Human Resources Generalist

Wayne ARC; Village of Newark (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Vacation Time

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plan with Agency Match

Job summary

A community support organization in Newark seeks an experienced Human Resources Generalist to oversee onboarding, benefits administration, and compliance with workplace regulations. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree and have 2 years of relevant experience along with strong communication skills. The position offers generous paid vacation time and other benefits to support employees' personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in benefits, leaves, and workers' compensation.
• 2 years' experience in employee relations.
• Must possess a current, valid New York State driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding processes for new hires.
• Manage workers' compensation and employee injury reports.
• Ensure compliance with the Affordable Care Act.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business, human resources, or related field

Job description

Overview

The Arc Wayne, a parent-based organization, advocates for and supports persons of all ages with or without disabilities. We assist individuals in taking their full, independent, productive place in society through an array of quality, individualized services.

Why Join Our Team

Why Join Our Team:

The Arc Wayne benefits and opportunities are designed to support employees both personally and professionally as part of a values-driven organization.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• 10 Paid holidays
• Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan with Agency Match
• And so much more!

Schedule

Human Resources Generalist Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm

A Day in the Life of a Human Resources Generalist

As a dedicated Human Resources Generalist at The Arc Wayne, you will play a key role in Human Resources functions for assigned programs. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, new hire onboarding, employee leaves, benefits administration, workers' compensation, and safety.

• Completes all aspects of the onboarding process with new hires: Coordinates fingerprinting and background checks for all new employees and guides employees through the new hire paperwork process. Works closely with hiring Managers throughout the process.
• Primary Workers' Compensation contact.
• Receives and reviews employee injury reports and works with employee/supervisor/director if additional information is needed. Logs information into appropriate databases. Works closely with Workers' Compensation insurance carrier representative and medical providers
• Completes annual OSHA filing, including distribution of OSHA 300A summaries to applicable locations
• Primary contact for Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), NYS Short-Term Disability, NYS Paid Family Leave, and Long-Term Disability benefits.
• Lead on retirement savings plan related to enrollments, deferrals, and distributions. Works with plan administrator and payroll for issues related to processes, deductions, loans, etc.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with the Affordable Care Act, including tracking hours and sending letters to all employees who become eligible throughout the year.

Who We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in business, human resources, human services, or related field.
• 2 years' experience in a combination of benefits, leaves and worker's compensation.
• 2 years' experience in employee relations.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Outstanding oral, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Extremely well organized, detail oriented and able to meet frequent and changing deadlines.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must possess a current, valid New York State driver's license that meets the Agency driver standards.

Vision and Core Values

Come help us be the leading provider of innovative, quality support and services promoting independence, choice, and community integration. Our organization will promote excellence at every level through an environment of mutual respect and continued professional and personal development through our core values of...

• Respect
• Integrity
• Diversity
• Innovation
• Empowerment