Human Resource Generalist

Ceoempowers; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO and sick leave

Holidays

Job summary

CEO in Troy, NY seeks a Human Resource Generalist to support the HR team across recruitment, onboarding, payroll support, benefits administration, and employee relations.

The role ensures policy compliance, accurate HRIS data, and effective leave management, while coordinating with the payroll process and background checks for new hires.

Onsite, 35 hours/week, Monday–Friday, with healthcare, dental, vision, FSA, and retirement options, plus PTO and holidays.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant HR experience at a similar level of responsibility including payroll functions.
• SHRM-CP certification preferred.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without VISA sponsorship.
• A valid NYS driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing employee relations and support workforce needs.
• Monitor compliance with HR policies and procedures.
• Assist onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Collaborate with finance to complete biweekly payroll and resolve payroll issues.
• Manage job postings, interviews, background checks, and new-hire orientation.
• Maintain HRIS data accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Administer the leave management program including accommodation requests.

Skills

HR experience

Education

AAS or Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business or related

SHRM-CP preferred

Authorized to work in the US (no VISA sponsorship)

Job description

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Human Resource Generalist

Administration, Troy, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2812

Salary Range: $29.00 To $31.00 Hourly

CEO is a Community Action Agency that is committed to making a positive impact by supporting our customers, colleagues, and community. We are looking for individuals to join our agency that support and believe in our Values of: Helping Others, Respect, Accountability, Innovation & Teamwork. CEO’s many programs offer a broad range of services to meet the needs of our community.

Position Summary:

The Human Resource Generalist works with the HR team to assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department, supporting the entire employee lifecycle—from recruitment and onboarding to performance management, payroll support, benefits administration, and employee relations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist in overseeing employee relations of the HR department to support the workforce needs of the agency.
• Regularly monitor compliance with all HR related policies and procedures.
• Assist in providing a positive and complete onboarding/orientation experience for new staff; manage the off-boarding process in compliance with procedures, regulations, and best practices.
• Work collaboratively with the finance department to complete the biweekly payroll process in an accurate and timely manner. Monitor and follow up on payroll related issues.
• Managing job postings, interviews, background checks, and new-hire orientation.
• Establish systems for ongoing monitoring of the employee HRIS data to ensure accuracy and compliance with all agency and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Administer and process the agency’s leave management program in compliance with approved policies and procedures. Including requests for reasonable accommodation. Remain abreast of all applicable federal and state requirements.
• Manage and implement the Benefits Administration program to include follow-up of benefit issues with staff, partners/vendors.
• Manage employee incident/accident reports; Assist with claims and investigations, as necessary.
• Work collaboratively with the HR Director for pension administration, enrollment, and annual audit.

Candidate Qualifications:

• AAS or bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or related degree with 2 – 5 years relevant HR experience at a similar level of responsibility including payroll functions.
• Professional Human Resource Certification (SHRM-CP) preferred.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without VISA sponsorship.
• A valid NYS driver’s license is required.

Other Benefits Include:

• Monday-Friday onsite schedule - 35 hours per week
• Casual dress code
• Healthcare, dental, and vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care available
• Cash payment of $3K for waiving health insurance (full-time employee)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan
• 12 paid holidays annually
• PTO and sick Leave
• Employer-sponsored pension plan starting at 5% of salary once eligible
• Eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Please note: applicants for this position will be required to complete standard background clearances.