HR Generalist: People, Onboarding & Programs

Armstrong Fluid Technology; City of North Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Armstrong Fluid Technology is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to provide hands-on HR support across employees and leaders, focusing on employee relations, recruitment and onboarding, HR administration, and program delivery. This role blends operational excellence with proactive partnership to ensure compliant, values-aligned HR practices.

You will manage full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, benefits coordination with Total Rewards, leave administration, and HR program administration while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in a corporate or manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of US employment laws and HR best practices
• Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• High attention to detail, confidentiality, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for employees on HR policies, programs, and inquiries
• Coordinate full-cycle recruitment for assigned roles — posting jobs, screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and supporting offer preparation
• Facilitate onboarding and orientation to ensure a smooth transition for new employees
• Maintain employee records and ensure data accuracy in HRIS systems
• Provide day-to-day guidance on benefits, employee relations, performance, and workplace matters
• Support investigations and assist in implementing corrective actions when necessary
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment aligned with Armstrong’s culture and values
• Administer and support HR programs such as annual reviews, merit increases, and recognition initiatives
• Coordinate benefits enrollment, payroll changes, and leave management in collaboration with the Total Rewards team
• Maintain compliance with employment legislation (ADA, FMLA, EEOC, ERISA, OSHA, and so on)
• Manage leave administration (Federal and state programs)
• Prepare reports and maintain documentation for audits and compliance
• Support implementation of learning and development programs, including individual development plans
• Assist with employee engagement surveys, data analysis, and follow-up actions
• Help coordinate internal events and communication activities to strengthen culture and engagement
• Participate in HR initiatives such as policy updates, process enhancements, and system improvements
• Support change initiatives and workforce planning activities as needed

Skills

2+ years of HR experience

Interpersonal & communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Armstrong Fluid Technology is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to provide hands-on HR support across employees and leaders, focusing on employee relations, recruitment and onboarding, HR administration, and program delivery. This role blends operational excellence with proactive partnership to ensure compliant, values-aligned HR practices.

You will manage full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, benefits coordination with Total Rewards, leave administration, and HR program administration while