HR Generalist

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Town of Fishkill, NY

11h • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Lead and execute HR initiatives that enhance employee engagement, experience, and retention. This on-site role in Fishkill, NY manages employee relations, benefits and leave administration, compliance, HR operations, and HR systems, while serving as a direct resource to employees and managers. This is a fantastic role to expand your existing HR experiences and grow your HR career path.
Featured Benefit: Employer-Paid Childcare
Healthy Kids Programs offers a childcare benefit for eligible employees to support work-life balance. This benefit is available for school-age children (ages 5–13) enrolled in our program on the days you are working with us.

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills with consistent follow-through
• Experience with employee conflict resolutions
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Experience with an HRIS/HRIMS system (Paylocity, ADP, Paychex, or similar platforms); Paylocity experience is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential employee information and sensitive matters with discretion and sound judgment
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
• Associate’s degree in a related field or 1–2 years of relevant HR experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Drive employee engagement initiatives through surveys, community communications, and regular check-ins
• Maintain Community Page content and coordinate all-staff Town Halls
• Lead monthly benefits education sessions and virtual benefit orientations
• Administer benefits for new hires, life events, and open enrollment
• Partner with benefits brokers to ensure ACA compliance and appropriate plan coverage
• Manage Workers’ Compensation, Short-Term Disability, FMLA, PFL, and unemployment claims
• Oversee employee 401(k) administration
• Independently manage employee relations matters, including conflicts, performance concerns, and disciplinary actions
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, and FLSA
• Partner with legal counsel on employment-related issues
• Draft, update, and enforce employee handbook policies
• Assist in recruiting efforts by pre-screening applicants for specified positions
• Support managers directly across core HR Generalist functions, including performance management, benefits administration, and disciplinary actions
• Process employee lifecycle changes, including terminations, role changes, and pay adjustments
• Manage employee offboarding and associated documentation including DOL filings
• Administer and support HRIS/HRIMS systems (Paylocity, ADP, Paychex, or similar platforms); Paylocity experience is a plus
• Assign and track 8x8 phone numbers
• Manage certificates of insurance and coordinate with brokers and regional leaders

Benefits

• Employer Paid Childcare – Available for school-age children (ages 5–13) enrolled in our program on the days you work with us.
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• AFLAC Supplemental Plans
• 401(k) for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Time Off
• On-Demand Pay
• Career Development & Growth Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree