Department Administrator Columbia UniversityDepartment AdministratorNew York, NY$160,000–$170,000 / yearThe position is responsible for managing and advising the Director on fiscal matters and administrative policies related to personnel (faculty and staff), facilities and cores and other related matters; coordinating the Institute's financial planning and accounting practices; maintaining financial management tracking, reporting, and control systems; monitoring Institute expenditures; and overseeing compliance with the policies, procedures and regulations of CUIMC, CU and external agencies; and reporting regularly to the Institute Director, Co-Directors and Executive Leadership team on all matters to assure an efficient, high-functioning infrastructure to support the Institute's clinical and translational research and education missions. The DA manages all grants (e.g., Columbia''s Clinical and Translational Science Award/CTSA) and the endowments which support the Institute; i.e., directs the Institute''s accounting and fiscal practices; maintains its financial and management reporting; plans and monitors spending; and ensures compliance with the policies, procedures and regulations of the University and its affiliated organizations, the funding agencies, and other internal and external agencies and partners.
Head of People and Culture: Legal Defense Fund Nonprofit HRHead of People and Culture: Legal Defense FundNew York, NYFull timeKnowledgeable about employment law and compliance requirements in LDF jurisdictions, including all applicable federal and state laws and regulations; A strategic thinker with demonstrated experience in translating strategy into execution and drive measurable outcomes; A transformative change-maker not hesitant to roll up their sleeves and tackle tough challenges; An excellent communicator who creates optimal comprehension with various audiences; A relationship-builder with strong influencing skills and the ability to gain credibility with a wide range of colleagues at all levels; Experience with employee experience and culture programs; Adept at problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and coaching managers, with demonstrated experience leading Human Resources teams and ensuring all aspects of the human resources function operates effectively, consistently, and in alignment with organizational needs; Proficient in general office technologies, with experience with HRIS; Fluent in HR data analytics; Experience operating in complex, matrixed environments, particularly in legal or advocacy settings, with the ability to support indirect management structures and cross functional teams; Demonstrated ability to rebuild or evolve human resources functions into trusted, strategic, and approachable partners; Experience navigating employee relations matters, including nuanced dynamics and sensitive investigations; Based in New York, NY or willing to relocate there required; Willing and able to travel regularly for work including to LDF offices in Washington, D.C., and Atlanta. Minimum five years’ experience as a head of human resources with a proven track record of partnering directly with senior leadership to develop, align and implement HR and organizational development strategies; Minimum ten years’ experience in human resources or related functions; Background working in human resources at a law firm, legal services organization, and/or a non-profit strongly preferred; Other qualifications and competencies Commitment to the racial justice mission of LDF; Significant experience overseeing high-performing, compliant HR operations throughout the full employee lifecycle that are aligned with HR best practices and use a data-driven approach to continuous improvement.
Remote 24-MAGRemoteNew York, New YorkRemote$60–$70 / hourSelected experts will design complex HR tasks, develop reference outputs, and create evaluation rubrics that reflect how experienced HR leaders approach people strategy, employee relations, compliance, and organisational decision-making. We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for senior HR professionals with deep expertise in talent management, employee relations, compensation and benefits, workforce planning, organisational design, and employment compliance.
Senior Generalist, Human Resources & Faculty Affairs Columbia UniversitySenior Generalist, Human Resources & Faculty AffairsNew York, NY$85,000–$90,000 / yearWith oversight and approval from the Directors, maintains working relationship with union delegates and CUIMC Labor Relations team and adheres to terms of labor contract by monitoring day-to-day implementation of policies concerning wages, hours and working conditions. Assist with the recruitment of staff by posting positions on Columbia''s job sites and appropriate advertising sources, scheduling in-person meetings, managing the I-9 process; completing pre-hire background checks, processing all new hires and any employment related changes.