Human Resources Specialist

Chestnut Petroleum is seeking a seasoned Human Resources Specialist to support its multi-site retail workforce from the company’s support center in Poughkeepsie, NY. The role is onsite and hands-on, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, leave management, workers’ compensation, HR compliance, and employee relations, with HRIS data management in ADP Workforce Now. The position offers a salary range of USD 65,000 to 70,000 per year and requires at least five years of HR experience.

Responsibilities

• Own recruitment and onboarding of all new hires
• Assist with policy implementation, HR communications, and employee engagement initiatives
• Support daily HR operations for a multi-site retail workforce
• Assist employees and managers with HR-related questions, policies, and procedures
• Administer employee benefits programs including enrollments, changes, terminations, and employee communications
• Manage workers’ compensation claims, communication, and return-to-work coordination
• Assist with employee relations matters, investigations, documentation, and corrective actions
• Support unemployment claims administration and employment verification requests
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company employment regulations and policies
• Partner with store management teams to support workforce needs and HR best practices
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information and company information
• Maintain employee records and HRIS data accuracy within ADP Workforce Now
• Coordinate and track leave administration including FMLA, disability, paid family leave, and related documentation

Requirements

• 5+ years of Human Resources experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• Experience supporting multi-location retail, hospitality, convenience store, or high-volume hourly environments preferred
• Working knowledge of benefits administration, leave management, and workers’ compensation
• Experience with HRIS systems; ADP Workforce Now experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with employment laws and HR compliance practices
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Technologies

• ADP Workforce Now
• Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Our Values

• Safety
• Quality
• Unity
• Integrity
• Responsibility
• Respect
• Empowerment
• Love

Preferred Skills

• SHRM-CP, PHR, or other HR certification
• Employee relations experience
• Leave administration experience (FMLA/PFL/Disability)
• Workers’ compensation coordination
• Multi-state HR support experience
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred