HR Generalist

Growmark; Hall (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SEEDWAY, LLC, headquartered in Hall, New York and part of the GROWMARK system, is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to enhance onboarding, payroll, benefits coordination, and HR operations. You’ll impact the employee experience across the employment lifecycle.

You’ll coordinate onboarding activities, back up HR Manager for recruiting, manage hourly offer processes, process weekly payroll, and administer safety bonus programs while keeping records accurate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years in HR, payroll, benefits administration, or related area.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, employee benefits, and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• A collaborative approach with a strong commitment to customer service and employee support.
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding activities and support HR Manager in recruiting initiatives.
• Manage hourly employee job offers, letters, and pre-employment screenings.
• Process weekly payroll accurately and maintain timekeeping records.
• Administer monthly and annual safety bonus programs.
• Update payroll records for tax exemptions, benefits, and wage changes.
• Provide benefits guidance and assist with open enrollment and vendor coordination.
• Maintain HR records in ServiceNow and support HR reporting.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and workplace culture.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Payroll knowledge

Employee benefits

HR best practices

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Accounting or related field

Tools

ServiceNow

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SEEDWAY, LLC

is headquartered in Hall, New York and currently employs 280 employees (including seasonal workers) nationwide. SEEDWAY is part of the GROWMARK system, an agricultural subsidiary serving more than 100,000 customers across North America, Canada, and Mexico. SEEDWAY, LLC is a full-line seed company providing high quality, high-performing farm seed products as well as lawn and turf products throughout Pennsylvania, New York, New England states, Florida, and South Carolina. We offer a leading line of vegetable seed for growers in the United States and Eastern Canada.

Human Resources Generalist

Are you passionate about creating a positive employee experience while supporting the core functions that keep an organization running smoothly? As a Human Resources Generalist, you'll play a vital role in onboarding, payroll administration, benefits coordination, employee engagement, and HR operations. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on employees throughout their entire employment journey.

What You'll Do

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Support the HR Manager by coordinating onboarding activities.
• Serve as the primary backup to the HR Manager for recruiting initiatives.
• Manage the hourly employee job offer process, including offer letters and pre-employment screenings.
• Help ensure a seamless and welcoming experience for new hires.

Payroll & HR Administration

• Process weekly payroll accurately and on time.
• Maintain employee timekeeping records through the UAttend system.
• Administer monthly and annual safety bonus programs.
• Process employee separations and maintain related documentation.
• Update payroll records to reflect changes in tax exemptions, benefits, and other wage-related information.

Benefits & Employee Support

• Serve as a trusted resource for employee benefits questions and eligibility guidance.
• Assist with annual open enrollment, employee communications, enrollment processing, and vendor coordination.
• Manage benefit-related data and ensure timely submission to insurance providers.
• Support employees through life events, leaves of absence, FMLA administration, and PTO tracking.

HR Operations & Engagement

• Maintain organized and compliant employee records within ServiceNow.
• Assist with HR reporting and data management to support organizational goals.
• Partner with the HR Manager to support employee engagement initiatives, training programs, and workplace culture efforts.
• Help foster a positive, compliant, and employee-centered work environment.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in HR, payroll, benefits administration, or a related area.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, employee benefits, and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• A collaborative approach with a strong commitment to customer service and employee support.
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Make a direct impact on the employee experience from hire to retirement.
• Work across a broad spectrum of HR functions, providing variety and growth opportunities.
• Partner with leaders and employees to support engagement, development, and workplace success.
• Be part of a team that values collaboration, service, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent benefits, including 401K annual match, and annual employee incentive.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to work additional hours as business needs require.
• Ability to travel independently, including occasional overnight travel.

If you're an organized, service-oriented HR professional who enjoys helping people and improving processes, we'd love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.

Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

SECURING YOUR FUTURE, ONE BENEFIT AT A TIME.

Our benefits package is designed to support every aspect of our employees' well-being-from health plans to life insurance, a robust 401(k) employer match, and more.

We provide benefits that meet their needs today while also ensuring a secure future with comprehensive retirement plans for long-term financial stability.

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Nearest Major Market: Rochester
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