Sr HR Generalist – Compensation & Performance Management - StaffCo

Stony Brook University; Commack (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University is seeking a Sr HR Generalist with a focus on compensation and performance management. This role supports HR functions across multiple locations and requires strong analytical and communication skills.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, a minimum of 5 years of HR experience, and proficiency with HR technology platforms. This position is based in Commack, New York and may involve occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience with a focus on compensation.
• Prior experience in a healthcare or multi-entity environment is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel for data management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the organization's compensation program ensuring competitiveness.
• Conduct job analysis and create standardized job descriptions.
• Provide guidance to supervisors on delivering constructive feedback.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Excel

HR technology platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP/SCP preferred

Tools

Comp Analyst

Job description

Job Description - Sr HR Generalist – Compensation & Performance Management - StaffCo (2601815)

Sr HR Generalist – Compensation & Performance Management - StaffCo

Position Summary

The Sr HR Generalist plays a key role in supporting the Human Resources departments across three locations, with a primary focus on compensation management and performance management. This position serves both union and non-union employee populations. The ideal candidate brings a strong analytical foundation, comfort with HR technology platforms, and the ability to navigate the nuances of a complex, multi-site healthcare environment.

This position may support multiple locations and require occasional travel between sites in Suffolk County, NY. Some flexibility in scheduling may be needed during peak HR cycles such as open enrollment, budget planning, or labor negotiations.

Duties of the Sr HR Generalist may include but are not limited to:

Compensation & Market Analysis

• Structures, maintains, and continuously improves the organization's compensation program across all entities, ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Conducts ongoing market research using paid compensation survey data and publicly available salary sources, including compliance monitoring under NYS Pay Transparency Law.
• Develops and maintains compensation posting ranges for all roles; partners with leadership and hiring managers to apply ranges consistently when advertising new positions.
• Manages the Comp Analyst platform, including data integrity, job description uploads, and benchmarking workflows.
• Reviews, assesses and makes recommendations to align current pay ranges.
• Prepares compensation analyses and recommendations to support leadership decision-making during budget cycles, market adjustments, and new position requests.
• Ensures compensation practices remain compliant with applicable federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations.

Performance Management

• Conducts job analysis and creates standardized job descriptions to reflect current responsibilities and qualifications.
• Categorize and group comparable positions across the system.
• Maintains and updates job descriptions across all roles on an ongoing basis.
• Facilitate Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and assist managers with documentation for underperforming employees.
• Partner with Department Leaders to ensure individual employee goals align with the organization’s mission and vision.
• Provide guidance and training to supervisors on delivering constructive feedback for continuous improvement of culture.
• Assist with Special Projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP/SCP preferred. In lieu of degree, 4 years of HR experience.
• And a minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience, with demonstrated focus on compensation and labor relations.
• Prior experience in a healthcare or multi-entity environment strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of NYS Pay Transparency Law and other applicable employment regulations.
• Proficiency with compensation tools (e.g., Comp Analyst).
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel for data management and reporting.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience supporting or participating in union contract administration and/or collective bargaining preferred.

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of StaffCo of Brooklyn.

StaffCo of Brooklyn provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

StaffCo of Brooklyn expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. Improper interference with the ability of StaffCo of Brooklyn’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.