HR Generalist

$65,000 - $70,000/Yr

New Hope Community - Loch Sheldrake, NY

Full-time

Loch Sheldrake, NY

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About the position

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Facilitate employee relations and address concerns to maintain a positive work environment.
• Assess and collect information regarding situations and concerns and guide the employee to a resolution.
• Provide training and support to other HR team members and company employees regarding HR practices and benefits administration.
• Collaborate with the HR team on projects and initiatives that improve overall HR services and employee satisfaction.
• Serve as the main point of contact for ADA compliance and accommodation requests.
• Provide counseling and support to employees, promoting mental health and workplace wellness.
• Conduct exit interviews and report trends or issues of concern, administer final pay.
• Oversee the recruitment and selection process to ensure cohesive staffing support is provided to all departments.
• Manage payroll and finance requests related to payroll processing.
• Maintain and monitor relationships with various vendors to optimize service utilization.
• Implement wellness initiatives aimed at improving overall employee health and satisfaction.
• Conduct bi-weekly meetings with our benefits broker to ensure the alignment of benefits offerings with employee needs.
• Administer and manage employee benefits programs such as health insurance, retirement plans, life insurance, disability insurance, and wellness programs.
• Act as the primary point of contact for employees for all benefit-related inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Coordinate with external leave management providers to facilitate seamless communication and efficient processing of employee leaves.
• Conduct benefits orientations and informational sessions to educate employees about their benefits and any changes to the programs.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations concerning employee benefits, and stay updated on recent legislative changes.
• Work closely with payroll to ensure accurate benefits deductions and adjustments.
• Manage annual open enrollment periods, including preparation, communication, and assisting employees in the enrollment process.
• Resolve any issues related to benefits administration, including discrepancies in benefits coverage, claims handling, and billing.
• Maintain detailed records and documentation of benefit plans and employee interactions for auditing and compliance purposes.
• Participate in the evaluation of benefit programs to assess competitiveness and ensure they meet employee needs and align with organizational goals.
• Monitor benefits utilization and propose changes including executive FSA benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in human resources with a strong focus on benefits administration.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Proficient in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws related to benefits and employee rights.
• Familiarity with industry-standard software and HR practices.
• Ability to handle data with confidentiality.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.