Human Resources Generalist

Taylor Hodson Staffing; United States; Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Midtown Manhattan seeks an HR Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations across multiple school sites. This full-time role is ideal for someone early in their HR career, ready to take ownership of core HR processes and work closely with employees and leadership. Responsibilities include HR administration, payroll support, benefits coordination, and reporting. A bachelor's degree in HR or related field and 1-4 years of HR experience are required. Competitive salary offered between $58,000 and $63,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of HR experience with direct employee interaction.
• Experience with union environments is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily HR administration including employee data changes, new hire processing, onboarding, and terminations.
• Maintain accurate employee information across HRIS and payroll systems.
• Serve as a point of contact for school leaders and staff regarding payroll, benefits, and general HR policy.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excel and MS Office proficiency

Ability to prioritize and stay organized

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

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

Tools

Paychex or similar HRIS

Paychex or similar HRIS

Job description

HR Generalist (Nonprofit)

Location: Midtown Manhattan (4 days onsite 1 day WFH)

Type: Full-Time

Base pay range: $58,000.00/yr - $63,000.00/yr

Pay range is provided by Taylor Hodson Staffing. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

A nonprofit organization in Midtown is looking for an HR Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations across multiple school sites. This role is ideal for someone early in their HR career who’s ready to take ownership of core HR processes, work directly with employees and leadership, and grow in a mission‑driven environment.

What You’ll Do

• Handle daily HR administration including employee data changes, new hire processing, onboarding, and terminations.
• Maintain accurate employee information across HRIS and payroll systems (Paychex experience is a plus).
• Serve as a point of contact for school leaders and staff, answering questions on payroll, benefits, leaves, and general HR policy.
• Coordinate benefits enrollment and ensure proper documentation for medical, disability, commuter, and retirement plans.
• Support leave‑of‑absence requests (FMLA, NY PFL, STD/LTD) and manage related paperwork.
• Prepare HR reports, spreadsheets, and tracking tools using Excel.
• Partner with HR leadership on employee relations issues and elevate matters appropriately.
• Attend occasional on‑site meetings across various locations.
• Assist with special projects and process improvements as needs arise.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 1–4 years of HR experience with direct employee interaction.
• Strong communication skills and comfort managing questions from employees and managers.
• Solid Excel and MS Office skills; experience with Paychex or similar HRIS is helpful.
• Ability to prioritize, stay organized, and handle a high‑volume environment.
• Comfortable working independently and traveling to nearby sites when needed.
• Experience with union environments is a plus.
• Spanish bilingual skills are a plus.
• Valid driver’s license required.