Human Resources Manager – HR Generalist / Employee Relations
About The Position
Unity House of Troy is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join their Human Resources team as their next Human Resources Manager. This is a hands-on, highly visible HR role for someone who enjoys the variety that comes with being a true HR generalist. The role involves working directly with employees and managers on a wide range of HR matters, including employee relations, performance management, compliance, recruiting, benefits, training, and policy development. The ideal candidate will be a trusted HR partner for managers facing difficult employee situations, policy questions, performance concerns, or needing assistance in thinking through various situations.
Requirements
- 3+ years of progressive HR experience and a strong generalist background.
- Meaningful experience handling employee relations and performance management.
- Comfortable coaching managers through difficult or sensitive employee situations.
- Experience with workplace investigations, corrective action, attendance issues, and policy interpretation.
- Understanding of the importance of balancing employee advocacy with organizational needs and legal compliance.
- Working knowledge of New York State and federal employment laws.
- Comfortable working independently and making sound decisions while knowing when to seek guidance.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities without losing sight of the details.
- Approachable, professional, and able to build credibility and trust with employees and managers.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable handling highly confidential and sensitive information.
- Experience with HRIS/payroll systems; ADP experience is a plus.
- Proficient with Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
- Holds a valid and clean New York State driver's license and has reliable transportation for occasional travel to organizational events and locations.
Nice To Haves
- ADP experience
Responsibilities
- Partner with managers to address employee performance, attendance, conduct, and workplace concerns.
- Navigate employee relations issues and help managers determine appropriate, consistent, and legally sound next steps.
- Conduct and assist with workplace investigations, including interviewing employees, gathering information, documenting findings, and making recommendations.
- Coach managers on performance management, corrective action, communication, and application of HR policies.
- Serve as a trusted and approachable HR resource for employees at all levels of the organization.
- Monitor and interpret federal and New York State employment laws and help ensure organizational compliance.
- Assist with developing, reviewing, and implementing HR policies and procedures.
- Support recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, training, benefits, payroll, leaves, employee records, and other areas of the employee lifecycle.
- Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and the overall employee experience.
- Work alongside an experienced Human Resources team on agency-wide initiatives and special projects.
Benefits
- Sign on bonus for qualified applicants.
- 13 paid days off in your first year for full-time employment (increases every year)
- 56 hours of NYS Sick Leave
- 12 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
- Major medical leave
- Medical/dental/vision/life insurance
- 403b contributions after one year
- Gym discounts
- Tuition discounts
- Cell phone discounts
- 50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
