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HR Generalist

Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc.
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026
Job Summary

A Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Buffalo, NY is in need of an experienced HR Generalist to join their team. The HR Generalist will play a crucial role in managing the daily HR operations for the health center, handling a variety of HR functions with varying complexities.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the FQHC's compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations relevant to human resources and payroll activities.
  • Support the HR Director in overseeing HR programs for a staff of over 150, covering recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compensation, benefits, leaves administration, performance management, employee engagement programs, and training and development.
  • Lead Provider and Staff recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes in collaboration with department managers to identify necessary skills and competencies for positions.
  • Manage Provider credentialing/privileging and re-credentialing processes.
  • Manage the performance evaluation program, making adjustments as necessary and implementing updates.
  • Monitor and document employee training compliance, and conduct in-service trainings on HR-related topics when required.
  • Engage in employee and labor relations activities, assisting managers in addressing disciplinary actions and terminations.
  • Supervise the maintenance of employee personnel records to ensure compliance with retention requirements.
  • Coordinate both external and internal audits to ensure HR department compliance.
  • Collaborate with third-party benefits administrators/brokers to troubleshoot employee benefit issues.
  • Oversee the bi-weekly payroll process, including reviewing timecards, processing payroll data, and maintaining an accurate payroll database.
  • Provide essential written documentation, maintain necessary records, reports, and statistics, and contribute to Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance initiatives.
  • Contribute to short and long-term strategic planning efforts for the FQHC.
  • Regularly attend meetings and fulfill other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management abilities.
  • Proficiency in analytical thinking, problem-solving, and task prioritization.
  • Ability to maintain integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
  • Thorough understanding of employment-related laws and regulations.
  • Proficiency in the MS Office suite and the ability to quickly adapt to HRIS, payroll, and talent management systems.
  • Associates degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field, with three (3) years of full-time progressive HR experience (Bachelor's Degree preferred). Preferred experience in Provider credentialing. SHRM-CP designation is a plus.

Physical Demands

The role may involve prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, computer work, standing, walking, bending, and stooping. The position may include significant stress-related responsibilities.

Compensation

$55k - $60k

Salary : $55,000 - $60,000

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