Human Resources Specialist / Generalist

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