Senior HR Generalist – Recruiting Lead / HR Operations

Senior HR Generalist – Own Recruiting & Build HR Processes

$80,000–$90,000 Bonus | Hybrid (2 days remote) | North Tonawanda, NY | Full-Time

If you’re ready to step out of a purely administrative HR role and take real ownership of recruiting and core HR functions, this is an opportunity to have a visible impact in a growing organization.

🎯 Why This Role Is Different

• You’ll Own Recruiting: Not just scheduling interviews—full control from sourcing through offer
• More Than Admin Work: Balance recruiting, employee support, and HR operations
• Flexibility That’s Real: Hybrid schedule adjustable hours
• Direct Access to Leadership: Your input actually influences decisions
• Room to Build: Processes aren’t fully built out—you’ll help shape them

🧩 What You’ll Be Doing

Talent Acquisition (Primary Focus)

• Own full-cycle recruiting across multiple roles and locations
• Partner directly with hiring managers (not just coordinating logistics)
• Improve hiring processes and candidate experience

HR Operations & Employee Support

• Lead onboarding and support day-to-day HR needs
• Act as a trusted resource for employees and managers
• Contribute to engagement and recognition efforts

Benefits & 401(k)

• Manage benefits administration and employee support
• Lead open enrollment and vendor coordination
• Support 401(k) administration and compliance

Leaves & Compliance

• Coordinate FMLA, PFL, and disability processes
• Support a multi-state workforce (U.S. Canada exposure a plus)

Payroll & HRIS

• Assist with multi-state payroll support
• Maintain HRIS data (ADP Workforce Now or similar)
• Support reporting and audits

Process Improvement

• Identify gaps and improve HR workflows
• Help build more efficient systems and processes

✅ What You Need

• 5 years of HR experience (Generalist or similar)
• Hands-on full-cycle recruiting experience
• Experience supporting multi-state HR environments
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfort working in an environment that’s still evolving

➕ Nice to Have

• Experience with benefits and/or 401(k) administration
• Exposure to manufacturing or multi-site environments
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms (ADP Workforce Now a plus)
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, etc.)

🏢 What You’re Walking Into

• Stable, growing organization with long-term leadership
• Team-oriented environment (not siloed HR)
• Mix of structure opportunity to improve things
• Employees are treated like people—not numbers

📍 Work Setup

• Full-time, Monday–Friday
• Hybrid: up to 2 days remote/week (after onboarding)
• Flexible scheduling (adjust start/end times)
• Based in Greater Buffalo Area

💼 Compensation & Benefits

• $70,000–$90,000 base performance bonus
• Weekly pay
• 401(k) with employer match (no waiting period)
• Health, dental, vision
• Company-paid life & disability insurance
• PTO paid holidays
• Company events and team activities

⚖️ Equal Opportunity Employer

This organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.