Human Resources Generalist

Quick Summary of the Role:

Join a dynamic team as a Human Resources Support Specialist, where you will play a crucial role in assisting the Human Resources Director and Manager in personnel matters, payroll processing, and leave administration.

Job Title: Human Resources Generalist

Location: Farmingdale, NY

Salary: $75K annually

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with HR Director & Manager to implement various human resources programs and procedures for all employees.
• Participate in recruitment efforts for exempt and nonexempt personnel.
• Conduct pre-employment tests and reference checks for applicants.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and logs related to applicant flow procedures.
• Review benefit enrollments for new employees and distribute them to the appropriate management or vendor.
• Handle online investigation requests and assist in new employee background checks.
• Verify I-9 documentation and keep records current.
• Prepare paperwork for employee payroll placement and establish personnel files.
• Conduct new employee orientation sessions.
• Ensure personnel files comply with applicable legal requirements.
• Assist in exit interviews and termination processing.
• Monitor and audit the Kronos system for missing punches and unconfirmed time records, resolving discrepancies with supervisors.
• Input accurate data into the Infor System for new hires, promotions, salary changes, transfers, status changes, and personal changes.
• Manage accurate data input into the Infor System for employee incomes, deductions, tax withholding, and voluntary deductions.
• Process bi-weekly payroll using Infor.
• Respond to employee inquiries and requests.
• Process short-term disability claims.
• Handle FMLA and PFL requests, verifying eligibility on Kronos.
• Attend administrative staff meetings and other relevant meetings and seminars.
• Assist in maintaining company organization charts.
• Support various employee discount programs.
• Aid HR Director & Manager in research projects and special initiatives.
• Provide bi-weekly updates on special projects to HR Director & Manager.
• Schedule meetings and interviews as requested.
• Perform general clerical duties, including photocopying and faxing documents.
• Oversee special events for staff.
• Generate payroll summary reports and navigate AAPC/CPC websites.
• Conduct department visits as necessary at Jamaica and Flushing Hospitals.
• Perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, or
• Three years of experience in the HR field, or
• Any appropriate combination of education and experience.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Prior knowledge of human resources principles and practices.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Group Wise, Kronos, and Lawson.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills for handling sensitive situations and documentation.
• Familiarity with office administrative procedures.
• Operation of standard office equipment.
• Attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials.
• Excellent spelling, grammar, and written communication skills.
• Outstanding telephone and oral communication skills.
• Dependability, ability to follow instructions and respond to management directions.
• Planning and organizing skills for prioritizing work activities and meeting deadlines.
• Quality control, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in work.