Human Resources Generalist

pladis Global; Town of Big Flats (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

pladis Global is seeking an HR Generalist to help maintain a people‑first culture. The role involves hands‑on management of employee relations, engagement initiatives, payroll, performance management, recruitment, HRIS reporting and compliance with employment laws.

The successful candidate will support managers and staff, coordinate HR programs, and drive policy development and training. A Bachelor’s degree in HR or business‑related field plus relevant HR experience is required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years related HR experience.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Self-directed and able to complete projects independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills across all levels.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws.
• Experience with HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR practices & objectives to foster an employee‑oriented, high‑performance culture.
• Coordinate services/policies through staff; advise managers on HR issues.
• Recruiting and staffing logistics; performance management and improvement systems.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and reporting; employee orientation and training.
• Develop and document HR policies; manage employee relations and communication.
• Assist with new hire onboarding and ongoing compliance; support employee reviews.
• Serve as backup to HR Manager in their absence.

Skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Independent project management

Analytical thinking

Relationship building

Employment law knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business-Related Field

Bachelor’s Degree in HR

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

The HR Generalist has a key role in maintaining our employee-oriented company culture. This role consists of “hands‑on” management of human resource issues with employees, supervisors and managers. Primary functions of this position include employee relations, employee engagement initiatives, payroll administration, performance management, recruitment, HRIS reporting and employment law/regulations compliance.

• Lead Human Resources practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high-performance culture that encourages empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce.
• Coordinates implementation of services, policies, and programs through staff; reports to the HR Manager and assists and advises company managers about Human Resources issues.
• Responsible for all or part of these areas:
• Recruiting and staffing logistics
• Organizational and space planning
• Performance management and improvement systems
• Employment and compliance to regulatory concerns and reporting
• Employee orientation, development, and training
• Policy development and documentation
• Employee relations
• Company employee communication
• Compensation and benefits administration
• Employee safety, welfare, wellness and health
• Employee services and counseling
• Assist managers with New Hire and on-going training and compliance
• Assist manager in Employee Relation tasks, including annual employee reviews, time and attendance verifications, and employee disciplinary/commendation meetings
• Serves as a backup to the HR Manager in their absence

Skills & Experience Required:

• 3-5 Years directly related HR Experience
• Ability to problem solve and think critically
• Ability to multitask
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Enjoy working with a HR team as well as be self-directed and able to complete projects independently.
• Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences.
• Ability to use initiative and independent judgment appropriately.
• Ability to analyze and diagnose problems, develops alternative solutions, and recommend and implement an effective course of action.
• Detailed-oriented with the ability to see the big picture and possesses strong technical skills to solve complex system challenges.
• Ability to influence and build relationships with all levels.
• Understanding of applicable federal, state and local employment laws and regulations
• Strong and in-depth knowledge of human resources practices, policies, requirements, regulations, processes and techniques.
• Strong experience in employee relations.
• Demonstrated experience in providing proactive solutions to human resource issues.
• Experience working within HRIS systems

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Business-Related Field
• Bachelor’s Degree in HR
• SPHR, PHR, SHRM-CP/ SHRM SCP certification.