Human Resources Generalist
Job Description
Onsite HR Generalist role in New York, NY, with a annual salary of USD 61,807.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and issue offer letters and background check materials after a verbal contingent offer is accepted.
- Coordinate background clearances through the Justice Center, Staff Exclusion List, State Central Registry, and K-Checks.
- Enter driver license details into the LENS DMV Database and monitor updates.
- Administer and track the status of reference checks and background verifications.
- Serve as the primary contact for completing Pre-Employment paperwork.
- Complete I-9 forms and employment verification requests.
- Oversee onboarding progress and collaborate with the Director of Human Resources, the hiring manager, and candidates to ensure a seamless process.
- Draft and distribute employment offer letters after HR leadership approval.
- Maintain steady communication with candidates from start of onboarding through day one of employment.
- Organize and maintain employee personal files, including filing and creating personnel folders.
- Act as the point of contact for new hires regarding post-offer inquiries such as Orientation and scheduling.
- Address background-related issues in consultation with the Director of Human Resources.
- Coordinate reference checking.
- Maintain an active roster of onboarded employees and those in onboarding.
- Manage and update the internal Applicant Tracking System during the hiring process.
- Guide new hires through onboarding and training activities.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
- Provide guidance to managers, supervisors, and employees on HR policies, procedures, and leaves.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to oversee core HR processes including FMLA, PFL, Workers' Compensation, and Disability.
- Manage day-to-day leave administration and related activities.
- Oversee Department of Labor correspondences.
- Support risk management programs including workers' compensation and related efforts.
- Process accommodation requests, facilitate focus groups, and assist with recognition, team building, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Represent PCMH at unemployment hearings, disciplinary meetings, and other events as needed.
- Partner with HR leadership to develop recruiting strategies, manage job postings, conduct interviews, and participate in job fairs when appropriate.
- Contribute to recruitment for exempt, nonexempt, and temporary roles.
- Post job ads, screen applicants, and distribute resumes to the appropriate personnel; reach out to viable candidates and schedule interviews.
- Develop data analysis reports such as turnover, salary trends, and attendance metrics.
- Conduct research, manage projects, and create internal communications as assigned.
- Serve as the internal and external business partner for all sites.
- Administer various HR plans and procedures for all personnel; assist in updating the employee handbook and policies.
- Collaborate with management to understand program operations, assess HR needs, and provide solutions to support objectives and staff development.
- Participate in meetings, seminars, and webinars to stay current on employment laws and HR best practices.
- Assist in evaluating reports and results relative to goals; recommend policy or process improvements to boost efficiency.
- Maintain HRIS records and generate reports from the database.
- Send biweekly payroll notices detailing new hires, terminations, and transfers.
- Recommend process, customer service, and policy improvements for leadership approval before implementation.
- Generate and maintain reports using Paycom tools; support standard reports and ensure data integrity through queries and analysis.
- Train new system users as needed.
- Monitor Paycom and HRIS trends to enhance service development and HR technology capabilities.
- Maintain compliance with federal and state employment laws.
- Respond to general employee inquiries and provide guidance as needed.
- Route departmental calls to the appropriate personnel or department.
- Enter data into Paycom and manage HR records accordingly.
- Sort and distribute mail and track employee changes in files.
- Assist staff with Paycom issues including password resets and account unlocks.
- Create ID templates, print badges, photograph staff, and upload photos into Paycom.
- Develop strong relationships with internal hiring managers and external sources; troubleshoot Paycom issues with the system team.
- Adhere to PCMH HR policies and procedures and assist with special projects as assigned by HR leadership or executive management.
- Create event flyers for partner organizations and obtain required approvals.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
- Minimum 2 to 5 years of HR experience, preferably in a multi-location environment.
- Working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and Local employment laws and regulations, including FLSA, ADA, and FMLA.
- Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and Paycom.
Technologies
- Paycom
- LENS DMV Database
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field required.
- Minimum 2-5 years of HR experience, preferably in a multi-location environment.
- Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws including FLSA, ADA, and FMLA.
- Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and Paycom.