Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking to expand and develop your career in the Human Resource field?

Do you want to know your work makes a difference every day?

If so, apply to join our Horizon family as an HR Generalist today!

What will your day look like?

In this role, each day brings new experiences, challenges and opportunities for professional growth! You’ll serve as a main point of contact for employees and managers throughout the organization for all things employment-related :

• Questions about benefits or policies? Yep!
• Assistance with a leave of absence or accommodation? Definitely!
• Workers’ compensation claim, performance management, new employee onboarding? Yes, yes, and yes!

If you have an interest in all aspects of Human Resources and the employee life cycle, this job may be perfect for you! The essential functions of this position include :

• New Employee Onboarding : collaborate with hiring managers through the hiring process, conduct background checks and employment verifications and help new employees get oriented to the company.
• Benefits Administration : answer questions about employee benefit and wellness programs, health insurance and retirement plans;

provide information and support to employees regarding benefits options and enrollment.

• Leaves of Absence and Accommodations : administer federal and state-mandated leave programs (ST DBL, FMLA, PFL, ADA), provide guidance to employees and managers through the application and approval process.
• Performance Management : monitor and track progress through the annual cycle, support managers through the evaluation process.
• Workers Compensation and Safety : collect incident reports and track; maintain and update documentation and status of claims;

and submissions to the carrier.

• Culture Building : promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Compliance : ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations; maintain updated employee records;

assist in preparation of HR reports.

Why choose Horizon to build your career?

Besides the fact that we’ve been named a Best Place to Work for 16 (yes, 16!) years in a row? At Horizon, you can be assured that you will make difference in the lives of others.

Even better, your teammates will be just as motivated to make a difference!

What we offer that you’ll love

• Company Culture : At Horizon, we pride ourselves on cultivating an atmosphere of teamwork where all employees feel heard and valued.
• Diversity & Inclusion : We are committed to equity, racial justice, and equal opportunity for all, and strive toward this goal through the work of our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Council, frequent trainings, ongoing conversations, affinity groups, and more.
• Trainings, Trainings, and More Trainings : We have an entire team dedicated to your personal development and professional growth.
• Team Building, Connection, and Relationships : At Horizon, we’re more than co-workers, we’re a community. We support each other, celebrate our achievements and milestones together, and have fun together!
• Retirement : We know you want to retire comfortably and we’re here to help! Horizon offers 401(k) AND profit-sharing programs to make sure you’re set for the future.
• Student Loan Assistance : We help pay off our team members' student loans every month. One year after joining, you’ll have been able to pay off an extra $600!
• We believe self-care is essential. When you join our team you will receive paid time off and paid holidays!

What makes you a great candidate?

We can’t wait to learn more about you! Here are a few specifics of what you’ll need for the job :

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or a related field required.
• Minimum three years’ experience in Human Resources required.
• HR Certification, such as SPHR, PHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP, is a plus!
• Service-oriented approach to all interactions
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong track record of integrity and professionalism
• Ability to collaborate as part of a cohesive team
• Appreciation and commitment to furthering diversity, inclusion and belonging

Location :

Our Employee Services team is based from our corporate office, located at 55 Dodge Road in Getzville, NY, and may sometimes travel locally during the work week to the clinical sites we support.

Hours :

This is a full-time position with a standard Monday through Friday schedule.

Compensation

Horizon is consistently evaluating our compensation and benefit packages to ensure we remain competitive. This position has a salary range of $50,000 $57,000.

Compensation adjustments are evaluated annually.

Physical demands associated with this position include :

• Sitting for extended periods, alternating between standing and sitting
• Mobility required with repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements
• Handling light duties, occasionally lifting objects up to 20 pounds

Horizon DEIB Statement :

Horizon commits to being an anti-racist, diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. Through self-reflection and our commitments to education, growth and development, increased workplace diversity throughout all levels of our organization and the cultivation of meaningful relationships, we pledge to advance equity, racial justice, and equal opportunity for all.

Disclaimer :

Horizon endorses public health measures including vaccinations. We encourage all applicants to be mindful of the fact that Horizon is a healthcare agency proving in person services throughout our community.

This information is intended to provide a general overview of the position; it is not a full job description.