Spectrum - Albany, NY
posted 3 months ago
As a Human Resources Generalist, you will play a pivotal role in administering human resources policies and programs that balance employee advocacy with business operating needs. Your primary focus will be on promoting equity, fair treatment, and positive employee relations while ensuring compliance with state and federal employment laws. You will provide comprehensive HR support to a designated client group, focusing on the recruitment and retention of critical talent, continuous performance coaching and management, and proactive issue identification and resolution. Additionally, you will coach and develop leadership skills to enhance decision-making and communication within the organization. Your responsibilities will include building credible relationships with business leaders to facilitate better decision-making and enhance organizational effectiveness. You will ensure that company policies are administered fairly and consistently, effectively communicate necessary changes to policies and procedures, and perform various employee relations functions. This includes providing support and counseling regarding personnel conflicts, managing employee performance issues, and conducting investigations as necessary. You will also handle workers' compensation processes, coordinate leave of absence programs, and conduct health and welfare benefits meetings. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate HRIS database entries, payroll processing, and compliance audits. You will participate in HR committees to address employment challenges and assist in managing bonus plans and merit processes. Your contributions will be vital in the annual budget planning process and in recruiting talent from both internal and external sources. Overall, you will be expected to perform all other duties as requested, ensuring that the HR function supports the overall business objectives effectively.