Human Resources Generalist

Horizon Health Services • Town of Amherst, NY

119d • Hybrid

About The Position

In this role, each day brings new experiences, challenges and opportunities for professional growth! You’ll serve as a main point of contact for employees and managers throughout the organization for all things employment-related, including questions about benefits or policies, assistance with leaves of absence or accommodations, and information on policies and procedures. As an HR Generalist, you’ll develop strong relationships and serve as a trusted resource and advocate in supporting Horizon’s mission. You’ll be involved in all areas of HR administration and surrounded by a supportive team that’s committed to your professional development. We’re a change-oriented group that never settles—we’re always looking for ways to improve and provide the best possible experience for our employees. If you have an interest in all aspects of Human Resources and the employee life cycle, this job may be perfect for you!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or a related field required.
• 3 years’ experience in Human Resources required.
• Service-oriented approach to all interactions.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong track record of integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to collaborate as part of a cohesive team.
• Appreciation and commitment to furthering diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Nice To Haves

• HR Certification, such as SPHR, PHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP, is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Welcoming New Employees: Create an exceptional first‑day experience by welcoming new employees, guiding them through company policies, supporting benefit enrollment, and ensuring all role‑specific regulatory requirements are completed with care and accuracy.
• Benefits Administration: answer questions about employee benefit and wellness programs, health insurance and retirement plans; provide information and support to employees regarding benefits options and enrollment.
• Leaves of Absence and Accommodations: administer federal and state-mandated leave programs (FMLA, NYS DBL & PFL, ADA), provide guidance to employees and managers through the application and approval process.
• Workers Compensation and Safety: collect incident reports and track; maintain and update documentation and status of claims; and submissions to the carrier.
• Culture Building: promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Compliance: ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations; maintain updated employee records; assist in preparation of HR reports.

Benefits

• Company Culture: At Horizon, we pride ourselves on cultivating an atmosphere of teamwork where all employees feel heard and valued.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to equity, racial justice, and equal opportunity for all, and strive toward this goal through the work of our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging department, frequent trainings, ongoing conversations, affinity groups, and more.
• Trainings, Trainings, and More Trainings: We have an entire team dedicated to your personal development and professional growth.
• Team Building, Connection, and Relationships: At Horizon, we’re more than co-workers, we’re a community. We support each other, celebrate our achievements and milestones together, and have fun together!
• Retirement: Horizon offers 401(k) AND profit-sharing programs.
• Student Loan Assistance: We help pay off our team members' student loans every month. One year after joining, you’ll have been able to pay off an extra $600!
• Paid time off and paid holidays!
• Horizon employees and their families (includes spouses and children up to age 30) are eligible for a 10% discount on their tuition through a partnership with Capella University.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees