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HR Generalist

Job Details

Job Location

Corporate Headquarters - Kingston, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$26.50 Hourly

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Human Resources

Description

When you work forGateway Hudson Valley, you make a difference in people’s lives.

Our Vision: To be a leader in supporting individuals as they strive to achieve a hopeful, satisfying, active, and contributing life.

We offer Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement, Holidays, and generous PTO

POSITION SUMMARY: The Human Resources Generalist supports the HR team and the Vice President of Human Resources in the development, implementation, and administration of HR policies, procedures, and programs. This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance, fostering a positive workplace culture, and supporting the agency’s strategic goals. The HR Generalist must maintain strict confidentiality and demonstrate expertise across all HR functions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Serve as a subject matter expert across core HR functions, including employee relations, compliance, benefits, and training.

+ Support the VP of HR in managing employee relations, including investigations, documentation, and resolution.

+ Support Agency programs with departmental training needs.

+ Act as a liaison between employees and leadership, providing guidance on HR policies and resolving personnel issues.

+ Provide policy interpretation and ensure consistent application across departments.

+ Assist V.P. of Human Resources with Policy changes/updates.

+ Stay current on labor laws and regulatory changes, particularly those related to OMH and OPWDD.

+ Conduct HR audits as assigned.

+ Process transfers/promotions and maintain personnel files

+ Process terminations, status changes, and rate increases as necessary.

+ Demonstrate positive work attitudes and habits as a role model for employees.

+ Ensure that staff are assigned to all appropriate state, federal, and regulatory training.

+ Assist the Benefits and Leave Coordinator with open enrollment, vendor coordination, leave paperwork/claims, and employee communications.

+ Assist with compliance reporting and audits, including OSHA, Affirmative Action Plans, EEO-1, and other federal/state requirements.

+ Assist Benefits and Leave Coordinator with Employee Anniversary milestone rate increases and gift.

+ Maintain accurate personnel records, including promotions, transfers, and compensation changes.

+ Conduct Paycom audits in collaboration with Benefits and Leave Coordinator.

+ Uphold a high standard of confidentiality and professionalism in all HR activities.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

+ Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.

+ 3+ years of progressive HR generalist experience.

+ Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

+ High level of discretion and confidentiality.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.

+ Experience with employee relations and performance.

+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.

+ Knowledge of federal and state labor laws; familiarity with OMH and OPWDD regulations is a plus.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Experience with Paycom or other HRIS

Licenses / Certifications:

+ N/A

REQUIRED SKILLS

+ Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

+ Must be able to manage multiple priorities

+ Professionalism and ability to handle confidential information with integrity

WORKING CONDITIONS

+ Must be able to sit or stand for a minimum of 8 hours per day

+ Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. on occasion

+ Must be able to bend or kneel occasionally

REGULATORY CLEARANCES REQUIRED:

+ Must possess a clean driving record

+ Must have a favorable result from all appropriate background checks

We are an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V/SO employer