Human Resources Generalist

$62,400 - $65,000/Yr

Estrella Media - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Estrella MediaCo is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to join our dynamic team in New York, NY. This role is pivotal in supporting various HR functions and ensuring the smooth operation of the Human Resources department. As a Human Resources Generalist, you will be responsible for a wide range of HR activities, including recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, and compliance with employment laws. You will play a key role in fostering a positive workplace culture and supporting the company's mission to serve the U.S. Hispanic audience through our diverse media platforms. In this position, you will conduct recruitment efforts to attract top talent and assist in employee relations counseling and investigations. You will work closely with management to resolve employee relations issues and participate in developing departmental goals and objectives. Your responsibilities will also include administering employee benefits, maintaining HRIS records, and ensuring compliance with federal and state employment laws. You will be involved in maintaining the organization charts and employment files, as well as managing the workers' compensation insurance program. Additionally, you will coordinate management training and oversee the completion and retention of Form I-9 for employees. You will assist with the onboarding process and complete special projects as directed. This role requires a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks while meeting deadlines. Your contributions will be essential in supporting the HR department's initiatives and enhancing the overall employee experience at Estrella MediaCo.

Responsibilities

• Conducts recruitment efforts
• Assists in employee relations counseling and investigation; resolves employee relations issues as they occur, interfacing with various levels of management
• Participates in developing department goals, objectives and systems
• Performs benefits administration including communicating benefit information to employees
• Maintains and administers Company leave of absence procedures
• Maintains HRIS records and compiles reports as needed
• Maintains compliance with federal and state laws concerning employment
• Maintains Company organization charts
• Maintains human resources employment files
• Participates in administrative staff meetings
• Responsible for administration of workers' compensation insurance program; investigates accidents and prepares reports to insurance carrier
• Coordinates management training
• Manages and directs Form I-9 completion, re-verification and filing/retention for active and terminated employees as required by law
• Assist with the onboarding process
• Complete special projects, as directed

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of federal and multiple state employment laws; strong knowledge of New York state laws
• 3 to 5 years of experience working in a Human Resources Department
• Experience working in a public organization
• Prior experience working with union workforce
• A strong work ethic and integrity
• Bi-lingual English and Spanish preferred
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Attention to detail and very strong organizational skills
• Working knowledge of HRIS Paycom and ADP preferred but not required
• Prioritizes and handles multiple tasks at the same time, meet all deadlines, and find creative solutions that solve problems
• Bachelor's degree

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Florida and California state law preferred