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Human Resources Generalist
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Vice President - Human Resources
Job Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Description:
Built upon our storied legacy, the New York Yankees look to attract the best possible talent not just on the field but in the front office as well. It is our shared responsibility to maintain the first-class reputation associated with the franchise in all aspects of our business.
The Human Resources Generalist oversees the day-to-day HR operations for the New York Yankees' part-time, game day and seasonal workforce, serving as a key resource for employees and managers in areas including onboarding, employee relations, labor relations, timekeeping, scheduling, and workforce administration. The ideal candidate will be bilingual (Spanish), collaborative, professional, solutions-orientated, and have a strong foundation in developing and administering HR best practices in a fast-paced environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary HR partner for all part-time, game day and seasonal staff, delivering comprehensive support across the employee lifecycle.
- Coordinate and administer onboarding processes, including new hire documentation, background screening, orientation and employment compliance requirements.
- Manage employee relations matters by partnering with managers and employees to investigate and address workplace concerns, interpret and apply policies, provide coaching, and administer corrective action when appropriate.
- Lead offboarding activities, including separations, exit interviews, termination documentation, unemployment claims management, and compliance with applicable employment laws and company policy.
- Oversee workforce administration processes, including scheduling, time and attendance tracking, and payroll-related inquiries.
- Design, implement and manage the organization's summer internship program, overseeing recruitment support, onboarding, programming, employee engagement activities, and overall program execution.
- Support the development, communication and administration of HR policies, programs and employee initiatives that foster compliance, engagement and a positive work environment.
- Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data; prepare workforce reports, process employment verification requests, and ensure data integrity across HR systems.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on labor relations matters, responding to union inquiries and supporting the negotiation and administration of multiple collective bargaining agreements.
- Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
- Minimum of four (4) years of progressive human resources experience with demonstrated knowledge of HR practices, policies and employment regulations.
- Experience managing employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, conflict resolution, performance management and corrective action.
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships and communicate professionally with employees, managers, union representatives, and external partners.
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings or weekends as business needs require.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.
- Experience supporting large part-time, seasonal, and/or event-based workforces.
- Experience assisting with labor negotiations, supporting union-represented employees, and interpreting and administering collective bargaining agreements.
- Experience using ADP Workforce Now, ADP Workforce Manager, Microsoft CRM and ABI databases.
The salary range for this position is $75,000 – $90,000 per year, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee. The New York Yankees are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.
Salary : $75 - $90