Human Resources Specialist / Generalist

Progressive Staffing
  • Buffalo, New York
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST / GENERALIST(Permanent)
    Our client, an international manufacturing organization with its US headquarters in WNY, is looking to add a Human Resources Specialist / Generalist to their growing team. 


    Responsibilities:

    • Provide daily support for various HR functions, creating a professional/welcoming environment
    • Support employee relations events, utilizing professionalism, sound judgment, and answering questions/concerns in a timely manner
    • Achieve swift resolution to workplace concerns/incidents
    • Ensure each employee case is properly documented and maintains legal compliance with federal and state HR regulations
    • Gather, review, and file appropriate documentation for leave requests
    • Remain up to date with benefits plans, acting as the subject matter expert for employee inquiries—Affordable Care Act, Self-insured benefits, etc.
    • Ensure compliance is maintained when filing benefits
    • Juggle multiple tasks at a time in a fast-paced environment
    • Work well in a team environment as well as independently
    • Other duties as assigned/as necessary


    Details:

    • Position is full-time, direct hire
    • $75,000 – $85,000 annually depending on experience
    • Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related
    • 5+ years’ experience in Human Resources, employee relations/compliance focused
    • Professional demeanor and ability to interact with employees
    • Highly confidential
    • Great interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
    • Strong organization skills, analytical, and time management skills
    • Meticulous attention to detail
    • Self-motivated
    • Relocation not available 
    • Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available
    • All employees and applicants, please know that you have access at all times to New York State and Federal Labor Laws and Posters at the Government Agency websites: https://dol.ny.gov/posting-requirements-0; https://www.dol.gov/general/topics/posters#workplace-posters


    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBuffalo, New York

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Business Administrationunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Employee Relationsunmatched
    • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Human Resourcesunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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