Human Resource Generalist

We invite you to join JFSWNY and further your career journey with us as a Human Resources Generalist . The heart of any company is its people, and HR's role is inherent in ensuring our employees a positive experience at JFSWNY. We are seeking a resourceful team player who wants to work alongside our HR team to keep our employees happy and healthy as we scale. Ask yourself these questions:

• Do you have solid HR experience under your belt but with a strong ambition to take on more accountability and to gain broad exposure?

• Have you wanted to work in a small office environment where you will have diverse responsibilities and will play an integral role?

• Are you customer-focused with a high level of initiative, professionalism, and discretion?

If so, then this full-time position provides a unique and rewarding opportunity for you to work with an organization that makes a difference in the lives of many.

WHY JOIN JFS?

For more than 150 years, JFS has been committed to providing high quality services to all in need in the interest of helping to "repair the world." Our services are guided by the essential connection between mental well-being, physical wellness, and positive self-worth. Our reputation is the result of our exceptional staff . This is why, in addition to offering competitive compensation and truly exceptional benefits, we are committed to providing a work environment that encourages the sharing of ideas and empowering of our employees.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Human Resource Generalist will provide professional and administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the department's day-to-day operations. In this role, you'll maintain our ADP Human Resources Information System (HRIS); manage files, run reports, handle inquiries and perform a wide range of HR functions across the employee lifecycle including benefits administration and leave coordination. Your position requires the ability to handle highly critical and confidential details, enforce policies, and operate in accordance with HR-related federal, state and local laws and regulations.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree in business, HR or similar area of study or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years of Human Resources experience with 2+ years of benefits focused activity preferred.
• HRIS experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred.
• Knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and HR law.
• Excellent customer orientation; approachable and available to team members.
• High degree of multi-tasking and time management capability while maintaining a positive attitude to contribute to our office culture.
• Ability to perform duties with a minimum of supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to apply discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Ability to support a culturally diverse workforce and appreciation of issues related to people with diverse backgrounds.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

The salary range for this position is $22.00-35.00 per hour depending on experience. This position offers great benefits including 4+ weeks accrued Paid Time Off (PTO), 13+ paid holidays, excellent health insurance options (IHA) and much more. We also have a reduced full-time work week of 35 hours and early close on Fridays!

This position requires a reliable vehicle, a clean NYS driver's license, and required liability insurance levels of 100/300k. If hired, you must also be able to demonstrate having received the COVID-19 vaccination. If this sounds like the growth opportunity that you've been looking for, apply today! Come join our team and make a difference in your career and within the community.