What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist position at Stewart's Shops Corp?
We are hiring a Human Resources Generalist at the Stewart’s Shops Corporate Office in Ballston Spa, NY. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their HR career who enjoys working with people—but is also interested in numbers, systems, and technology.
Our ideal candidate possesses a strong attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and a genuine interest in how data and technology help support HR decisions.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in processing our weekly payroll for 5,500 partners.
- Support the pre-employment hiring process, including overseeing background checks, drug testing, and onboarding documentation across our districts.
- Respond to general HR, payroll, and benefits questions from partners and managers.
- Run and maintain HR reports, helping to ensure accurate tracking of key HR metrics (e.g., hires, pay, and turnover trends).
- Serve as a liaison between HR, IT, and external vendors when working on HR system (HRIS) issues or projects.
- Assist with HRIS upgrades, testing, and training support for end users.
- Help maintain accurate and up-to-date employee data within the HRIS.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field preferred.
- Interest in Human Resources, with a curiosity about data, systems, and process improvement.
- Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
- Experience working with spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets).
- Willingness to learn payroll systems, HRIS platforms, and reporting tools (training will be provided).
- Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
- Strong communication skills in order to support our shop partners with payroll and HR questions.
We Offer:
- Starting Pay: $25-$30/hour.
- 100% company paid retirement- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- Health, Vision & Dental benefit package.
- Monday - Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm (in office).
To help provide our employees with a safe work environment, we are a drug free workplace.
Salary : $25 - $30