HR Generalist

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Town of Fishkill, NY

just now • $22 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is seeking a motivated HR Generalist with at least 1 year of HR experience to lead employee engagement initiatives, benefits administration, HR operations, and compliance in our Fishkill, NY office. This on-site role offers opportunities to deliver presentations, lead training sessions, and engage directly with employees and managers. You’ll gain hands-on experience across all HR functions while advancing your HR career in a supportive, people-first organization.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of HR experience, generalist experience preferred.
• Associate’s degree (or equivalent) in Human Resources or a related field
• Hands-on experience administering HRIS/HRIMS systems (Paylocity, ADP, Paychex, or similar), including employee record management, reporting, workflow administration, and system configuration
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills; comfortable leading workshops, orientations, and team meetings
• Excellent organizational skills with consistent follow-through
• Experience managing employee conflicts and performance discussions
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Discretion in handling confidential information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365

Responsibilities

• Lead employee engagement initiatives through surveys, communications, and check-ins
• Conduct monthly benefits education sessions, virtual orientations, and HR workshops
• Administer benefits for new hires, life events, and open enrollment
• Oversee the company Handbook and policies
• Manage leave requests and ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, FLSA)
• Independently support employee relations matters, including conflicts, performance concerns, and disciplinary actions
• Administer HRIS/HRIMS systems (Paylocity, ADP, Paychex, or similar) by creating and updating employee records, processing onboarding/offboarding and role changes, managing workflows and approvals, generating reports, and configuring system settings
• Support managers on HR operations, performance management, and documentation
• Generate HR reports for compliance and organizational decision-making

Benefits

• Employer-Paid Childcare for school-age children (ages 5–13) enrolled in our program on the days you work with us
• 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