Human Resources Generalist

Fresenius Kabi USA; Town of Grand Island (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company contributions

Paid vacation

Holiday and personal days

Employee assistance program

Health benefits: medical, prescription

Dental and vision coverage

Job summary

Fresenius Kabi USA seeks an HR Generalist to provide recruitment support, employee relations coaching, and policy interpretation for exempt and non-exempt roles. The position partners with local management to resolve workplace issues and ensure compliant handling of policies across the site.

The role emphasizes hands-on HR support, collaboration with management, and a focus on maintaining positive employee relations while managing recruitment processes and labor-law compliance.

Qualifications

• Three to five+ years of strong HR Generalist experience.
• Must have excellent communication skills and proficiency with Windows applications and HRIS (Workday preferred).
• Solid understanding of labor law and prior recruitment experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide employee relations support to local management, including counseling and termination when necessary.
• Serve as daily contact for site management and staff on employee relations issues.
• Conduct investigative interviews and follow up on findings with appropriate actions.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee relations

Recruitment

Benefits administration

Policy interpretation

Education

Four-year degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Summary

Provides recruitment and staffing strategy and support for exempt and non-exempt positions. Acts as a liaison and coach between employees and management to resolve employee relations issues. Interprets and applies Human Resource policies consistently among the workforce.

Salary Range: $70,000-$90,000 annually

Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Our benefits and programs are comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted to ensure our colleagues live healthy lives and have support when it matters most. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with company contributions, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, employee assistance program, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provide employee relations support to local management to include appropriate counseling, guidance, and employment termination when necessary.


• Serve as the daily contact for the local site management and staff to handle employee relations issues, including benefits issues, compensation issues, organizational development or general employment concerns.


• Conduct investigative interviews when employee complaints arise (i.e. sexual harassment or discrimination). Evaluate information gathered and determine the best course of action from a business, ethical and legal compliance standpoint. Follows through with the most appropriate action and follow up with original complainant.


• Coordinated temporary staffing needs and maintains relationship with appropriate recruiting agencies.


• Manage the recruitment process and costs for all open headcount positions at the local site.


• Create and maintain innovative recruitment strategies


• Attend local job fairs


• Generate Hire Requisitions as needed.


• Generate internal job posting and manages the response process.


• Post open positions externally with the most appropriate resource.


• Manage the interview process, coordinating interviews with external candidates and internal hiring panel.


• Utilize behavioral interviewing skills to screen potential candidates.


• Advise hiring panel on final job offer decision


• Extend employment offers and process appropriate paperwork for selected candidate


• Conduct new employee orientation, including distribution of new hire paperwork, employee handbooks, and benefits materials to local site staff.


• Conducts exit interviews and investigates key issues or concerns.


• Facilitate and support the performance review process semi-annually and annually


• Keep Organizational charts and Job Descriptions updated.


• Plan and execute employee engagement events.


• May represent FK at Unemployment Insurance, Workers Compensation and other such hearings.


• Will conduct training programs, develop and deliver presentations.


• Performs additional duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Three to five+ years of strong HR Generalist experience and a four-year degree are required.


• Must have excellent communication skills and be proficient in Windows applications and have an understanding of HRIS systems (preferably Workday).


• Must have a solid understanding of labor law and previous recruitment experience.


• The Company’s primary business language is English. The successful candidate must be able to effectively speak, read, write, and understand English to perform the essential functions of the position, including independently understanding policies, procedures, training materials, and workplace communications written in English due to our heavily regulated work environment.

Additional Information

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability,401K with company contribution, andwellness program.

Please note that joining our team does not create a guaranteed or permanent employment arrangement. All employment is at‑will, meaning both the employee and Fresenius Kabi have the right to end the employment relationship at any time, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.