Human Resources Generalist

HR Generalist

Location: Garden City, NY

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Electrical & Infrastructure Services

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized HR Generalist to join a growing electrical and infrastructure services organization in Garden City, NY. The company provides specialized electrical, engineering, and infrastructure services supporting complex commercial, industrial, and large-scale projects.

This position will support a broad range of human resources functions, including employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, HR compliance, performance management, and day-to-day HR operations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on HR professional who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment and partnering with managers and employees across both corporate and field operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary HR resource for employees and managers, providing guidance on company policies, procedures, and employment-related matters.
• Support the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, employee changes, performance management, and offboarding.
• Coordinate and assist with recruitment activities for corporate, technical, skilled-trade, and field-based positions.
• Manage new-hire onboarding and ensure all required employment documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HRIS data.
• Assist with benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, employee questions, and coordination with benefits providers.
• Partner with managers and project leadership on employee relations matters, performance issues, attendance concerns, and workplace policies.
• Help ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Support leave administration, workers’ compensation, unemployment claims, and other employee-related processes.
• Assist with performance review processes and employee development initiatives.
• Prepare HR reports, metrics, and documentation as needed.
• Help develop, update, and communicate HR policies, procedures, and employee resources.
• Support HR needs across both office and field/project environments.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and company information.
• Support additional HR initiatives and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3 years of progressive HR Generalist or similar HR experience.
• Experience supporting employees in an electrical, construction, engineering, infrastructure, or project-based environment is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience with recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, and HR administration.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with employees and management at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or similar HR certification.
• Experience supporting skilled-trade, union, field, or project-based employees.
• Familiarity with New York State employment requirements.
• Experience working with both hourly and salaried employee populations.
• Experience supporting a multi-location or growing organization.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Benefits eligibility
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Exposure to a dynamic electrical and infrastructure services industry
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the organization

Compensation: Salary will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the position.