HR Generalist

Equinox is a non-profit human services organization in the Capital Region.

For more than 40 years, Equinox has reached out to people who need us most with innovative and effective programs that truly change lives, allowing us to fulfill our purpose of helping those we serve move forward on their paths to recovery, healing, and independence.

Position Summary: The Human Resources Generalist performs day to day HR activities by providing a broad range of support services to ensure employees, processes, programs and policies are aligned and optimized to achieve company goals. The HR Generalist carries out the responsibilities in the following functional areas: HRIS, benefits administration and leave administration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; and training and development.
• Administers various human resources plans and procedures for the organization, interacting with employees, managers and third-party partners to achieve objectives.
• Reviews and responds to employees regarding policy, procedure and other human resources related inquiries. 
• Train staff on how to use various payroll applications; incorporating any changes as part of staff training.
• Completes all accounting payroll reports to regulatory agencies, insurance companies and pension funds including Life/LTD, Pension tax return, NYS Dept. of Labor research & statistics, year-end audit, W2's; overtime reports, ADI audit reports; hours proof reports, etc.
• Coordinates NHSC and NYS loan forgiveness program requirements and reporting.
• Supports the maintenance and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Administers unemployment, workers compensation and other third-party insurance claims. 
• Assists with the annual open enrollment process.
• Resolves benefit discrepancies with employees, payroll, carriers and the organization.
• Assists with EEO reporting. Maintains other records and reports to conform to regulations.
• Maintains Human Resource Information System records and compiles reports from database.
• Participates in staff meetings and attends other meetings.
• Demonstrates excellence in both internal and external customer service.
• Understands and is able to effectively communicate HIPAA compliance, corporate compliance and client confidentiality.
• Ensures and/or remains in compliance with local, state, and federal regulation, and accreditation standards.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 lbs.
• Lengthy periods of sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelors’ degree or 7 to 10 years of relevant HR Generalist experience that includes knowledge of principles and best practices of Human Resources administration, employee relations and labor relations. 
• Two (2) years of Recruiting experience to include knowledge of principles and best practices of Human Resources administration, payroll, recruitment and processing. 

Skills:

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated efficiency in Microsoft, ability to analyze/report; manage multiple tasks/assignments. 
• High degree of professionalism and maturity. 
• Ability to work independently.

Schedule: Monday through Friday

 We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time off, paid holidays, a fantastic Employee Assistance Program through CapitalEAP, Group-Term Life Insurance, Short -Term Disability and much more! 

Equinox, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status.