New Hope Community - Loch Sheldrake, NY
posted 4 months ago
The HR Generalist position is a full-time role based in Loch Sheldrake, NY, focusing on various aspects of human resources, particularly benefits administration. The successful candidate will assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures, ensuring that the organization maintains a positive work environment. This role requires adept assessment and collection of information regarding employee concerns, guiding them towards resolutions effectively. The HR Generalist will also provide training and support to other HR team members and company employees regarding HR practices and benefits administration, fostering a collaborative environment within the HR team to improve overall HR services and employee satisfaction. In addition to employee relations, the HR Generalist will serve as the main point of contact for ADA compliance and accommodation requests, facilitating interactive conversations and recommending reasonable accommodations when appropriate. The role includes providing counseling and support to employees, promoting mental health and workplace wellness initiatives. Conducting exit interviews and reporting trends or issues of concern will also be part of the responsibilities, along with overseeing the recruitment and selection process to ensure cohesive staffing support across all departments. The position also encompasses benefits management, where the HR Generalist will maintain and monitor relationships with various vendors to optimize service utilization. Implementing wellness initiatives aimed at improving overall employee health and satisfaction is crucial. The HR Generalist will conduct bi-weekly meetings with the benefits broker to ensure alignment of benefits offerings with employee needs and will administer and manage employee benefits programs such as health insurance, retirement plans, life insurance, and disability insurance. This role requires acting as the primary point of contact for employees regarding all benefit-related inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate responses, and coordinating with external leave management providers to facilitate seamless communication regarding employee leaves. Compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations concerning employee benefits is essential, as is staying updated on recent legislative changes. The HR Generalist will work closely with payroll to ensure accurate benefits deductions and adjustments, manage annual open enrollment periods, and resolve any issues related to benefits administration. Maintaining detailed records and documentation of benefit plans and employee interactions for auditing and compliance purposes is also a key responsibility. The HR Generalist will participate in evaluating benefit programs to assess competitiveness and ensure they meet employee needs and align with organizational goals, while also monitoring benefits utilization and proposing changes as necessary.