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Human Resources Generalist

Essential Associates
Astoria, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 12/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/31/2026

We are seeking a highly reliable and detail-driven HR Generalist to support all transactional HR operations. The role is responsible for high-volume hiring, onboarding, offboarding, personnel changes, HRIS updates, and compliance-focused documentation (350 employees).

Recruitment & Hiring Execution

  • Post jobs across multiple platforms and manage applicant flow daily
  • Pre-screen applicants and schedule interviews with hiring managers
  • Conduct reference checks, background checks, and credential verification
  • Generate and issue offer letters, track acceptance, and ensure onboarding readiness
  • Maintain hiring logs, hiring packets, and tracking of required documentation

Onboarding Administration

  • Schedule and conduct onboarding sessions for all new hires
  • Ensure completion and accurate entry of all new hire documents (I-9, W-4, wage notices, etc.)
  • Create and activate personnel profiles in ADP Workforce Now
  • Coordinate email/system access setup with IT; follow up to ensure activation
  • Enter benefits eligibility data, job codes, funding codes, work location, union status, and salary details
  • Track and enforce deadlines for all missing documents during onboarding

Offboarding Administration

  • Process resignations and terminations in ADP and notify payroll timely
  • Issue separation documents and ensure return of equipment/access items
  • Remove system access; deactivate credentials and benefits coverage
  • Create and ensure completeness of termination files for audit readiness
  • Track exit interviews and maintain reporting for turnover metrics

Personnel Change Management (PCF) – Full Ownership

  • Prepare, route, track, and file Personnel Change Forms for promotions, transfers, pay changes, funding updates, etc.
  • Ensure all required signatures (Director, Program, Payroll, HR) are obtained
  • Validate accuracy of job codes, funding sources, grant details, and compensation changes
  • Enter all approved changes into ADP and follow up until fully executed

HRIS & Data Integrity

  • Maintain complete and accurate employee records across all status activities
  • Process position changes, pay adjustments, location changes, leaves, and job codes
  • Run routine data checks to ensure clean syncing between HR, payroll, and benefits
  • Support staff in accessing their ADP profiles and updating personal information

Personnel File Maintenance

  • Maintain digital and paper personnel files in compliance with federal and state retention standards
  • Conduct continuous audits of I-9s, licenses, certifications, and background check renewals
  • Track, update, and file annual evaluations, mandatory trainings, and signature acknowledgments
  • Ensure secure document storage and confidentiality of all records

Benefits Administration

  • Submit enrollments, changes, and terminations to providers and verify accuracy
  • Track eligibility dates and ensure timely submission of all benefits actions
  • Support employees with benefits access, coverage changes, and basic inquiries
  • Maintain benefits documentation in personnel files and HRIS

Compliance, Reporting & Operations

  • Ensure adherence to DOL, NYC/NYS labor standards and contractual funding rules
  • Support audits (internal, state, city, federal funders) by providing required documentation
  • Track probation completion dates, evaluation deadlines, and certification expirations
  • Maintain accurate headcount reports and new hire/termination logs

Requirements:

Associates or BA Degree

Minimum 3 years Human Resources experience

ADP experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $80,000

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