Human Resources Generalist

Impact Recruitment Ltd; Yaphank (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Recruitment Ltd is seeking an HR Generalist to serve as the primary contact for employees and managers on HR matters, delivering guidance, resolution, and high customer service. You will manage onboarding, performance cycles, benefits support, and HR communications to support a compliant, efficient workplace.

Responsibilities include coaching managers, policy interpretation, and investigations, while ensuring data integrity in UKG and other HR systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an HR Generalist or HR support role.
• Solid understanding of HR practices across the employee lifecycle.
• Experience with HRIS platforms such as UKG, Workday, SAP, Oracle, or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employees and managers on HR-related matters, providing guidance and timely resolution.
• Administer and support core HR programs including open enrollment, performance management, compliance training, merit reviews, PTO, benefits, and HR communications.
• Partner with managers to support employee relations, including coaching, policy interpretation, performance concerns, and investigations.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee relations

HRIS platforms

Communication skills

Data privacy

MS Office

Tools

UKG

Workday

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Our client is seeking an HR Generalist to serve as a primary point of contact for employees and managers on HR-related matters, providing guidance, timely resolution, and a high level of customer service.

Job Function

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employees and managers on HR-related matters, providing guidance, timely resolution, and a high level of customer service
• Administer and support core HR programs and initiatives, including open enrollment, performance management cycles, compliance training, merit reviews, PTO administration, benefits support, and HR communications. Build and maintain strong relationships with employees and managers to foster trust and effective communication
• Partner with managers to support employee relations matters, including coaching, policy interpretation, performance concerns, and investigations, in collaboration with HR leadership
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with employees and leaders to foster trust, engagement, and clear communication
• Manage and execute key HR processes such as onboarding, probationary reviews, job and compensation changes, leaves of absence (including FMLA and other statutory leaves), flexible work arrangements, and offboarding
• Coordinate and facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding programs to ensure a consistent and positive employee experience
• Maintain data integrity and timely updates across HR systems (UKG) covering Core HR, Talent & Performance, Compensation, Recruiting, Reporting, and Absence modules
• Prepare, analyze, and present HR metrics and reports such as headcount, turnover, compliance audits, and workforce trends to support decision-making
• Advise employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance and consistency
• Ensure employee records and documentation meet company, legal, and regulatory requirements, maintaining audit readiness and data privacy standards

Job Requirement

Required Skills:

• 3+ years of experience in an HR Generalist or progressively responsible HR support role
• Solid understanding of HR practices across the employee lifecycle, including employee relations, compliance, benefits, and performance management
• Experience working with HRIS platforms (e.g., UKG, Workday, SAP, Oracle, or similar systems)
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills with excellent attention to detail
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, preferably within manufacturing, government contracting, or regulated industries

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting multi-state HR compliance and employment laws
• Knowledge of benefits administration and/or payroll processes
• Bilingual or multilingual communication skills
• Experience supporting audits, government compliance, or regulated environments

The Salary Range is $70,000 - $85,000.

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