HR Generalist

Topaz HR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Topaz HR is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join its Brooklyn team in a senior, hands-on role. You will handle employee relations, investigations, performance management, and compliance while coaching managers and guiding HR operations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in HR with regulated industry exposure and a strong knowledge of NY employment laws. This is a full-time, Brooklyn-based position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience with significant employee relations responsibility.
• Experience as a Senior HR Generalist, HR Manager, HR Business Partner, or similar role preferred
• Healthcare, home care, long‑term care, or another regulated industry strongly preferred
• Strong experience with workplace investigations, performance management, and manager coaching
• Working knowledge of federal, New York State, and New York City employment laws
• Excellent judgment, communication, problem‑solving, and relationship‑building skills
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior HR resource for employees and managers across a diverse healthcare workforce
• Lead employee relations matters, including investigations, workplace concerns, disciplinary actions, and performance issues
• Coach managers on performance management, documentation, employee communication, and conflict resolution
• Support consistent HR policies, procedures, and employment practices
• Coordinate employee leaves, accommodations, workers' compensation, and benefits‑related matters
• Partner with leadership on retention, workforce planning, engagement, and organizational initiatives
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and compliant employee records and HR documentation
• Ensure HR practices align with federal, New York State, and New York City employment requirements

Skills

Employee relations

Investigations

Performance management

Management coaching

Compliance knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Position Overview
A growing home healthcare organization is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join its Brooklyn team. This is a senior, hands‑on HR role with responsibilities similar to an HR Manager, including employee relations, investigations, performance management, compliance, manager coaching, and HR operations. The ideal candidate will be comfortable advising leadership while remaining closely involved in day‑to‑day employee matters

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior HR resource for employees and managers across a diverse healthcare workforce
• Lead employee relations matters, including investigations, workplace concerns, disciplinary actions, and performance issues
• Coach managers on performance management, documentation, employee communication, and conflict resolution
• Support consistent HR policies, procedures, and employment practices
• Coordinate employee leaves, accommodations, workers' compensation, and benefits‑related matters
• Partner with leadership on retention, workforce planning, engagement, and organizational initiatives
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and compliant employee records and HR documentation
• Ensure HR practices align with federal, New York State, and New York City employment requirements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience with significant employee relations responsibility
• Experience as a Senior HR Generalist, HR Manager, HR Business Partner, or similar role preferred
• Healthcare, home care, long‑term care, or another regulated industry strongly preferred
• Strong experience with workplace investigations, performance management, and manager coaching
• Working knowledge of federal, New York State, and New York City employment laws
• Excellent judgment, communication, problem‑solving, and relationship‑building skills
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• $85,000–$135,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications
• Full‑time position based in Brooklyn, NY
• Competitive employee benefits; specific details will be reviewed during the interview process

About the Organization
The organization provides personalized home healthcare and support services to patients and families, serving a diverse patient population with a strong focus on quality, compliance, and compassionate care

EEO Statement
Topaz HR is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. We value and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

Please Note
Topaz HR is conducting this search on behalf of one of our clients. Additional details regarding the company, leadership team, and operational structure will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process. All hiring decisions will be made directly by the employer.