Human Resources Generalist

The mission of On Your Mark is to provide innovative and comprehensive community-based service to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across their lifespan. We are committed to helping each individual experience the highest quality of life possible by providing person-centered programs that promote community and social inclusion, health and fitness, daily activity participation, independence, self-empowerment, and productivity.

Gain experience for career development in multiple fields including Education, Social Services, and Healthcare!

Full-time employees may be eligible for the following:

Health Benefits including optional Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for you and your dependents

Medical FSA and Dependent Care Account Partial Medical deductible reimbursement
401(k) with Safe Harbor match

Generous PTOJob Overview:

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for supporting and administering a wide range of human resources (HR) functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, performance management, compliance, training, and HR policy implementation. The HR Generalist serves as a resource for employees and managers, helping to foster a positive, compliant, and productive work environment while supporting organizational goals.

Responsibilities include:

Immediately report any incidents or suspected incidents of abuse and/or neglect to a supervisor.

Ensure compliance with all employee-related OPWDD and New York State Justice Center regulations.

Support recruitment, onboarding and orientation activities.

Respond to employee inquiries.

Assist with performance management.

Support engagement and retention initiatives.

Support benefits related processes.

Participate in employee leave request process, i.e: FMLA, NY DBL, NY PFL, Workers Compensation, etc.

Support policy implementation.

Ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local labor laws and regulations.

Support On Your Mark training programs including participating in training and maintaining records.

Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars.

Maintain HRIS data.

Generate HR reports.

Attend all required training courses and certifications, including OPWDD in-service sessions.

Notify supervisors in advance of absences or lateness to ensure appropriate coverage and participant safety.

Maintains all employee and applicant documentation as dictated by governing agencies.

Maintains employee personnel files.

Ensures compliance with USCIS Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification; periodically audits Forms I-9.Supports recruitment efforts, new-employee orientations; onboarding processes and form completion.

Participate in HR related projects throughout the year, including Annual Benefits Open Enrollment, 401k enrollment, New Employee Orientation, etc.

Assists in the Review of all HR related documents, forms, manuals, processes etc. to ensure all are accurate, in compliance and updated regularly. Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment. Develop human resources related communications.

Interface with agency employees and prospective employees in a professional manner.

Examine employee files to answer inquiries and provide information to authorized personnel.

Resolve issues with payroll system.

Perform other duties as assigned to ensure safety, quality, and compliance.

Physical Requirements:

Work is often performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.

Prolonged periods sitting, standing, walking and frequently pulling, pushing, and bending.

Must be able to endure long hours of continuous work.

Physical effort required by the job includes standing,…