letter, you are permitting CDP to use the information you have provided for recruitment purposes.  

How to apply: 
Please upload your CV and cover letter in the application form.

The salary banding for this role is up to $90,178.

This is a hybrid role, candidates will need to live within a commutable distance of the New York office and be comfortable with 2 days in the office per week.