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Human Resources Generalist – Recruitment and Benefits

St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children
Uniondale, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2026
Brief Description

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with the Assistant Director of Human Resources in supporting system-wide programs. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment and retention, benefits and employment law compliance.

Essential Duties

JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conducts recruitment effort for positions system wide, as needed.
  • Develops and maintains contacts with schools, alumni groups, and other public organizations to find and attract applicants.
  • Assists with audits in benefits administration and personnel files.
  • Develop and maintains job descriptions.
  • Develops and maintains monitoring instrument to measure outcomes and make recommendations regarding turnover, etc.
  • Researches, plans, organizes, establishes, and conducts training programs for all levels of employees.
  • Orients and serves as a resource person to new supervisors, managers and department directors regarding human resources policy and procedures.
  • Assists in developing and maintaining human resources policies.
  • Acts as back up to the Benefits Specialist.
  • Handles daily aspects of employee benefit programs, including, but not limited to, health insurance, voluntary benefits, Pension and FSA.
  • Manages leave insurance premium payments, insuring appropriate employee contributions according to policy guidelines.
  • Responsible for addressing questions and concerns related to the benefit program.
  • Reviews employee incident reports, noting Worker's Compensation cases and following through with the employee and Worker's Compensation, as necessary.
  • Reviews OSHA log of incident reports and posts according to established guidelines.
  • Coordinates the open enrollment meetings with all organization locations.
  • Coordinates monthly new hire orientation.
  • Assists in the coordination and implementation of special programs.
  • Assists in standardizing the methods in which tasks will be accomplished.
  • Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

Formal education required:

Bachelor degree and/or relevant work experience equivalent. BA/BS degree in Human Resources, Health Services or related field preferred.

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM-CP certification preferred.

Previous Experience Required

Must have as a minimum three (3) years experience in Human Resources.

Must possess a through knowledge of the laws, regulations, and guidelines concerning personnel administration in a health care setting.

Summary

Join our fabulous team of professionals where big hearts help little patients!

We RECOGNIZE ability and REWARD excellence. We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits:

  • Excellent individual/family benefits
  • Generous paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • 403(b) retirement plan

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is committed to nurturing a compassionate environment that welcomes all children, young adults, families, and staff; built on the belief that what makes us different makes us stronger, and provides unity throughout our community

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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