HR Generalist

Project Redirect; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A human resources consultancy is seeking an HR Generalist to oversee the administration of HR operations including employee relations, benefits, and recruitment. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in HR or a related field, along with 3-5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include implementing policies to enhance the employee experience and maintaining compliance with various regulations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a must for this role.

Responsibilities

• Implement and administer policies for improving employee experience.
• Provide advice and customer service to management and staff.
• Oversee employee orientation and onboarding.
• Maintain regulatory compliance for employee files.
• Conduct 401K audits and processes.
• Assist with payroll administration.
• Ensure compliance with EEO and ACA requirements.
• Maintain open communication between clients and employees.
• Administer compensation and benefits recordkeeping.
• Facilitate company-wide committees.
• Conduct salary surveys and evaluate employee performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Computer skills

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, business, or a related field

3-5 years of relevant experience

Tools

Bamboo HR

iSolved Payroll System

Chronotek

Job description

HR Generalist

The human resources (HR) GENERALIST helps with the administration of the day‑to‑day operations of a company's human resources department. The HR department typically oversees employee relations, compensation and benefits, recruitment, hiring, and training.

Responsibilities

This position requires the ability to provide assistance in the following areas:

• Implementing and administering policies, processes, and programs to improve the employee experience
• Providing exceptional advice and customer service to management and staff on a daily basis
• Overseeing employee orientation, onboarding plans, relations, internal procedures, and performance management issues
• Organizing, filing, and maintaining regulatory compliance for all employee and management files
• Conducting 401K audits and processes, as well as auditing staff and client files
• Assisting with electronic timekeeping and payroll administration
• Maintaining compliance regarding EEO, I-9, Affordable Care Act, OFCCP and DOL functions
• Sustaining open communication between clients, employees, and staff members
• Compensation and benefits administration and recordkeeping
• Maintains ongoing relationships with employment agencies to ensure the selection of the most qualified candidates to be productive in the client’s environment for optimal success in their roles
• Overseeing employee safety, wellness, and health programs
• Responsible for all company‑wide committee facilitation
• Conducting salary surveys, evaluating employee performance, and appraising their pay scale accordingly

HR Skills & Core Competencies

• Communication skills: Very detail‑oriented and analytically driven, with excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills. Must be a good listener and be able to effectively communicate the needs and expectations of both the company and its employees.
• Interpersonal skills: Someone in this position has constant interaction with company employees and must be able to maintain a positive demeanor and strong empathy throughout even the most difficult situations.
• Leadership: problem‑solving skills, resourceful thinking and coaching skills.
• Computer skills: Advanced computer skills, including data entry, data processing, communication tools, payroll and human resources software. Must be able to effectively work with the company's digital human resource systems (Bamboo HR, iSolved Payroll System, Chronotek).
• Discretion: HR departments often deal with confidential information that must be maintained at all times.

Education, Training, & Certification

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, business, or a related field
• A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience