HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

The Garcia Companies; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Garcia Companies are seeking a hands-on Human Resources Generalist focused on recruiting and transactional HR operations. You will work closely with the Vice President, Human Resources based at our Virginia headquarters to deliver core HR services.

Responsibilities include end-to-end recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, training coordination, and engagement initiatives across local offices. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational development, business, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience with focus on recruiting and engagement.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws, e.g., FMLA, ADA.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to identify local staffing needs and coordinate recruiting efforts.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting from posting to interview coordination and offers.
• Lead onboarding for local new hires and coordinate with HR team for training.
• Support employee retention strategies and offboarding processes as needed.
• Serve as first point of contact for local employees on HR policies, payroll, benefits, and procedures.
• Assist with performance reviews and HR policy development; report to VP HR.
• Participate in training coordination, leadership development, and employee engagement initiatives.

Skills

Recruiting

Onboarding

HR operations

Communication

Microsoft Office

Organization

Time management

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary

The Human Resources Generalist will be responsible for delivering core HR services, with a focus on recruiting and transactional HR operations. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working independently while staying closely aligned with the Vice President, Human Resources based at our Virginia headquarters.

Job Summary

The Human Resources Generalist will be responsible for delivering core HR services, with a focus on recruiting and transactional HR operations. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working independently while staying closely aligned with the Vice President, Human Resources based at our Virginia headquarters.

Role / Responsibilities

Recruiting and Onboarding

• Partner with hiring managers to identify local staffing needs and coordinate recruiting efforts.
• Manage full‑cycle recruiting, including posting positions, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and supporting offer processes.
• Lead onboarding for local new hires, in collaboration with the HR team, ensuring a seamless introduction to the company, culture, and role‑specific training.
• Build and maintain relationships with colleges, community programs, and local workforce partners to attract skilled labor, where applicable.
• Support employee retention strategies and offboarding processes as necessary.

Employee Relations and HR Operations

• Serve as the first point of contact for local employees regarding HR policies, payroll, benefits, and general procedures.
• Promote a positive workplace culture aligned with company values and consistent application of company policies.
• Participate in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Assist managers in resolving employee relations issues effectively and fairly, including the Vice President, HR in any employee relations concerns, performance issues, or policy violations; assist with documentation and administrative follow‑up.
• Support the performance review process and assist in coordinating related initiatives aimed at continuous improvement.
• Support company‑wide employee engagement efforts, including the annual engagement survey, recognition, and communication initiatives.
• Regularly communicate with Vice President, HR to ensure alignment with company‑wide HR strategies.
• Prepare reports and dashboards for executive leadership, as needed.
• Assist in executing special events such as open enrollment, community service projects, and milestone celebrations.

Workforce Development & Training

• Assist the HR Generalist -Training & Leadership Development and managers in identifying training needs and coordinating learning and development activities that support employee growth.
• Support the implementation of leadership development strategies and initiatives established by the HR Generalist - Training & Leadership Development and HR leadership.
• Assist with the coordination and administration of learning programs, workshops, and leadership development initiatives across the organization.
• Collaborate with the HR team and managers to help identify skills gaps, development needs, and opportunities for employee growth.
• Support career pathing, mentoring, skill development, and succession planning initiatives in coordination with the HR Generalist - Training & Development and Vice President, HR.
• Assist with the administration and follow‑up of individual development plans for employees, including tracking progress and coordinating related development activities.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for training sessions, including scheduling, communications, materials, attendance tracking, and employee follow‑up.
• Maintain accurate training records, monitor completion rates, and assist with compiling data and feedback to evaluate training participation and effectiveness.
• Assist with monitoring employee development activities and communicating progress or identified needs to the appropriate HR resource or manager.
• Coordinate and track certification and licensing requirements to support workforce readiness and compliance.
• Assist managers and HR leadership with aligning employee development activities and goals with organizational objectives.
• Partner with the Vice President, HR and broader HR team to support performance management, employee engagement, recognition, and development initiatives.
• Reinforce and promote a culture of continuous learning and employee development by communicating available resources, encouraging participation, and supporting HR‑led initiatives.
• Perform additional duties and support broader HR initiatives as assigned.

Experience / Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational development, business, or a related field. 3–5 years of progressive HR experience with a strong emphasis on recruiting and employee engagement.
• Experience supporting multiple office locations or a geographically dispersed workforce.
• Working knowledge of federal and Florida state employment laws and HR best practices to include FMLA, ADA, etc.
• Comfortable working independently while staying closely aligned with the Vice President, HR.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Strong proficiency in HR principles, practices, and procedures.
• Demonstrated organizational, time management, and planning skills, with the ability to prioritize responsibilities and multi‑task effectively.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and exercise sound judgment and decision‑making.
• Self‑motivated with a proactive approach to work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with strong computer literacy.

Experience / Skills Desired

• PHR or SHRM-CP certification.
• Experience with SharePoint.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to travel regularly within Florida and occasionally to Virginia.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at times.

Duties are subject to change according to the goals and requirements of the company.