Human Resources Generalist

Under the direction of the Director of Human Resources, the HR Generalist is responsible to perform and support HR related duties and functions on a professional level and works closely with HR team. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: payroll, benefits administration, leave admin, employee relations, training, onboarding, policy implementation and employment law compliance.

• Assists with new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Partial payroll processing, including generating payroll and custom reports as needed.
• Supports the Director of HR with professional-level HR functions required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition and morale, and training and development.
• Handles complex and/or sensitive employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors.
• Supports the HR function with maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.
• Leads & supports Human Resources projects as assigned by HR Director.
• Provides support to recruitment efforts. Acts as a resource for management and leadership recruitment needs.
• Acts as a resource to other HR team members, including the Director and Safety Consultant.
• Performs all other tasks/duties as may be assigned.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems. (ADP Workforce Now)
• Performs all duties in an independent manner with little supervision.

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Regularly required to sit, regular use of hands.
• Frequently required to stand and walk.
• The employee must be able to work under pressure with ever changing deadlines and priorities.

• 3 years’ experience in Human Resources, in fast paced, high volume, customer driven environments.
• 2 years' experience processing payroll.
• Broad knowledge of Federal and NY State Labor Laws, including FMLA, PFL, etc.
• Broad knowledge across all HR Core Competencies—Benefits Administration, Leave Administration, Employee Relations, Compliance, Recruitment, HRIS & Payroll Administration (ADP Workforce Now), etc.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work independently with significant latitude for independent judgement.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.

• Bi-Lingual a strong preference (Spanish/English).
• SHRM or HCRI certification.
• 3 years of Human Resource experience as an Assistant, Coordinator, or Generalist.