HR Generalist

Healthy Kids Programs • Danbury, CT

4d • 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. Based at the Fishkill, New York corporate office, this on-site role works directly with employees and managers across teams and locations. It includes opportunities to deliver presentations and facilitate training sessions. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, solutions-oriented, and interested in supporting employees and fostering a positive workplace culture. The role offers hands-on experience across a broad range of HR functions.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of HR experience.
• 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.
• 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 approach.

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, 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 that 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 with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• 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 insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 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 and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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