HR Generalist

White Glove Community Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

PTO

Paid Holidays

Career Growth

Competitive Salary

Job summary

White Glove Community Care in Brooklyn, NY is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, leave management, compliance, and performance management.

The ideal candidate has NY State employment laws knowledge, healthcare background, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This full-time role offers growth opportunities and a chance to impact patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of Human Resources Generalist experience.
• Home Care or Healthcare experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of FMLA, Paid Family Leave (PFL), ADA, Workers' Compensation, EEO, OSHA, and New York State labor laws.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and management.
• Provide guidance on policies, procedures, and employment practices.
• Investigate employee concerns, complaints, and workplace issues.
• Conduct counseling sessions and assist with disciplinary actions, up to and including terminations.
• Support conflict resolution while maintaining confidentiality.
• Coordinate full-cycle recruitment for administrative, nursing, coordination, and support staff.
• Schedule interviews and collaborate with hiring managers.
• Prepare offer letters and employment documentation.
• Conduct new hire orientation and onboarding.
• Ensure all required pre‑employment documentation is completed.
• Administer employee benefits enrollment and changes.
• Manage FMLA, Paid Family Leave (PFL), ADA accommodations, Workers' Compensation, Disability, and other employee leaves.
• Assist employees with benefit questions and eligibility.
• Maintain accurate leave documentation and compliance.
• Coordinate employee evaluations and performance reviews.
• Assist managers with coaching and employee development.
• Monitor introductory periods and performance improvement plans.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Maintain employee personnel files and HR records.
• Support implementation and communication of HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Department of Health and home care regulations.
• Review employee timesheets and attendance records.
• Monitor PTO, sick leave, and attendance trends.
• Process employment verifications and HR documentation.
• Prepare reports and maintain HR databases.
• Assist with HRIS maintenance and employee record updates.
• Coordinate employee training and mandatory in‑services.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives and recognition programs.

Skills

Employee Relations

Recruitment

HR Compliance

Leave Administration

Performance Management

Benefits Administration

Investigations

Conflict Resolution

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Fingercheck

Oracle

Job description

Human Resources Generalist

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Schedule: Monday–Friday | Full-Time

Expected Start Date: November/December 2026 (We are accepting applications in advance as we anticipate filling this position toward the end of the year.)

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Health Benefits
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Career Growth

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Human Resources Generalist to join our growing Home Care team. The HR Generalist will play a vital role in supporting all areas of Human Resources, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, leave management, compliance, performance management, and policy implementation. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in the home care industry and possess strong knowledge of New York State employment laws and Department of Health regulations.

This position requires a proactive, organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment and is passionate about supporting employees while ensuring organizational compliance.

Essential Responsibilities

Employee Relations

• Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and management.
• Provide guidance on company policies, procedures, and employment practices.
• Investigate employee concerns, complaints, and workplace issues.
• Conduct counseling sessions and assist with disciplinary actions, up to and including terminations.
• Support conflict resolution while maintaining confidentiality.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Coordinate full-cycle recruitment for administrative, nursing, coordination, and support staff.
• Schedule interviews and collaborate with hiring managers.
• Prepare offer letters and employment documentation.
• Conduct new hire orientation and onboarding.
• Ensure all required pre‑employment documentation is completed.

Benefits & Leave Administration

• Administer employee benefits enrollment and changes.
• Manage FMLA, Paid Family Leave (PFL), ADA accommodations, Workers' Compensation, Disability, and other employee leaves.
• Assist employees with benefit questions and eligibility.
• Maintain accurate leave documentation and compliance.

Performance Management

• Coordinate employee evaluations and performance reviews.
• Assist managers with coaching and employee development.
• Monitor introductory periods and performance improvement plans.

HR Compliance

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Maintain employee personnel files and HR records.
• Support implementation and communication of HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Department of Health and home care regulations.

Payroll & HR Administration

• Review employee timesheets and attendance records.
• Monitor PTO, sick leave, and attendance trends.
• Process employment verifications and HR documentation.
• Prepare reports and maintain HR databases.
• Assist with HRIS maintenance and employee record updates.

Training & Development

• Coordinate employee training and mandatory in‑services.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives and recognition programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of Human Resources Generalist experience.
• Home Care or Healthcare experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of:
  • FMLA
  • Paid Family Leave (PFL)
  • ADA
  • Workers' Compensation
  • EEO
  • OSHA
  • New York State labor laws
• Experience handling employee relations and investigations.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems.
• Experience with Fingercheck, oracle, or similar payroll systems is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a Licensed Home Care Services Agency (LHCSA), or Home Health Agency.
• Bilingual is a plus.

Skills

• Employee Relations
• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
• HR Compliance
• Leave Administration
• Performance Management
• Benefits Administration
• Investigations
• Conflict Resolution
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Critical Thinking
• Microsoft Office
• HRIS Systems

Why Join Our Team?

At White Glove Community Care, our employees are our greatest asset. We foster a collaborative, supportive work environment where your ideas are valued, your professional growth is encouraged, and your contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of our employees and the patients we serve.

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