Human Resources Generalist

40 hours per week, generally Monday to Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm; schedule is flexible to the needs of the agency.

About the role

To assist in all functions of the Human Resource Department with regard to Employee Relations and HRIS system management for the full life cycle of the employee.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 1-2 years’ experience or an Associate’s Degree with 2-4 years’ experience or High School Diploma with 3-5 years’ experience in Human Resource Management, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Communications or related field required.
• Two to three years related experience preferred.
• Experience working in a role providing coaching, training and support to management.
• Ability to learn NYS and Federal laws related to employment.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and training to managers on various topics as needed or requested.
• Assist management and other leadership positions with employee relations issues to include corrective actions reviews, and up to terminations; HR investigations, and remediation.
• Contact those selected, track and monitor random drug testing process in conjunction with the vendor as well as monitor the new hire process.
• Assist in the interview process as needed or requested for various departments.
• Represent HR during the employee orientation process when onboarding new hires, as needed.
• Assist with area job fairs or recruitment events when necessary.
• Process workflows for employees in assigned areas.
• Attend staff meetings for assigned areas.
• Maintain and track agency conflict of interest process to include participation on the Corporate Compliance Committee.
• Maintain accurate performance evaluation records.
• Assist the Benefit Specialist with benefit open enrollment process.
• Track new hire sign-on bonus eligibility and payment, as well as employee referral payments and provide information biweekly to accounting.
• Review and sign off on all new hire packets for accuracy.
• Review deferrals and loan entries for accuracy.
• Process internal bid requests and transfers.
• Accurately track key HR metrics for assigned areas including turnover, hires, and work injuries.
• Assist with the processing of data for the agency Affirmative Action Plan, Vets 4212, EEO reporting and any other survey data requested.
• Conduct exit interviews whenever possible with employees leaving employment and prepare separation letters.
• Participate in any Unemployment Insurance processes related to separated employees and/or assist in any agency litigation that may arise related to employees under areas assigned.
• Maintain up-to-date procedures for all specific duties.
• Be cross-trained with Human Resource Specialists.
• Assist in the maintenance of confidential personnel files.

Skills

• Ethical Conduct
• Time Management
• Organization Skills
• Project Management
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

Travel

• Travel between all assigned sites as needed.
• Travel between counties is required.
• Travel to conferences or trainings as assigned.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; lift; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Work may require lifting, pushing, or pulling in excess of 30 pounds.