The Human Resources Generalist provides HR expertise and support to the leaders and employees, Identifies and recommends HR processes that meet the needs of internal customers, and ensures compliance with Federal and State employment laws and regulatory agencies. Serves as a critical contributor for NYBC Enterprise HR project implementations. Assists the Director of Human Resources in providing compliance and administration of assigned areas within the Human Resources Department.

Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

• Responsible for execution of full-cycle recruitment and hiring process; requisition management, sourcing, screening, interviewing, evaluation, offer, pre-employment screening, and pre-boarding activities.
• Provides counsel and guidance to managers during talent acquisition and workplace planning process.
• Identify qualified candidates through creative and unique sourcing strategies, job postings, prescreening candidates, presenting to managers, scheduling interviews, and associated testing.
• Manage contractor requests, including receiving the requests, contacting staffing vendors, providing job requirements, and ensuring hiring managers are satisfied with the quality of candidates offered.

Employee Relations

• Manages worker's compensation claims, disability claims, and unemployment insurance claims by processing forms and attending appeal hearings as necessary.
• Site-level leadership in employee engagement and culture programs is needed to ensure high levels of employee retention. Collect feedback and ideas on how to improve employee morale and decrease turnover.
• Meets frequently with line managers to discuss HR topics such as policy compliance/interpretation, team dynamics, employee engagement, and other supervisory issues.
• Site-level management of employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and employee relations investigations.
• Provides site-level interpretation and feedback regarding local implications of employment policies, programs, and guidelines.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

New Employee Orientation

• Coordinates and facilitates New Employee Orientation, including scheduling, preparing new hire folders, and securing presentations.
• Instruct new hires on completion of employment paperwork and benefits enrollment.
• Administers other new hire tasks such as security badge printing, parking passes, etc.
• Communicates critical components of employee benefits to New Hires and staff during NEO and Annual Open Enrollment

HR Administration

• Collects required documentation and assists with processing new hires, leaves, compensation changes, terminations, and all status changes.
• Ensures the integrity of the HR data and timeliness of the status changes.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.