Human Resources Generalist

Leeds Professional Resources; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm in New York is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to manage daily HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and policy compliance. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field and 2–5+ years of HR experience. Fluency in both English and Spanish is required, along with strong organizational and communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to support a productive work environment through effective HR practices.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of experience in HR roles.
• Strong understanding of labor laws, HR policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full hiring lifecycle.
• Facilitate new-hire orientations and manage exit interviews.
• Act as a point of contact for employee inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and update employee handbook.
• Assist with payroll processing and administer benefits programs.
• Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Spanish

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Our client is seeking a Human Resources Generalist fluent in English and Spanish to join their team! A Human Resources (HR) Generalist manages daily HR operations, including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, and policy compliance. They act as a bridge between management and employees, addressing grievances, maintaining records, and ensuring legal compliance to support a productive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Staffing: Managing the full hiring lifecycle, including posting jobs, sourcing candidates, interviewing, and conducting background checks.
• Onboarding & Offboarding: Facilitating new-hire orientations, creating training schedules, and managing exit interviews.
• Employee Relations: Acting as a point of contact for employee inquiries, addressing grievances, and resolving performance issues.
• Policy & Compliance: Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, and updating the employee handbook.
• Benefits & Compensation: Assisting with payroll processing, administering benefits programs, and managing compensation data.
• HRIS Management: Maintaining accurate, up-to-date employee records in human resources information systems.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience: Generally 2–5+ years of experience in HR roles.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of labor laws, HR policies, and procedures.
• Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Technical: Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).