Human Resources Generalist (NY, Binghamton, Corporate Office)

• Collaborate with employee relations to review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.
• Facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions working closely with the recruiter; conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Is responsible for oversight and auditing of new hires into all required software and communicating with hiring manager as the applicant goes through the process.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development;
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS – include and are not limited to:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Work proficiently with the Microsoft suite, power point and social media and with industry specific software.
• Working knowledge of employment laws relating to wage and hour, hiring, recruiting and interviewing
• Preferably an Associate's Degree in Business, Human Resources related field with two (2) years of relevant HR experience required.

As an essential member of the Human Resources Department, must also continuously strive to set an example of professionalism and integrity with all employees and business contacts.

The list of requirements, duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive but is merely the most accurate list for the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description and to require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change. (For example, emergencies, changes in personnel, workload or technical development.)