HR Generalist – Payroll, Onboarding & Engagement

KanPak LLC; Village of Penn Yan (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Health, dental, vision

Disability and life insurance

401(k) / Retirement

Education reimbursement

Job summary

KanPak LLC is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join our Penn Yan, NY team in a on-site role within a manufacturing environment. You will be the main contact for employee HR questions, support payroll, onboarding, records maintenance, and ensure confidentiality.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in HR, strong knowledge of FMLA/FLSA/ADA/OSHA/EEO, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. SHRM-CP/PHR and UKG HRIS experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience required; Bachelor's degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Human Resources role.
• Working knowledge of federal and New York State employment laws (e.g., FMLA, FLSA, ADA, OSHA, EEO)
• Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee HR-related questions
• Support weekly payroll processes, including data entry and updates
• Coordinate and lead onboarding activities, including new hire paperwork, I-9 and E-Verify compliance, and orientation
• Maintain accurate and compliant personnel, benefits, and medical records
• Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive employee information
• Support HR projects, meetings, and communications
• Coordinate employee engagement activities and company-sponsored events
• Assist with employee relations matters, including coaching and counseling support for associates or supervision
• Manage facility access and related administrative processes
• Process employee separations and maintain related records
• Perform general administrative duties and maintain HR documentation Associate engagement activity planning and execution

Skills

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

UKG HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

KanPak LLC is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join our Penn Yan, NY team in a on-site role within a manufacturing environment. You will be the main contact for employee HR questions, support payroll, onboarding, records maintenance, and ensure confidentiality.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in HR, strong knowledge of FMLA/FLSA/ADA/OSHA/EEO, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. SHRM-CP/PHR and UKG HRIS experience are a plus.