Human Resources Generalist – Recruitment and Benefits - Hybrid

Human Resources Generalist, Recruitment & Benefits

Location: Bayside, Queens, NY
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (after 90 days of successful employment)

Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Human Resources Generalist specializing in Recruitment and Benefits to join our Human Resources team in Bayside, Queens. This hybrid position works closely with the Assistant Director of Human Resources to support HR programs and initiatives across the organization.

The Human Resources Generalist plays an integral role in attracting and onboarding talent, administering employee benefits, supporting employee retention, and ensuring consistent application of HR policies and practices. The position also provides support in training, performance management, compliance, workers' compensation, and other HR programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Recruitment, Onboarding & Retention

• Manage recruitment activities for assigned positions across the organization, including sourcing, candidate screening, interview coordination, and recruitment follow-up.
• Develop and maintain relationships with schools, colleges, alumni groups, community organizations, and other recruitment sources to attract qualified candidates.
• Partner with hiring managers to support recruitment needs and strengthen hiring and retention efforts.
• Coordinate monthly new hire orientation and support a positive onboarding experience for new employees.
• Develop and maintain accurate, current job descriptions.
• Track and analyze recruitment, turnover, and retention data and recommend opportunities for improvement.

Benefits Administration

• Serve as backup to the Benefits Specialist and provide day-to-day support for employee benefit programs.
• Assist employees with questions regarding health insurance, voluntary benefits, pension plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, and other benefit programs.
• Support benefit enrollment activities, employee changes, and benefit-related documentation.
• Manage employee benefit premium payments during leaves of absence and ensure appropriate employee contributions are collected in accordance with established policies.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment activities and employee meetings across organizational locations.
• Assist with benefits audits and ensure benefit records are accurate and properly maintained.

HR Operations, Compliance & Employee Support

• Serve as an HR resource to supervisors, managers, and department leaders regarding HR policies, procedures, and practices.
• Review employee incident reports, identify potential workers' compensation cases, and coordinate appropriate follow-up with employees and workers' compensation partners.
• Maintain and review OSHA-related records and postings in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Assist with personnel file audits and other HR compliance activities.
• Support special HR programs, projects, and system-wide initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Formal education required:

Bachelor degree and/or relevant work experience equivalent. BA/BS degree in Human Resources, Health Services or related field preferred.

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM-CP certification preferred.

Previous experience required: