Human Resources Generalist

As our HR Generalist, you’ll be the engine behind the day-to-day employee experience in a fast-moving, 24/7 environment. You’ll support field EMS crews, dispatch, fleet, and administrative teams by keeping the employee lifecycle running smoothly — from hire to payroll to promotion and beyond. In this hands-on role, you’ll handle the real stuff — employee relations, payroll, benefits, administrative, and recruiting support — while also helping us modernize how HR provides support across the organization.

If you like variety, ownership, and seeing the impact of your work every day — this role is for you.

Job Title:

HR Generalist

Location:

Rochester, NY 14606

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Schedule:

M-F 9/80 (every other Friday off), occasional flexibility to support a 24/7 operation or community events

Salary Range: $25.00/hr - $29.00/hr

• Run and process payroll for a multi-shift, hourly workforce.
• Audit timecards, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate and timely wage payments.
• Maintain compliance with wage and hour regulations.
• Process employee status changes including promotions, transfers, pay adjustments, and terminations.
• Manage HRIS data entry and ensure accuracy across systems.
• Maintain personnel files and employment documentation.
• Generate routine HR and payroll reports for leadership.

• Assist with recruiting efforts for EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers, fleet, and corporate roles.
• Screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and prepare offer documentation.
• Support workforce planning needs in partnership with operations.
• Track hiring metrics and identify opportunities to improve time-to-fill.

• Assist with new hire orientations that connect employees to our mission, expectations, and culture.
• Coordinate pre-employment processes including background checks and new hire paperwork.
• Ensure employees are properly set up in payroll, benefits, and HR systems.
• Support onboarding check-ins and early retention efforts.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives and recognition programs.

• Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions and concerns.
• Support investigations and documentation of workplace issues.
• Coach supervisors on performance management basics and policy application.
• Assist with corrective action documentation and performance improvement plans.
• Track trends in employee relations matters and elevate as appropriate.

• Administer benefits enrollments, life events, and employee updates.
• Support open enrollment and employee benefits education.
• Assist with leave of absence administration, including FMLA and other statutory leaves.
• Respond to employee questions regarding coverage, deductions, eligibility, and leave processes.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Support policy updates and handbook revisions.
• Assist with audit preparation and regulatory reporting.
• Track and report on turnover, retention, absenteeism, and workforce trends.
• Identify inefficiencies in HR processes and recommend improvements.
• Support implementation of new HR tools and systems as part of our department transformation.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources Management, or related field with 2+years experience in a Generalist role.
• Ability to run payroll and supporting hourly or shift-based employees.
• Working knowledge of benefits and leave administration.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfort handling sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to build…