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Human Resources Generalist

The Nicholas Center
Port Washington, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 6/14/2025 CLOSED ON 12/2/2025

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Job Description for Human Resources Generalist:

As Human Resources Generalist, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resource practices and processes. You will play a critical role in managing our most valuable asset - our employees. Key responsibilities include: handling employee relations, addressing grievances, and mediating workplace conflicts to maintain a positive work environment. You will develop and oversee employee benefits and programs, coordinate training and development initiatives, and manage performance appraisal systems.

Job Responsibilities for Human Resources Generalist:

  • Foster a positive, productive and supportive work culture, to enhance employee satisfaction and drive organizational success
  • Develop HRIS system.
  • Develop, implement and monitor overall HR policies, strategies, systems, tactics and procedures across the organization.
  • Re-assess benefits, research, secure, administer and roll out new benefits to include health insurance, life insurance and 401K plans.
  • Must be knowledgeable with FMLA and Workers Compensation
  • Create learning and development programs that provide internal development opportunities for employees
  • Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues
  • Assist with the recruitment and selection process
  • Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital
  • Analyze trends in compensation and benefits; research and propose competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent
  • Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance
  • Assess, implement and monitor training programs
  • Conduct research on employee satisfaction and respond accordingly to the results
  • Handle discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
  • Oversee employee disciplinary meetings, and investigations.
  • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; review policies and practices to maintain compliance.
  • Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities for Human Resources Generalist:

  • Proven 3 years of HR management or other HR experience
  • SHRM Certification preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
  • People oriented and results driven
  • Knowledge of HR systems and databases
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company.

Benefits for Human Resources Generalist:

  • Competitive pay
  • Health, dental & vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401 (k)
  • Paid Time Off/Holiday Pay
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Professional development & advancement
  • Annual performance bonus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year - depending upon experience

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000

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