Human Resources Generalist

About the role

Join our close-knit, team of approximately 50 employees as our HR Generalist, where you'll oversee HR support for our Syracuse division and play a meaningful role in shaping a positive, healthy workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a site HR partner to administer and support HR programs including onboarding, benefits, leave management, performance management, and employee relations
• Participate in interviews and assist in hiring qualified candidates to meet staffing needs
• Support an engaging and smooth onboarding process that sets employees up for success
• Aid leadership in resolving employee concerns or conflicts and escalate sensitive issues to the HR Manager as appropriate
• Maintain accurate and organized employee records within the HRIS; ensure timely updates and proper electronic documentation
• Monitor employee time and attendance, ensuring accurate tracking and compliance with policy
• Prepare and process weekly payroll and compile necessary reporting
• Assist with the design and delivery of training programs that support compliance, skill development, and employee growth
• Absorb the performance review process to ensure timely completion and alignment with company policy
• Track and document compliance with required and optional training
• Support and promote corporate wellness initiatives that encourage healthy lifestyle choices
• Enforce safety policies, identify potential hazards, and partner with leadership on corrective actions
• Maintain strict confidentiality and develop trusted relationships across the organization
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and recommended HR best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• 3+ years of progressive HR experience in manufacturing
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems and strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Exceptional organizational skills with consistent attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally
• Thorough knowledge of employment laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels
• High level of integrity and confidentiality, with the ability to handle sensitive matters with professionalism
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to navigate confidential or sensitive situations with tact, diplomacy, and sound judgment

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance