HR Generalist

FORESTDALE INC.•New York, NY

20d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The human resources generalist is responsible for performing various HR-related duties and works closely with senior management. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits administration, employee relations, performance management, onboarding, training, policy implementation, and employment law compliance. S/he will work autonomously in partnership with the HR Director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Attention to detail for handling administrative tasks accurately.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to complete projects on time with minimal supervision.
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to handle confidential information.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems (ADP).

Nice To Haves

SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) preferred

Responsibilities

Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition; morale and training and development.
Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
Handles employment-related inquiries from employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the Director of HR.
Data metrics
Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, ex. Anti-harassment training and Core Training.
Facilitates new hire orientation.
Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, and employment law.
Performs other duties as assigned.