Human Resources Generalist
About The Position
Pamal Broadcasting is seeking a 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 role is based in Latham, New York, and is full-time and on-site. The position calls for a well-grounded HR professional who can work independently, take ownership of day-to-day responsibilities, and require minimal training. The HR Generalist works in a small, busy office supporting multiple companies and locations and reports to the Director of Human Resources. The role combines employee benefits administration, HRIS and employee-record maintenance, payroll support, onboarding, compliance, reporting, and general HR administration. It requires strong documentation, organization, accuracy, confidentiality, communication, and follow-through, along with comfort using HR technology, traditional office systems, and a multi-line telephone system.
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 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 of responsibilities 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 handling 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 company benefit programs, communicating benefit information, and reconciling and approving benefits 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 deposit, 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 Human Resources 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 and Guardian life insurance
- Free telemedicine for eligible associates
- Employee discounts with affiliated companies, including Holiday Inn Express in Latham and ABC Sports & Fitness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
