HR Generalist

When you work for Gateway Hudson Valley, you make a difference in people's lives.

Our Vision: To be a leader in supporting individuals as they strive to achieve a hopeful, satisfying, active, and contributing life.

We offer Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement, Holidays, and generous PTO

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Human Resources Generalist supports the HR team and the Vice President of Human Resources in the development, implementation, and administration of HR policies, procedures, and programs. This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance, fostering a positive workplace culture, and supporting the agency's strategic goals. The HR Generalist must maintain strict confidentiality and demonstrate expertise across all HR functions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a subject matter expert across core HR functions, including employee relations, compliance, benefits, and training.
• Support the VP of HR in managing employee relations, including investigations, documentation, and resolution.
• Support Agency programs with departmental training needs.
• Act as a liaison between employees and leadership, providing guidance on HR policies and resolving personnel issues.
• Provide policy interpretation and ensure consistent application across departments.
• Assist V.P. of Human Resources with Policy changes/updates.
• Stay current on labor laws and regulatory changes, particularly those related to OMH and OPWDD.
• Conduct HR audits as assigned.
• Process transfers/promotions and maintain personnel files
• Process terminations, status changes, and rate increases as necessary.
• Demonstrate positive work attitudes and habits as a role model for employees.
• Ensure that staff are assigned to all appropriate state, federal, and regulatory training.
• Assist the Benefits and Leave Coordinator with open enrollment, vendor coordination, leave paperwork/claims, and employee communications.
• Assist with compliance reporting and audits, including OSHA, Affirmative Action Plans, EEO-1, and other federal/state requirements.
• Assist Benefits and Leave Coordinator with Employee Anniversary milestone rate increases and gift.
• Maintain accurate personnel records, including promotions, transfers, and compensation changes.
• Conduct Paycom audits in collaboration with Benefits and Leave Coordinator.
• Uphold a high standard of confidentiality and professionalism in all HR activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of progressive HR generalist experience.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
• Experience with employee relations and performance.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• Knowledge of federal and state labor laws; familiarity with OMH and OPWDD regulations is a plus.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Paycom or other HRIS

Licenses / Certifications:

• N/A

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities
• Professionalism and ability to handle confidential information with integrity

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to sit or stand for a minimum of 8 hours per day
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. on occasion
• Must be able to bend or kneel occasionally

REGULATORY CLEARANCES REQUIRED:

• Must possess a clean driving record

• Must have a favorable result from all appropriate background checks

We are an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V/SO employer