Human Resources Generalist

Seal-; City of Syracuse (NY); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k) Profit Sharing

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Zusammenfassung

Seal- in Syracuse, NY is seeking a dedicated HR Generalist to manage daily HR activities and partner with leadership to support a healthy workplace culture. You will oversee onboarding, payroll, benefits, and employee relations, ensuring policy compliance and timely HR processes.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field and 3+ years in manufacturing HR, with strong communication, confidentiality, and organizational skills.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive HR experience in manufacturing.
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of employment laws at federal, state, and local levels.

Aufgaben

• Serve as a site HR partner to administer and support HR programs including onboarding, benefits, leave management, performance management, and employee relations
• Participate in interviews and assist in hiring qualified candidates
• Support onboarding process and set employees up for success
• Assist leadership in resolving employee concerns; escalate to HR Manager as appropriate
• Maintain employee records in the HRIS with timely updates
• Monitor time and attendance and ensure policy compliance
• Prepare and process weekly payroll and compile reporting
• Respond to inquiries related to HR policies, benefits, and payroll
• Design and deliver training programs for compliance and growth
• Oversee performance reviews and ensure timely completion
• Document training compliance
• Support wellness initiatives; enforce safety policies
• Maintain confidentiality and build trust
• Ensure adherence to employment laws

Kenntnisse

Communication

Organization

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Make an Impact in a Family‑Owned Company

Are you an HR professional who loves being the go‑to resource for employees? Do you thrive in a role where you can truly make a difference—not just in policy, but in people’s daily work lives?

Join our close‑knit, team of approximately 50 employees as our HR Generalist, where you’ll oversee HR support for our Syracuse division and play a meaningful role in shaping a positive, healthy workplace culture.

This is a hands‑on, broad HR role where your ideas matter, your work is valued, and your contributions directly support our people and our mission.

Pay Range: $65K - $75K

This role is located on-site in Syracuse, NY. Relocation assistance is not offered.

About the Role

As our HR Generalist, you’ll manage the daily functions of the HR department and serve as a trusted partner to employees and leadership. You’ll support the full employee lifecycle from recruiting and onboarding to payroll, performance management, development, wellness, safety, and compliance

• Serve as a site HR partner to administer and support HR programs including onboarding, benefits, leave management, performance management, and employee relations

• Participate in interviews and assist in hiring qualified candidates to meet staffing needs
• Support an engaging and smooth onboarding process that sets employees up for success
• Assist leadership in resolving employee concerns or conflicts and escalates sensitive issues to the HR Manager as appropriate
• Maintain accurate and organized employee records within the HRIS; ensure timely updates and proper electronic documentation

• Monitor employee time and attendance, ensuring accurate tracking and compliance with policy
• Prepare and process weekly payroll and compile necessary reporting

• Respond to employee, supervisor, and applicant inquiries related to HR policies, benefits, and payroll

• Assist with the design and delivery of training programs that support compliance, skill development, and employee growth
• Oversee the performance review process to ensure timely completion and alignment with company policy

• Track and document compliance with required and optional training

• Support and promote corporate wellness initiatives that encourage healthy lifestyle choices
• Enforce safety policies, identify potential hazards, and partner with leadership on corrective actions
• Maintain strict confidentiality and develop trusted relationships across the organization
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and recommended HR best practices

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• 3+ years of progressive HR experience in manufacturing.
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems and strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional organizational skills with consistent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally.
• Thorough knowledge of employment laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality, with the ability to handle sensitive matters with professionalism.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to navigate confidential or sensitive situations with tact, diplomacy, and sound judgment.

Physical Requirements:

• Job performed mostly at a computer workstation sitting or standing for up to 8 hours per day

• 401(k) Profit Sharing
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance