HR Generalist: Onboarding, HRIS & Compliance

Center for Justice Innovation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

FSA / commuter benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Center for Justice Innovation in Midtown Manhattan seeks a Human Resources Generalist to manage onboarding, HRIS data, benefits coordination, and employee recordkeeping. The role supports HR operations and answers routine inquiries to ensure efficient service delivery.

The position partners with managers and staff, maintains accurate data, executes HR programs, and contributes to a compliant, respectful workplace across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field with 3–4 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree with 7–8 years of relevant experience.
• PHR or SHRM certification is preferred.
• Experience with JazzHR and Paycom is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; strong time management and prioritization abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems; ability to learn new software quickly.

Responsibilities

• Onboard and administer HR operations, including HRIS data management and benefits coordination.
• Maintain accurate employee records, run HR reports, and ensure data integrity.
• Support timekeeping, payroll, benefits enrollment, and leave coordination.
• Assist with compliance, audits, and SOP documentation; respond to routine HR inquiries.
• Provide internal HR support and project assistance; manage vendor and administrative tasks.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

HRIS systems

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Associate’s degree + 7-8 years experience

PHR or SHRM preferred

Tools

JazzHR

Paycom

Job description

Center for Justice Innovation in Midtown Manhattan seeks a Human Resources Generalist to manage onboarding, HRIS data, benefits coordination, and employee recordkeeping. The role supports HR operations and answers routine inquiries to ensure efficient service delivery.

The position partners with managers and staff, maintains accurate data, executes HR programs, and contributes to a compliant, respectful workplace across the organization.