HR Generalist
About The Position
The Human Resources Generalist supports the CEO in administering and executing the organization's human resources programs, policies, and initiatives. The role assists with employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits administration, payroll processing, compliance, HRIS management, and employee engagement. The HR Generalist serves as a resource for employees and managers, helps foster a positive workplace culture, and supports adherence to company policies and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. This is a contract role based onsite at a manufacturing company in Kingston, New York. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and the dress code is business casual. The company is described as a team-oriented, family-owned environment with 22 employees.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2–3 years of Human Resources experience.
- Experience supporting employee relations, payroll, benefits administration, and HR compliance.
- Proficiency in HRIS and payroll systems such as Paylocity or ADP.
- Strong knowledge of human resources principles, practices, and employment laws.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to build relationships and establish credibility with employees and leaders at all levels.
Nice To Haves
- AS or BS degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Assist in administering compensation, benefits, and payroll processes.
- Support performance management initiatives, including performance evaluations and reviews.
- Facilitate employee relations and HR administration activities.
- Ensure compliance with HR operations and applicable employment laws.
- Manage HRIS data entry and support HR systems.
- Provide administrative support for recruiting and onboarding processes.
- Assist with benefits enrollment and employee benefits administration.
Benefits
- Accrued NYS Sick Time
- 6 paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to eligibility
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage, subject to eligibility
- 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, subject to eligibility
- Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents, subject to eligibility
- Short- and long-term disability, subject to eligibility
- Health Spending Account (HSA), subject to eligibility
- Transportation benefits, subject to eligibility
- Employee Assistance Program, subject to eligibility
- Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, subject to eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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