Our client, a global wholesale company, is looking to add an HR Generalist to their growing HR team.
Job Title : HR Generalist
Location : Westchester, NY (Hybrid – minimum 3 days per week in office : Tuesday–Thursday)
About the Role
Join our dynamic team as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees. This role blends strategic partnership with hands-on execution to drive impactful people initiatives across talent management, employee engagement, talent acquisition, employee relations, and talent development. The HR Generalist will also play a key role in delivering seamless operational and administrative support to enhance the overall employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with business leaders to align people strategies with organizational objectives.
- Partner with hiring managers and the broader HR team to deliver a best-in-class onboarding experience.
- Implement the ADP onboarding tool for our group to streamline and enhance the new hire experience.
- Conduct training sessions for managers and employees on performance management processes and select benefits plans to drive understanding and adoption.
- Support full-cycle talent management, including performance reviews, employee development, and succession planning.
- Work closely with internal teams to address matters related to benefits, payroll, and compliance.
- Run regular headcount, census, and benefits participation reports to support data-driven decision making and compliance.
- Provide strategic coaching and counsel to managers on employee relations, team performance, and organizational effectiveness.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR data to support compliance, reporting, and documentation requirements.
- Partner with hiring managers to identify talent needs, draft and update job descriptions, and implement effective hiring strategies.
- Assist managers in drafting and implementing performance improvement plans (PIPs) to support employee development and accountability.
- Collaborate with the broader HR team on initiatives related to talent, wellness, and employee engagement, including the summer internship program.
- Provide general HR support and coverage as needed.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent work experience.Minimum of 5 years of progressively complex HR generalist experience.Strong knowledge of HR practices, including employee relations, benefits, compliance, talent management, and talent development.Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present effectively to diverse audiences.Proven relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality.In-depth understanding of employment laws and regulations across multiple states.Proficiency with HRIS systems ( preferably ADP Workforce Now ), with comfort working with data and reports.Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent) preferred.