Human Resources Generalist

PAMAL BROADCASTING•Latham, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Pamal Broadcasting is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support companies owned by the Morrell Family, including Pamal Broadcasting, Destination Nissan, Destination Kia, Destination Kia of Utica, Holiday Inn Express, and ABC Sports and Fitness. This position is based in Latham, New York, is full-time and on-site, and reports to the Director of Human Resources. The role supports a small, busy office serving multiple companies and locations. The successful candidate will bring a solid HR foundation, work independently with minimal training, and take ownership of day-to-day responsibilities. The HR Generalist administers benefits, supports payroll and onboarding, maintains accurate HRIS data and employee records, assists employees and managers with HR policies and compliance, and completes required reporting and separation notices. The position also involves maintaining confidential paper personnel files, verifying I-9 documentation through E-Verify, checking driving records for dealership employees, and providing general HR administrative support. Strong organization, accuracy, documentation, follow-through, communication, and confidentiality are essential.

Requirements

At least 5 years of hands-on Human Resources experience in an HR Generalist or similar role.
Experience with employee onboarding, new-hire processing, payroll, benefits administration, HRIS administration, employee records, and HR compliance.
Excellent documentation, records-management, and filing skills, including experience maintaining organized paper-based employee and personnel files.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with spreadsheets, reconciliations, and numerical data.
Strong mathematical aptitude and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and take ownership with minimal training and supervision.
Comfort using a multi-line office telephone system and handling professional employee and business calls.
Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive employee and company information.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat.
Prior experience with ADP Workforce Now or comparable HRIS/payroll software.

Responsibilities

Administer employee benefits, including reporting changes, enrolling employees in benefit programs, communicating benefit information, and reconciling and approving benefit invoices for payment.
Partner with employees and management on HR policies, procedures, employment regulations, employee relations, and HR compliance.
Maintain accurate HRIS and employee records, including new hires, payroll changes, terminations, promotions, transfers, tax exemptions, direct deposits, garnishments, and liens.
Assist with weekly and biweekly payroll processing for multiple locations.
Assist with and manage new-hire onboarding through ADP Workforce Now, including employee setup, required documentation, payroll and benefits information, and HRIS record maintenance.
Maintain organized employee documentation and paper personnel files, ensuring records are complete, current, confidential, and retrievable.
Manage HR documentation and filing with accuracy, organization, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
Complete required agency reporting, including annual surveys, disability, PFL, and OES reporting.
Process COBRA notifications and other required employee separation notices.
Verify Form I-9 documentation through E-Verify.
Verify driving records for employees who work at the dealerships.
Provide day-to-day HR administrative support across multiple companies and locations.

Benefits

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Paid training
Aflac supplemental benefits
Guardian life insurance
Free telemedicine for eligible associates
Employee discounts with affiliated companies, including Holiday Inn Express in Latham and ABC Sports & Fitness