Senior Human Resources Generalist

KCO Resource Management; Town of Oneonta (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

KCO Resource Management partners with a national manufacturing company to hire an onsite HR professional in Delaware County. Reporting to the HR Manager, the role offers hands-on experience in employee relations, recruiting, payroll, and benefits within a fast-paced facility.

Relocation is available. Key duties include partnering with supervisors, coordinating end-to-end recruiting, supporting payroll and HRIS, administering benefits, and ensuring policy compliance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 3–5 years of HR experience in areas such as employee relations, recruiting, payroll, benefits, compensation, or talent development.
• Experience supporting multiple HR functions in a fast-paced business or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with leaders across the organization.
• Strong judgment and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable managing sensitive employee matters and helping resolve workplace issues.
• Proficiency with HRIS, payroll, and other business systems.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervisors and employees to address workplace issues, assist with investigations, and support performance management and corrective action processes.
• Coordinate end‑to‑end recruiting activities, including posting jobs, screening applicants, scheduling interviews, preparing offers, and facilitating new hire onboarding.
• Support payroll administration by reviewing timekeeping data, processing updates, and completing HR system transactions and reporting.
• Administer employee benefit programs and respond to benefit‑related questions.
• Provide guidance to employees and managers on policies, procedures, and general HR practices.
• Maintain employee records and ensure accurate data in HRIS and timekeeping systems, including compensation and onboarding updates.
• Assist with employee engagement efforts, including recognition programs, events, and committee activities.
• Support audit preparation and help ensure compliance with company policies and employment regulations.
• Participate in succession planning and talent development initiatives.
• Help implement organizational changes through clear communication and employee support.
• Contribute to programs focused on employee retention, engagement, and professional development.
• Assist with training and development initiatives to support employee growth.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning and broader HR initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruiting

Payroll

Benefits

Communication

Discretion/Confidentiality

HRIS proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Timekeeping systems

Job description

We’re partnering with a national manufacturing company seeking a skilled HR professional to join their onsite team in Delaware County. Reporting to the HR Manager, this highly visible role provides hands‑on experience across employee relations, recruiting, payroll, and benefits in a fast‑paced facility. This is an excellent opportunity to make an impact, expand your HR skills, and grow your career within a stable and expanding organization.

Relocation is available.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with supervisors and employees to address workplace issues, assist with investigations, and support performance management and corrective action processes.
• Coordinate end‑to‑end recruiting activities, including posting jobs, screening applicants, scheduling interviews, preparing offers, and facilitating new hire onboarding.
• Support payroll administration by reviewing timekeeping data, processing updates, and completing HR system transactions and reporting.
• Administer employee benefit programs and respond to benefit‑related questions.
• Provide guidance to employees and managers on policies, procedures, and general HR practices.
• Maintain employee records and ensure accurate data in HRIS and timekeeping systems, including compensation and onboarding updates.
• Assist with employee engagement efforts, including recognition programs, events, and committee activities.
• Support audit preparation and help ensure compliance with company policies and employment regulations.
• Participate in succession planning and talent development initiatives.
• Help implement organizational changes through clear communication and employee support.
• Contribute to programs focused on employee retention, engagement, and professional development.
• Assist with training and development initiatives to support employee growth.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning and broader HR initiatives.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 3–5 years of human resources experience in areas such as employee relations, recruiting, payroll, benefits, compensation, or talent development.
• Experience supporting multiple HR functions in a fast‑paced business or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with leaders across the organization.
• Strong judgment and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable managing sensitive employee matters and helping resolve workplace issues.
• Proficiency with HRIS, payroll, and other business systems.