Human Resources Generalist

Project Renewal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization based in New York is seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist. This role involves managing all HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and compliance with legal regulations. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of related experience required.
• Understanding of human resource principles, practices, and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support to various sites and programs.
• Conduct on-site field visits to support managers and staff.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding policies and benefits.
• Support the onboarding process including background checks.
• Update and maintain HRIS data for new hires and changes.

Skills

Human resource principles

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related discipline

Tools

Dayforce HRIS or related software

Job description

Title: Senior Human Resources Generalist

Program: Human Resources Department

Overall Responsibilities

HR Generalist is responsible for effective, efficient, and accurate completion of duties and responsibilities, in support of the Human Resources Department. The HR Generalist will be responsible for all aspects of Human Resources including recruitment, onboarding, benefit administration, training & development, and policy interpretation.

The essential duties of the HR Generalist include, but are not limited to the following activities:

• Provides HR Support to a portfolio of sites (Shelter, Perm/Transitional housing) and programs (healthcare, workforce programs etc.)
• Conducts on‑site field visits 2–3 times per week to support manager, staff, address concerns, provide guidance, and strengthen engagement across assigned locations.
• Responds to employee questions and inquiries regarding the organization’s policies, practices, and benefits
• Supports new hire process including the on-boarding activities; background checks, collection/verification of new hire paperwork/documents etc.
• Conducts new staff orientation on a rotation schedule
• Responsible for updating and maintaining HRIS data entry of new hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations
• Provides Hiring Manager with support in managing the process and paperwork for new hires and internal staff changes (promotions, transfers, and termination)
• Support with Leave Administration, including but not limited to Disability, FMLA, PFL, Workers Comp, Leave of Absences, etc.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
• Submission of regulatory reports including, but not limited to OSHA, EEO, Workers Comp, etc.
• Maintaining the HRIS database, conducting regular audits to ensure accuracy and data integrity
• Manages tuition reimbursement and employee referral bonus program
• Assist with recruitment such as, review resume for distribution, conduct pre-phone screening, schedule interviews, post jobs and update job descriptions as needed
• Provides guidance and training to Hiring Managers on recruitment process (opening positions, posting, etc.), and best candidate selection.
• Manages HR initiatives, including employee engagement and recognition, training & development
• Leads and manages all employee relations concerns with site portfolio
• Participates in employee disciplinary meetings, PIPs, terminations, and investigation
• Manages the Employee Performance Management process
• Performs customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions in a timely manner.
• Provides backup support to HR Generalist when on leave
• Provides support on various Human Resource projects as needed

Physical Activities

Job duties generally require the physical activities described below, subject to any necessary reasonable accommodation due to disability. While performing the duties of this position, the HR Generalist is required to operate in a normal business environment, which includes sitting, bending, walking, lifting, operating computers and other office equipment and traveling to all Project Renewal sites for scheduled meetings/trainings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related discipline in preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of related experience required
• Understand human resource principles, practices, and procedures
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Dayforce preferred or related HRIS software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service and organizational skills

Project Renewal is an equal opportunity employer. Its long-standing policy has been to embrace the equality of opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, gender (see separately issued Gender Discrimination policy for more detail), physical or mental disability, age (18 and over), military status, arrest record, marital status, domestic partnership status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, sexual orientation, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, unemployment status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.