HR Generalist

Acacia Network•New York, NY

6d•$0 - $36

About The Position

The HR Generalist works under the supervision of the Vice President of Human Resources and Talent Management and the Human Resources Manager as part of the broader HR team. The role supports day-to-day human resources operations, helps drive change and performance management, and provides business-focused HR guidance. It emphasizes clear communication within HR, alignment of HR initiatives with business strategies and objectives, and promotion of a high-performance environment. The position manages employee requisitions, pre-onboarding and employee transfers or promotions, regulatory background-check processes, Justice Center applications, HRIS administration, and HR administrative support. It also assists with payroll-related data changes, position control and requisition tracking, FLSA classification testing, employee training, reporting, and compliance with labor laws and regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
At least 2 years of relevant Human Resources experience required.
Working knowledge of HR functions, including recruiting and hiring, benefits administration, employee and labor relations, and compensation.
Familiarity with medical, dental, and life insurance enrollment and administration.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws.
Ability to use business acumen for sound judgment and decision-making.
Ability to work with associates and management at all levels and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to handle sensitive issues with diplomacy and discretion.
Strong PC skills, including MS Office and ADP Workforce Now.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under pressure and demonstrate urgency and commitment to quality.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, organizational development, business management, or a related field preferred.
PHR or SHRM-CP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the employee requisition process across the organization, maintaining the process and ensuring forms are accurate and appropriately approved.
Maintain the employee requisition form binder and ensure HR retains copies of submitted forms with completed new-hire information.
Prepare new-hire documents and manage onboarding for the assigned portfolio.
Ensure required documents and updated job descriptions are approved and provided before candidates are contacted to begin pre-employment processing.
Manage pre-employment background checks under applicable regulatory agencies and assist with compliance for pre- and post-employment background requirements, including SEL, SCR, and CBC.
Process Justice Center applications required by regulatory agencies.
Submit weekly updates to CBC to obtain arrest or informative notices for active employees and interns.
Review quarterly SCR invoices for accuracy, assign employee allocations, and prepare check requests for payment.
Update the database to remove terminated employees and scan and save completed background applications in the HR Shared Drive.
Assist with maintaining HRIS integrity and coordinate with the HR liaison and Payroll Department on ADP changes, including hires, rehires, terminations, salary adjustments, promotions, title changes, and transfers.
Complete FLSA testing for positions to determine classification and compliance with Department of Labor standards.
Help maintain position control and requisition logs to support annual budget adherence and accurate staffing and FTE levels.
Work with the Human Resources Manager and Director of Human Resources to provide trainings to the assigned portfolio.
Prepare weekly HR reports for areas of responsibility.
Maintain knowledge of existing and proposed federal and state labor laws and regulations to support compliance.
Attend and actively participate in departmental, organizational, or external meetings, trainings, and workshops as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.