HR Generalist

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Town of New Windsor, NY

6d • $26 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is seeking a motivated, approachable, and detail-oriented HR Generalist to support employee engagement, benefits administration, HR operations, employee relations, and compliance across its programs and departments. The position is based on-site at the HK Programs Corporate Office in Fishkill, New York, and works Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Compensation is $26–$28 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The HR Generalist works directly with employees and managers across teams and locations. The role includes delivering presentations, facilitating training sessions, and supporting a positive workplace culture. The successful candidate will be organized, proactive, solutions-oriented, and interested in supporting employees. The position offers hands-on experience across a broad range of HR functions.

Healthy Kids Programs describes itself as a certified benefit corporation and a rapidly growing provider of early learning, before- and after-school, and summer camp programs, with more than 150 locations. The organization states that its mission is to reinvent accessible and affordable childcare and create opportunities for its team to do work they love and feel valued doing. It is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on characteristics protected by applicable law.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of HR experience; generalist experience is preferred.
• An associate degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Strong technology skills, ability to learn new systems quickly, and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills, including the ability to facilitate orientations, training sessions, and employee meetings using Microsoft Teams.
• Experience creating presentations and visual materials using Canva, PowerPoint, or similar tools, or ability to learn these tools quickly.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through.
• Ability to handle employee relations matters, performance discussions, and confidential employee information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with employees, managers, and leadership.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented self-starter.

Nice To Haves

• Generalist HR experience.
• Experience creating presentations and visual materials using Canva, PowerPoint, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update employee information in Paylocity daily, including HRIS records, personnel information, and reports, while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assist employees with benefits administration and general HR-related questions.
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, including launching surveys, encouraging participation, and maintaining the employee community page in Paylocity.
• Support employee retention initiatives and internal communications to promote connection, recognition, and a positive workplace culture.
• Maintain accurate personnel records and help ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Conduct employee orientations, benefits presentations, and HR training sessions using Microsoft Teams and other presentation tools as needed.
• Create presentations, training materials, and employee communications using Canva and Microsoft Office tools.
• Partner with managers, program leadership, and site directors to address employee concerns, provide HR guidance, and promote a positive workplace culture.
• Support employee relations, conflict resolution, performance management, and disciplinary documentation.
• Assist with maintaining employee handbook policies and promoting consistent policy implementation across programs and departments.
• Handle sensitive employee information and HR matters professionally, discreetly, and confidentially.
• Prepare, maintain, and organize HR forms, correspondence, and personnel documentation.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for children enrolled in the program on the days the employee works.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• AFLAC supplemental plans.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), and paid sick time off.
• On-demand pay.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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