(Associate) Human Resources Generalist - 1139

Security Mutual Life Insurance•Binghamton University, NY

6h•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a professional with a passion for Human Resources and a particular interest in talent acquisition to join a dynamic and experienced HR team. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple priorities, and growing your HR expertise while making a meaningful impact, this role offers an exciting opportunity to do just that. This is a Binghamton Home Office position. As an Associate Human Resources Generalist, you will primarily be responsible for supporting the Company’s recruitment efforts while also providing reliable and professional HR support across other functional areas as needed, including benefits, compliance, leave administration, compensation, performance management and employee relations. As a Human Resources Generalist, you will use independent, sound judgement and knowledge of current employment and labor law to provide professional support to managers and employees across many functions, including recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, leave administration, compliance, compensation, employee training and performance. You will support current programs and practices and work with others to improve and create new programs and practices. You will develop and maintain relationships with Company employees, managers and external vendors and support the HR function. This position will be an Associate Human Resources Generalist or a Human Resources Generalist based on relevant skills and qualifications.

Requirements

1 to 2 years of experience in a fast-paced Human Resources environment.
Working knowledge of human resources disciplines, including recruitment, employee onboarding and offboarding and benefits administration.
Basic understanding of Federal and New York State employment and labor law.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.
Experience with HRIS software. ADP preferred.
Experience with talent management software. Cornerstone preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adjust communications in consideration of the needs of others.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Lead by example with a positive attitude and high integrity.
Strong analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to establish business relationships with executives, managers and employees.
Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability and interest to learn and adapt quickly to changing needs.
Ability to prioritize and organize a heavy workload with changing deadlines.
Competence in and comfort with handling difficult and complex employee situations.
Proven ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
2 to 4 years of progressively responsible human resources experience.
Demonstrated success supporting full-cycle recruitment for multiple roles, balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
Working knowledge of multiple human resources disciplines, including recruitment, benefit program administration, leave and accommodations administration, compensation and employee relations.
Familiarity with federal and state employment laws and regulations. Multiple state experience is preferred.
Demonstrated experience independently managing HR processes and employee matters from start to finish.
Experience supporting managers with HR guidance and day-to-day employee relations issues.
Ability to anticipate needs and upcoming changes and deliver strong suggestions to adapt to upcoming changes.

Nice To Haves

Experience in financial or insurance industry is helpful.
PHR/SPHR or SHRM CP/SHRM CSP designations preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with administering the recruitment function. Develop and post positions, review job applications and schedule and conduct interviews. Train management on recruitment process and provide additional resources as needed. Make job offers and initiate the hiring process. Participate in local job fairs and develop and maintain relationships with key local recruitment contacts.
Assist with the evaluation and administration of benefit programs.
Support the administration of leave and Worker’s Compensation claims. Educate employees and managers on FMLA, PFL and other leave rights.
Evaluate requests for accommodations under the ADA.
Participate in the compensation process. Evaluate requests and make recommendations.
Understand position needs and develop job descriptions and career paths. Evaluate job descriptions for grade level and position status.
Assist employees and managers in addressing and resolving work related issues.
Coordinate and participate in employee and management training related to assigned job responsibilities.
Independently research HR topics to maintain up-to-date knowledge of HR laws and practices. Research new and updated state and federal laws and regulations. Make recommendations to update policies and procedures and keep HR department up to date as related to assigned job responsibilities.
Assist with the support the maintenance of Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), run reports and develop HR metrics. Research, implement new HRIS systems or functionality as appropriate to assigned job responsibilities.
Provide backup, support and training to other areas of the HR department.
Assist managers and employees with human resources policy guidance and interpretations. Make recommendations and updates to Human Resources Department policies, procedures and the employee handbook.
Administer the recruitment function.
Assist in meeting performance management objectives, including working with management to resolve basic performance issues and reviewing performance appraisals.
Apply working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws to ensure compliant HR practices.
Support and administer leaves of absence and accommodations, ensuring proper documentation, timely communication, and regulatory compliance.
Support management with professional input and guidance on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
Identify employee and management training needs and conduct or coordinate employee and management training related to human resources topics.
Work with managers and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention.
Assist management in conflict resolution and in handling employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations as appropriate.
Provide performance management and disciplinary guidance to management.