Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

Make an Impact in a Family‑Owned Company

Are you an HR professional who loves being the go‑to resource for employees? Do you thrive in a role where you can truly make a difference—not just in policy, but in people’s daily work lives?

Join our close‑knit, team of approximately 50 employees as our HR Generalist , where you’ll oversee HR support for our Syracuse division and play a meaningful role in shaping a positive, healthy workplace culture.

This is a hands‑on, broad HR role where your ideas matter, your work is valued, and your contributions directly support our people and our mission.

Pay Range: $65K - $75K

This role is located on-site in Syracuse, NY. Relocation assistance is not offered.

About the Role

As our HR Generalist, you’ll manage the daily functions of the HR department and serve as a trusted partner to employees and leadership. You’ll support the full employee lifecycle from recruiting and onboarding to payroll, performance management, development, wellness, safety, and compliance

• Serve as a site HR partner to administer and support HR programs including onboarding, benefits, leave management, performance management, and employee relations

• Participate in interviews and assist in hiring qualified candidates to meet staffing needs
• Support an engaging and smooth onboarding process that sets employees up for success
• Assist leadership in resolving employee concerns or conflicts and escalate sensitive issues to the HR Manager as appropriate
• Maintain accurate and organized employee records within the HRIS; ensure timely updates and proper electronic documentation

• Monitor employee time and attendance, ensuring accurate tracking and compliance with policy
• Prepare and process weekly payroll and compile necessary reporting

• Respond to employee, supervisor, and applicant inquiries related to HR policies, benefits, and payroll

• Assist with the design and delivery of training programs that support compliance, skill development, and employee growth
• Oversee the performance review process to ensure timely completion and alignment with company policy

• Track and document compliance with required and optional training

• Support and promote corporate wellness initiatives that encourage healthy lifestyle choices
• Enforce safety policies, identify potential hazards, and partner with leadership on corrective actions
• Maintain strict confidentiality and develop trusted relationships across the organization
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and recommended HR best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• 3+ years of progressive HR experience in manufacturing.
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems and strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional organizational skills with consistent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally.
• Thorough knowledge of employment laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality, with the ability to handle sensitive matters with professionalism.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to navigate confidential or sensitive situations with tact, diplomacy, and sound judgment.

Physical Requirements:

• Job performed mostly at a computer workstation sitting or standing for up to 8 hours per day

Benefits

• 401(k) Profit Sharing
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance