Human Resources Generalist

Wego•Great Neck, NY

20d

About The Position

The HR Generalist is a multidimensional role responsible for a broad range of human resources activities, including employee relations, training, benefits and leave administration, HR policy development, and analysis and reporting of HR metrics. The role uses HR information systems to maintain accurate, current, and confidential employee records and serves as a main point of contact for employees’ HR-related questions. The position manages the global employee lifecycle and supports payroll, time and attendance, compensation, benefits, performance management, compliance, immigration processes, and HR projects. It also contributes to process improvement and automation initiatives and helps create an efficient, conflict-free workplace.

Requirements

Proven experience as an HR Generalist.
Understanding of general human resources policies and procedures.
Solid knowledge of employment and labor laws.
Outstanding knowledge of MS Office.
Excellent communication and people skills.
Aptitude in problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

HRIS systems experience is a plus.
BSc/BA in Business Administration or a relevant field preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the global employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle changes.
Draft and administer offer letters, employment contracts, change letters, and separation letters.
Maintain HRIS and HR technology platforms, ensuring employee data and records are accurate, complete, and confidential.
Prepare HR reports and dashboards, track key HR metrics, and support compliance and audit requirements.
Manage global and local payroll, time and attendance, PTO, and leave balances, coordinating with the U.S. PEO and international EOR as needed.
Administer compensation and benefits, including new-hire enrollments and open enrollment support; respond to employee questions and coordinate with the PEO and third-party benefits vendors.
Support employees with leave and compensation matters and resolve related issues.
Promote HR programs that support an efficient and conflict-free workplace.
Participate in HR projects and process-improvement and automation initiatives.
Assist in developing and implementing Wego’s human resource policies.
Undertake performance management tasks and organize annual employee performance reviews.
Conduct employee onboarding and help organize training and development initiatives.
Improve job satisfaction by resolving issues promptly, applying new incentives, and organizing team-building activities.
Ensure compliance with labor regulations.
Maintain employee files and records according to Wego’s guidelines.
Interface with the PEO and state agencies as needed.
Support immigration and visa processes as needed.