HR Generalist

Jobtailor; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an HR Generalist to provide full-service employee relations support, HRIS administration, benefits coordination, and compliance activities across healthcare recruitment initiatives in Upstate New York.

You will partner with HR leaders to ensure adherence to HIPAA, OSHA, and employment laws while supporting recruitment and policy development. The role requires strong communication and proficiency with HRIS/ATS tools and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience as a Generalist.
• 4-5 years’ experience in Human Resources preferred.
• Healthcare recruitment experience highly preferred.
• Experience using an HRIS system required; Workday preferred.
• Experience using an ATS (Applicant Tracking System).
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA and OSHA compliance.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel in Upstate NY.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-service employee relations support, including disciplinary conversations, investigations, and terminations.
• Support general benefits activities and HRIS information management.
• Conduct compliance-related activities, ensuring regulations and certifications are met.
• Support recruitment when needed and coordinate leaves per policy.
• Review and create internal policies and procedures.
• Travel to New York City for team meetings and acquisition-related support.

Skills

Employee relations

HRIS management

FLSA compliance

Healthcare recruitment

Policy creation

Compliance activities

Investigations

Terminations

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Workday

Applicant Tracking System

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Provide full-service employee relations support, including disciplinary conversations, investigations, and terminations
• Support general benefits activities
• Provide HRIS support and manage information
• Conduct compliance-related activities, including ensuring regulations and certifications are met
• Support recruitment when needed
• Coordinate employee leaves with HR leaders to ensure compliance with legislation and company policies
• Monitor employment and case law affecting supported regions
• Provide high-level customer service to internal and external customers
• Regularly review compensation for FLSA compliance
• Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and managers, referring complex or sensitive matters appropriately
• Review and create internal policies and procedures
• Assist with HR projects and initiatives as needed
• Travel to New York City for team meetings and visit offices/acquisition-related support

Requirements

• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience as a Generalist required
• 4-5 years’ experience in Human Resources preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Healthcare recruitment experience highly preferred
• Experience using an HRIS system required; Workday preferred
• Experience using an ATS (Applicant Tracking System)
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Working knowledge and application of HIPAA and OSHA compliance
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Excellent employee and candidate relationship-building skills
• Must be agile, fast-paced, and innovative
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be located or planning to relocate to the Upstate New York Region
• Must be available to travel to offices/acquisition-related support, typically 1-2 days at a time
• Schedule availability: 9am-5pm EST, Monday-Friday

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in employee relations, compliance, and HRIS management, with a strong focus on healthcare recruitment and regulatory adherence. Proficient in building relationships and providing high-level customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Employee Relations Support
• HRIS Management
• Healthcare Recruitment Experience
• FLSA Compliance Review
• Strong Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Employee Relations
• HRIS System
• FLSA Compliance
• Healthcare Recruitment
• Policy Creation
• Compliance Activities
• Investigations
• Terminations
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Relationship-Building Skills
• Agility
• Innovative Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

• HIPAA Compliance
• OSHA Compliance
• Employee Leaves Coordination
• Employment Law
• Generalist Experience

Tools & Technologies

• Workday
• Applicant Tracking System
• Microsoft Outlook