Human Resources Generalist

Candidate Experience site•Buffalo, NY

65d

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the HR function at the Buffalo location, reporting directly to the Vice President/General Manager. This includes recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, policy development, procedure implementation, and compliance with labor laws and regulations. The HR Generalist plays a key role in shaping the organizational culture, employee engagement, and supporting the business goals through effective management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
5+ years of HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of all State and Federal laws, wage and hour, legislation, and regulations (ADEA, ADA, EEOC, COBRA, ERISA, FLSA, FLA, FMLA, HIPAA) is required.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Proficient in HRIS systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and data reporting tools.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in manufacturing is preferred.
SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly desired.

Responsibilities

Ensure that Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) is an integral part of the management process.
Lead recruitment and full onboarding for hourly and salaried employees.
Manage employee relations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary procedures.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations.
Maintain and update HR policies and procedures in the employee handbook.
Collaborate with the management team to develop and maintain job descriptions, and determine the skills and competencies required for specific jobs.
Support employee engagement and retention.
Conduct investigations, including complaints and harassment allegations, in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
Manage HRIS systems.
Maintains all personnel and benefit-related records to comply with State and Federal laws and regulations.
Manage the termination process and conduct an exit interview to assess the overall success of the employment relationship initiative and opportunities for improvement.
Manage discretionary leaves of absence, including paid-time-off, FMLA, NY FLA, for employees according to policies outlined in the employee handbook and to ensure compliance with applicable State and Federal laws and regulations.
Manage benefits, including enrollment, problem resolution, and compliance for Medical, dental, life insurance, COBRA, and other voluntary benefits.
Monthly benefit billing audits.
Responds to unemployment claims.