What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist position at Family Service League - Long Island?
Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency transforming lives and communities through mental health, addiction, housing, and essential human services with more than 60 social service programs in over 20 locations.
SCHEDULE
Monday – Friday, 9:00AM – 5:00PM
3 days in the office.
This position is a Hybrid Work Schedule with two days remote and three days in the office.
SUMMARY
Family Service League is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented full-time HR Generalist to join our Human Resources team. Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, this position provides comprehensive support across multiple HR functions including onboarding, data entry and reporting, performance management, training coordination, and recordkeeping. The HR Generalist plays a vital role in ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal processes and external audits.
We offer a generous benefits package including the following:
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Generous PTO (paid time off)
- Up to 11 paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Student Tuition Remission Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Discounts and more!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- The HR Generalist will conduct onboarding meetings and process all new hire paperwork.
- Enter all new hires, employment changes, and terminations into the HRIS system.
- Ensure all new hires are registered to use the Employee Self-Service (ESS) portal.
- Create and maintain employee files in an up-to-date manner.
- Assist with employment records requirements.
- Process and approve employment terminations through SharePoint.
- Enter all terminations into the HRIS system and notify members of HR and IT, as necessary. Collect relevant termination paperwork and attach to electronic records.
- Manage all legal and employment verifications for the HR Department.
- Track employee sign-on bonuses and submit relevant documentation for payout.
- Administer the FSL Employee Referral Program.
- The HR Generalist will maintain supply inventory and purchase orders for the HR Department.
- Track TB screening requirements and ensure they are kept up to date. Follow up with employees to ensure screenings are completed timely.
- Provide backup for New Employee Orientation Program. Prepare materials as needed.
- Provide support to the payroll, benefits, training, onboarding and HRIS functions, as necessary.
- Assist with HR, Payroll, and program audits.
- Coordinate annual milestone Anniversary Awards and Staff Recognition Awards.
- Prepare quarterly incident report spreadsheet.
- Mail life insurance continuation letters to eligible terminated staff.
- All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
A High School Diploma is required. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
One year of prior Human Resources or related experience is required.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, and an understanding of HRIS systems, are required.
Strong organizational, interpersonal skills, and communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.
Ability to multi-task and the ability to prioritize tasks in a constantly changing fast-paced environment is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires sitting for long periods of time.