Human Resources Generalist

Jenny Bour with Robert Half is looking for an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support a manufacturing operation in the Forestville, New York area. This HR Generalist role partners with leaders and employees across the organization to manage day-to-day HR activities, promote a positive workplace culture, and help maintain compliance with employment standards. The HR Generalist position also supports recruiting, onboarding, benefits coordination, leave administration, and employee development in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with department leaders to identify staffing needs, support recruiting efforts, and coordinate with external staffing agencies when needed.
• Manage employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, employment changes, separations, workforce reductions, and required documentation.
• Serve as a primary resource for employee relations matters by addressing workplace concerns, guiding issue resolution, and promoting respectful communication.
• Administer leave programs, including state and federal paid or unpaid leaves, and ensure all related records and paperwork are completed accurately.
• Maintain timekeeping and time-off processes by reviewing requests, supporting time clock administration, and keeping attendance records current.
• Conduct initial applicant screenings, organize new employee orientation, distribute personal protective equipment, and help employees begin role-specific training.
• Track training completion and performance review timelines, maintain training documentation, and coordinate learning sessions to support job readiness.
• Support benefits administration activities, provide employment verifications, and assist with insurance-related paperwork and workers’ compensation reporting.
• Advise management on disciplinary matters, participate in department reporting and management review activities, and help reinforce compliance with labor laws and company policies.
• Help coordinate employee communication efforts and support workplace events that encourage engagement and a strong company culture.

Qualifications:

• At least 3-5 years of human resources experience, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Working knowledge of state and federal employment regulations, labor compliance requirements, unemployment matters, and workers’ compensation processes.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, resolve employee concerns, and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Experience with onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, leave coordination, and HR recordkeeping.
• Proficiency with computer systems and HR-related tools, including timekeeping or HRIS platforms.
• Strong organization, follow-through, public speaking, and business writing skills.

**For immediate and confidential consideration, please apply directly or send your resume to Jenny Bour via LinkedIn.

Compensation

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