HR GENERALIST

Under the direction of the HR Manager, the HR Generalist functions as the first point of contact for employees' human resource related issues including payroll, benefits, leave of absence, and labor law compliance.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Requirements of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Payroll administration and HRIS maintenance of ADP
• Serves as the ADP point of contact to assist employees with any issues in accessing and using the site and app
• Responsible for Leave of Absence administration including FMLA, NYS PFL, Workers Comp, Short and Long Term Disability claims
• Recruits candidates to meet staffing requirements
• Creates and posts job ads through ADP and other recruitment sources
• Pre-screens applicants, schedules interviews, conducts background checks
• Partners with temp agencies when necessary to meet staffing requirements
• Onboards and conducts new hire orientation
• Conduct training for OSHA related requirements and NYS Sexual Harassment
• Respond to employee relations issues
• Assist affiliate companies when necessary

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• With a quality work ethic, functions as a member of a customer-driven quality team whose goal is to ensure that product quality requirements established by the customer have been achieved.
• Holds oneself accountable for doing whatever is needed to meet the commitments made around project outcomes.
• Ability to work well under pressure, to adhere to deadlines and the ability to be flexible.
• Understanding of Human Resources policies and procedures.
• Good knowledge of state and federal labor laws.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office, HRIS, ADP Workforce Now).
• Ability to communicate with employees directly.
• Ability to speak in front of an audience.
• Written communication skills.
• Knowledge of payroll and benefits administration.
• Organizational skills.
• Professionalism.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years of HR experience.
• B.S. in Human Resources
• PHR/SHRM Certification a plus

JOB BENEFITS

• Vacation
• Paid Sick Days
• Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan