HR Generalist

Are you an outgoing and energetic HR professional looking to make a tangible impact on a growing, employee-owned company? Fort Miller Group is expanding our HR team and seeking an HR Generalist to support a broad range of human resources functions, including recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, employee communications, HR compliance, and general employee support.

This position is ideal for someone with a strong HR foundation, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a desire to work closely with employees, managers, and business partners across a diverse group of companies. The right candidate will be organized, approachable, eager to learn, and comfortable balancing day-to-day HR administration with longer-term people initiatives.

Why You'll Want to Be Part of FMG:

Our Employee Ownership culture is at the heart of everything we do. As an employee-owner, your contributions directly impact the company's success—and that success is shared among all of us. Here are some other great benefits that we offer:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): You’re not just an employee—you’re an owner. Share in the growth and success of the company you help build!
• 401(k) with Company Match: Save for your future, with additional company contributions.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We’ll cover 100% of your continuing education costs—investing in your future.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus an employer-funded HSA.
• Life & Disability Insurance: Fully paid by the Company.
• Collaborative, Employee-First Culture: Be part of a supportive team where your voice is heard and your efforts are valued.

Your role as a Human Resources Generalist:

·         Assist with recruiting activities, including job postings, resume reviews, interview scheduling, candidate communication, background checks, and pre-employment processes.

·         Participate in job fairs, recruiting events, and workforce outreach activities.

·         Support onboarding activities, including new hire paperwork, orientation preparation, HRIS entry, benefit enrollment support, and coordination with hiring managers.

·         Assist with benefits administration, including employee inquiries, enrollment changes, open enrollment support, invoice review, carrier or broker communications, and maintaining accurate records.

·         Serve as an approachable HR resource by answering routine employee and supervisor questions and escalating more complex matters as appropriate.

·         Support employee relations activities by gathering information, documenting discussions, coordinating follow-up, and assisting with workplace issue resolution.

·         Coordinate training and development activities, including scheduling, attendance tracking, record maintenance, and employee development programs.

·         Collaborate with HR team members and business partners to deliver consistent, timely, and professional HR support across the organization.

What We’re Looking For:

·         Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. 

·         2–5 years of experience in Human Resources, recruiting, benefits administration, HRIS support, or a related administrative role preferred.

·         Experience with UKG or another HRIS platform preferred, including employee records, reporting, workflow approvals, and employee self-service tools.

·         Recruiting and talent acquisition experience preferred, including applicant tracking systems, recruiting platforms, and candidate communications.

·         Benefits administration experience preferred, including health and welfare plans, open enrollment, employee communications, and vendor interactions.

·         Experience in a manufacturing, construction, industrial, multi-site, employee-owned, or ESOP environment is a plus.

·         Strong organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.

·         Ability to maintain confidentiality, manage multiple priorities, follow through on assigned tasks, and meet deadlines.

·         Proficiency with Microsoft Office, HR systems, spreadsheets, email, and other business applications.

·         Willingness to learn and support all core HR functions, including recruiting, benefits, employee relations, HRIS administration, leave administration, compliance, and employee communications.

Who We Are:

Fort Miller Group is a dynamic, employee-owned manufacturing company located in Greenwich, NY, just 30 miles north of Albany. Through our four subsidiaries—TYMETAL, Fort Miller Precast, Access Anvil, and Fort Miller Service Corp.—we deliver high-quality solutions  to the infrastructure, security, and death care markets and we support industrial projects nationwide with innovative products. From advanced concrete formliners to custom security gate systems and cutting-edge CNC machining, we are proud to combine craftsmanship with innovation.

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