Human Resources Generalist

Anchor House Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor House Inc. is seeking an experienced HR leader to guide strategy, reporting, and people initiatives in a dynamic organization.

The role oversees talent management, recruitment, benefits, and payroll while partnering with leadership to shape culture and compliance. The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of progressive HR experience, strong leadership, and expertise in HRIS, ATS, and health and workplace regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master's degree (e.g., MBA) or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Proven ability to develop and implement people strategies that drive business outcomes.
• Deep expertise in talent management, organizational development, and culture-building.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a track record of influencing C-suite stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of employment laws, HR technologies (HRIS, ATS), and people analytics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR strategy and reporting across the organization.
• Lead recruitment, staffing, and onboarding processes.
• Manage employee relations and counseling between staff and management.
• Administer benefits and leave programs.
• Develop and deliver training and development programs.
• Oversee HRIS, timekeeping, payroll, and records maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and HR best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Talent management

Organizational development

Culture-building

C-suite collaboration

HR analytics

Employment law

HR technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/BA

Master's degree or HR certification

Tools

Paycom

HRIS

ATS

Payroll systems

Job description

Our mission is to provide a true anchor, a stable and reliable foundation where the soul is refreshed, restored and hope is born again. We use a trauma informed, integrated biopsychosocial and holistic approach to substance use disorder. The goal is for men and women to return to their families as healthy, productive, and self-sufficient members of their communities empowered to reach their destiny.

Our mission is to provide a true anchor, a stable and reliable foundation where the soul is refreshed, restored and hope is born again. We use a trauma informed, integrated biopsychosocial and holistic approach to substance use disorder. The goal is for men and women to return to their families as healthy, productive, and self-sufficient members of their communities empowered to reach their destiny.

Primary Responsibilities / Essential Job Functions:

• HR Strategy and Reporting
• Recruitment and Staffing
• Employee Relations
• Benefits Administration
• Training & Development
• HRIS, Timekeeping and Payroll Administration

Detailed Responsibilities

HR Strategy and Reporting:

• Oversee social media management related to HR initiatives
• Support change management processes within the organization
• Responsible for the project management of HR initiatives. Ensure that project deliverables are provided on time

Recruitment and Staffing:

• Lead recruitment efforts including posting jobs screening resumes, conducting interviews and making recommendations.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to determine staffing needs and manage interview processes.
• Manage onboarding processes for new hires

Employee Relations:

• Communicate effectively with employees at all levels to address HR-related inquiries and concerns
• Serve as a liaison between employees and management, provide counsel to management to maintain a productive environment, including employee development, coaching, recognition, etc.
• Advise management on employee performance issues and appropriate corrective actions

Benefits Administration:

• Manage benefits administration including enrollment, changes, and inquiries
• Participate in the coordination of employee benefits through the full process cycle, including liaising with health insurance brokers and health insurance to resolve insurance claims.
• Effectively plan and manage employee leaves of absence, short-term disability, worker's compensation issues, OSHA requirements, PTO issues, and other employee matters.

Training and Development:

• Develop and implement training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge
• Coordinate and evaluate the effectiveness of training initiatives

HRIS, Timekeeping, and Payroll:

• Utilize HR system Paycom for timekeeping, payroll and HRIS activities
• Oversee maintenance of employee personnel files and the Paycom system.

Experience & Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field;
  • Master's degree (e.g., MBA) or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience
• Proven ability to develop and implement people strategies that drive business outcomes in a dynamic environment.
• Deep expertise in talent management, organizational development, and culture-building.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a track record of influencing C-suite stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of employment laws, HR technologies (e.g., HRIS, ATS), and people analytics.