Human Resource Generalist

Job Summary

The Human Resources Generalist supports the daily functions of the Human Resources department, executes projects, and provides human resource guidance to employees and supervisors as assigned.  The ability to effectively utilize critical thinking skills and independent judgment to accurately maintain essential records and reports per Federal, State, and Funder requirements per established protocols is essential to this role.

Essential Job Functions

• Administer areas of human resources and employment law as assigned, including: Benefits, Compliance, Leave of Absences (FMLA, NYS and PFL), Workers Compensation, Compensation, HRIS operations.

• Execute assigned human resource programs and projects.

• Contribute to development of protocols, policies, and processes, including creation of communication to educate, inform and care for Hillside employees.

• Respond to and resolve cases/issues utilizing Human Resources best practices and demonstrate alignment with Hillside’s organizational values, policies and protocols. 

• Develop and maintain thoroughly documented procedures that ensure efficient workflow and continuous process improvement within the Human Resource Department.

• Participate in responding to annual surveys and benchmarking activities as required by Federal, State, funding agencies or agency need.

• Maintain knowledge on state and federal laws and regulations.

• While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required

Special Requirements

• Unrestricted, valid NYS driver’s license for minimum of 1 year with a clean driving record and minimum insurance coverage that meets agency standards.  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

In addition to demonstrating the Hillside Professional Competencies of Communicates Effectively, Personal Excellence, Cultural Competence, Builds and Leverages Relationships and Optimizes Decision Making, the following occupational competencies must be demonstrated:

• Strong understanding of core HR functions—recruitment, employee relations, compensation, benefits, training, performance management, and compliance. 

• Knowledge and understanding of employment law.

• Demonstrated skill handling sensitive, complex, and confidential information.

• Commitment to development of credibility within the Human Resources team and with Hillside’s employees through managing commitments.

• Successful demonstration of project management and problem solving skills.

• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and databases.

• High attention to detail, excellent organization skills.

• Proactive and dedicated approach to professional development and continuous expansion of functional knowledge base.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently or as a part of a team to effectively manage, prioritize and complete assigned tasks with competing deadlines in a timely manner.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The following physical demands are required:

  • Occasional sitting (up to 6 hours)

  • Occasional standing (up to 4 hours)

  • Occasional walking (up to 2.5 hours)

  • Occasional driving (up to 8 hours)

  • Continuous balancing (up to 8 hours)

  • Occasional balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching forward or down, reaching overhead, running, and twisting (up to 2.5 hours)

  • Weekly carrying up to 55 lbs. approximately 10-100 ft., 10-15 lbs. on a daily basis

• Manual dexterity is required, including the frequent ability to grasp in both hands and continuous use of fine manipulation skills in both hands (approximately 1-2.5 hrs.)

• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes, gases or chemicals is apparent 

• Ability to change positions as needed

Salary : $62,500 - $82,000