Human Resources Generalist

Job Brief

This role is responsible for handling day-to-day HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and HR reporting.

Constructive Partnerships (CP) Unlimited, since 1946 is a leading non-profit provider of residential, day habilitation, Article 16, and clinical health services and supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout New York City, Nassau County, and Hudson Valley. This is a time of growth at CP Unlimited and we have expanded our constituency to include supportive housing.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Human Resources Generalist to join our Human Resources team in Fishkill. This role is responsible for handling day-to-day HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and HR reporting. The ideal candidate will be a people-oriented professional with a strong understanding of HR practices. Some specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage day-to-day employee inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and programs.
• Performing full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, attending job fairs and hosting open houses, screening, interviewing, and onboarding,
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records in HRIS systems.
• Collaborating with Central Human Resources to administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, and open enrollment processes.
• Coordinating the performance management processes, including evaluations and feedback coordination.
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Collaborating with Central HR on employee relations issues with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Collaborating with the Training Department on training and development initiatives.
• Generating HR reports and analytics to support decision-making.
• Participating in HR projects and initiatives as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field is required. HR certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) is a strong plus.
• Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in an HR generalist or similar role.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices is essential for success.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems (e.g., Peoplesoft, ADP, Workday) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.