HR Generalist

HR Generalist - Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

The Human Resources Generalist will oversee and assist with a variety of full life cycle HR tasks in accordance with Volunteers of America of Upstate New York's values.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Training: Coordinates employee training with program managers, including required trainings which vary depending upon program requirements. Works with HR Manager and program managers to encourage and facilitate workforce development.

• Orientation: Completes new hire orientation and ensures all necessary paperwork is completed, correct, and done timely for all employees. Provides first day HR trainings and completes 90 day check-ins.

• Benefits and Leave Administration: Responsible for all employee benefits, including, medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program, life & accidental death and dismemberment, long term disability, short term disability, NYS Paid Family Leave, Federal Medical Leave Act, etc.

• Terminations: Responsible for sending out termination paperwork to employees and appropriately terminating all benefits, if any.

• Administrative: Responsible for maintaining employee files as required by law. Responsible for completing billing as it relates to benefits.

• Employee Relations: Assists HR Manager with employee relation issues, such as employee coaching conversations or complaints.

• Responsible for completing all compliance-based reporting such a Multiple Worksite, EEO-1, ACA, OSHA, etc.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES - Cross-train to support HR team with the following:

• Payroll: Responsible for completing payroll accurately. Provides pre-processed payroll to HR Manager for final approval prior to processing. Responsible for all other HR functions attached with payroll: entering new hires, terminations, verifications of employment, security access issues, etc.

• Recruitment: Oversees the entire talent management life cycle. Creates job postings and comprehensive job descriptions, in partnership with hiring managers. Assists with phone screens and in-person interviews, as needed.

• Onboarding: Responsible for creating offer letters and ensuring appropriate pre-employment screenings are completed, depending on the department, prior to date of hire.

• Responsible for completing all verifications of employment and other employee inquires.

• Other duties as directed by supervisor.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or another related field, preferred

• 1 year minimum experience in human resources, required.

• Training, benefits or leave administration experience strongly preferred

• Strong computer skills with the ability to work with Word, Excel and Outlook Express, required

• Strong interpersonal communication skills, required

VOA provides comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including:

• Competitive Pay

• Vacation, sick time and paid holidays

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Company Paid Life & LTD Insurance

• 403(b), & more!

Volunteers of America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.