HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST New Paltz

About the role

The Human Resources Generalist will partner with management and other members of the HR team to ensure delivery of quality human resources programs and services. This position serves as a professional team member in the delivery of full-cycle HR services.

Responsibilities

• Completes a variety of tasks to support the daily operations of the HR department, including comparing HR laws to current policies and procedures, drafting templates for HR documents, and working with other members of the department to oversee the hiring and onboarding process for company employees;
• Coverage of HR administrative tasks such as compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development;
• Partnering with department managers on staffing plans, job descriptions, and recruitment strategies to attract and hire talent to the organization;
• Overseeing the processing of all employment paperwork, including applicable background screening and pre-employment testing;
• Planning and facilitating new hire orientation programs and on-boarding activities to assure a smooth transition to the organization;
• Handling benefits administration including orientations;
• Providing guidance and recommendations to department managers with respect to the performance management system including performance evaluations and performance improvement plans;
• Providing open door to employees who need recommendations to assist in improving performance or guidance with career development;
• Conducting or acquiring background checks and employee eligibility verifications;
• Handling employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff;
• Attending and participating in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations;
• Maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviewing policies and practices to maintain compliance;
• Maintaining knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law;
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development;
• Partners with department managers on staffing plans, job descriptions, and recruitment strategies to attract and hire talent to the organization;
• Oversees the processing of all employment paperwork, including applicable background screening and pre-employment testing;
• Planner and facilitator of new hire orientation programs and on-boarding activities to assure a smooth transition to the organization;
• Handles benefits administration including orientations;
• Provides guidance and recommendations to department managers with respect to the performance management system including performance evaluations and performance improvement plans;
• Provides open door to employees who need recommendations to assist in improving performance or guidance with career development;
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications;
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff;
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations;
• Maintains 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;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or high school / associates degree with six years of HR experience.