Campus HR Generalist & People Partner

Fortis College; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortis College in New York seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager/Generalist to serve as the primary HR contact across two campus locations (Queens and Staten Island). You will support onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, and HR compliance, traveling regularly to ensure consistent policy application.

The role requires at least 3 years of HR experience, knowledge of FMLA/ADA/wage and hour laws, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• At least three (3) years of progressive human resources experience.
• Working knowledge of employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, and wage and hour regulations.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Valid driver's license and the ability to travel regularly between the Queens and Staten Island campus locations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and supervisors.
• Support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, orientation, benefits administration, and offboarding.
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment, qualifying life event changes, and general benefits questions.
• Review and process authorized employee changes within HR and talent acquisition systems.
• Partner with campus leadership to address employee concerns, performance management, coaching, and corrective action while escalating complex matters as appropriate.
• Assist with investigations and maintain accurate documentation related to employee relations matters.
• Conduct new hire orientation and provide HR-related training for supervisors and employees as needed.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation while ensuring confidentiality and data integrity.
• Assist with HR compliance initiatives, audits, reporting, and required recordkeeping.
• Participate in HR projects and initiatives that support organizational and campus goals.
• Travel regularly between the Queens and Staten Island campuses to provide on-site HR support.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

HRIS proficiency

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fortis College in New York seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager/Generalist to serve as the primary HR contact across two campus locations (Queens and Staten Island). You will support onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, and HR compliance, traveling regularly to ensure consistent policy application.

The role requires at least 3 years of HR experience, knowledge of FMLA/ADA/wage and hour laws, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills.