Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources GeneralistProject Renewal is a leading non-profit organization with the mission of building supportive communities where people achieve dignity and independence, renewing their lives with health, homes, and jobs. Our comprehensive and integrated 24/7 programs are designed to offer the holistic care our clients need. With a staff of 950+ and an annual budget of $140 million, Project Renewal is one of the larger social service nonprofits in New York City.Title: Human Resources Generalist Program: Human Resources Department Salary: $70,000 - $80,000Schedule: Hybrid (2-3 days in the field)Overall Responsibilities:The HR Generalist is responsible for delivering broad HR support across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, leave administration, performance management, training and development, policy interpretation, and employee engagement. In addition to core HR Generalist responsibilities, this role is expected to serve as a visible HR partner to assigned sites and programs by building strong relationships with managers and staff, supporting leadership in addressing workforce challenges, and helping identify trends, concerns, and opportunities for improvement.This position requires a high level of field-based HR support, including regular onsite presence 2–3 times per week across assigned sites, to strengthen manager partnership, employee engagement, consistency in practice, and proactive employee relations support.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:The essential duties of the HR Generalist include, but are not limited to, the following activities:HR Business Partnership & Workforce Alignment:Serves as an HR partner to a portfolio of sites and programs, aligning people practices with organizational growth and PRI prioritiesWorks closely with the HR supervisor and leadership to implement HR strategies that support agency goals and workforce needsMaintains regular on-site presence (2–3 times per week) to support leaders and staff and strengthen HR visibilityPartners with site leadership to improve people management practices and employee experienceAnalyzes workforce trends and escalates insights and recommendations to HR leadershipEmployee Relations & Performance Management:Leads employee relations matters across assigned sites, including complaints, conflict, performance issues, and policy violationsConducts investigations and partners with HR leadership and supervisor on complex or high-risk mattersAdvises managers on corrective action, PIPs, terminations, documentation, and performance managementProactively addresses recurring issues and ensures consistent application of HR standardsSupports and tracks performance management processes and follow-throughTalent Acquisition & Onboarding:Partners with hiring managers to support recruitment and staffing aligned with organizational prioritiesProvides guidance on recruitment processes and candidate selectionSupports onboarding, background checks, and completion of new hire documentationConducts new employee orientation on a rotating scheduleSupports staffing changes, including promotions, transfers, and separationsHR Operations, Data Integrity, Leave & Compliance:Maintains accurate and timely HRIS data for all employee lifecycle changes; conducts routine audits to ensure data quality and integrityEnsures HR data supports reporting, compliance, and informed decision-making.Supports leave administration, including FMLA, PFL, Disability, Workers' Compensation, and other leavesEnsures compliance with employment laws, internal policies, and reporting requirementsResponds to employee HR inquiries and escalates trends, risks, or systemic issues as appropriateEmployee Engagement & HR Programs:Supports employee engagement, training, and development initiatives aligned with agency prioritiesCollaborates with the HR supervisor and leadership on HR initiatives, improvements, and projectsAdministers tuition reimbursement and employee referral programsProvides backup and cross-team support as neededPerforms other related duties as assignedPhysical Activities:Job duties generally require the physical activities described below, subject to any necessary reasonable accommodation due to disability. While performing the duties of this position, the HR Generalist is required to operate in a normal business environment, which includes sitting, bending, walking, lifting, operating computers and other office equipment, and traveling to all Project Renewal sites for scheduled meetings, trainings, investigations, and employee support.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred3–6 years of progressive HR experience, with demonstrated responsibility in employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, HR operations, and policy applicationExperience supporting multiple sites, programs, or departments preferredWorking knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practicesExperience in social services, healthcare, housing, nonprofit, or other mission-driven environments preferred; familiarity with DHS, OMH, OASAS, and FQHCs a plusSHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred, not requiredSkills & Competencies:Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms (Dayforce or similar).Strong written and verbal communication skillsExcellent interpersonal, customer service, and relationship-building skills at all levelsSound judgment and ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters appropriatelyStrong organizational, problem-solving, documentation, and follow-up skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, field-based environmentProject Renewal is an equal opportunity employer. Its long-standing policy has been to embrace the equality of opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, gender (see separately issued Gender Discrimination policy for more detail), physical or mental disability, age (18 and over), military status, arrest record, marital status, domestic partnership status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, sexual orientation, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, unemployment status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.