Human Resources Generalist

Details Posted: 15-Jul-26 Location: Troy, New York Type: Full Time Categories: Human Resources/Payroll Preferred Education: Some College The Human Resources Generalist serves as a key member of the Business Office team, supporting employees throughout the employment lifecycle and helping create a positive, engaging employee experience. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, this role is responsible for a broad range of human resources functions, including recruitment and onboarding, benefits and leave administration, HR systems and data management, employee records administration, compliance, employee recognition, and engagement initiatives. The Human Resources Generalist serves as a trusted resource for employees, helping ensure HR services are delivered with professionalism, responsiveness, and care. The role also plays an important part in fostering community by assisting with employee recognition programs, appreciation events, and other initiatives that celebrate and support employees throughout the year. We seek someone who is committed to navigating today’s changing and diverse landscape to help the school promote and nurture diversity, equity, and inclusion. The School encourages candidates from under-represented groups to apply, as well as those who have demonstrated experience with diverse populations. Recruitment and Onboarding Coordinate all aspects of the recruitment process including supporting hiring managers throughout the recruitment process to help ensure a consistent candidate experience. Manage onboarding for new employees, ensuring a welcoming introduction into the Emma community. Coordinate background checks, employment verification, and required employment documentation. Employee Support and HR Services Serve as a primary resource for employees on HR-related questions, policies, procedures, and programs. Provide support regarding benefits, leave, payroll, and employment matters. Assist employees in navigating workplace resources and resolving routine concerns. Support HR communications and help ensure employees remain informed about important programs, deadlines, and initiatives. Help foster a workplace culture that reflects Emma’s values of community, respect, and belonging. Benefits And Leave Administration Support administration of employee benefit programs, including health, dental, retirement, and voluntary benefits. Assist employees with benefit enrollment, qualifying life events, and benefit-related questions. Coordinate leave administration, including FMLA, New York Paid Family Leave, NY Sick Leave, NY short-term disability, workers compensation, reasonable accommodations and other leave programs. Maintain accurate records and documentation related to benefits and leave administration. Assist with annual open enrollment and employee benefits communications. Employee Engagement and Recognition Coordinate employee lifecycle milestones including onboarding, benefit enrollment, contract renewals, and employee departures to ensure a thoughtful and consistent employee experience. Partner with colleagues across campus to plan and execute employee engagement, appreciation, recognition, and community-building events throughout the year, including celebrations, milestone events, opening and closing gatherings and other campus-wide initiatives. Identify opportunities to strengthen employee engagement, foster a positive workplace culture, and enhance employee recognition through meaningful programs and events year-round. HR Operations, Systems, and Compliance Maintain employee records and ensure the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of HR data and documentation. Serve as a primary administrator for HR systems, ensuring employee data is accurate, current, and effectively maintained. Manage employee personnel files, employment records, and HR documentation throughout the employee lifecycle. Prepare employment-related correspondence, reports, contracts, and personnel records. Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations. Assist with annual HR processes, including contract administration, performance review cycles, open enrollment, and policy updates. Coordinate HR-related audits, reporting requirements, and data requests. Help develop, document, and improve HR processes and procedures. HR Systems and Reporting Maintain and audit HRIS data to ensure accuracy and consistency across systems. Generate reports and provide data to support decision-making, workforce planning, and HR initiatives. Assist with compensation, benefits, and workforce analyses as needed. Support system implementations, upgrades, testing, and process improvements. Partner with Finance, Payroll, and other departments to ensure accurate employee data and reporting. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and service delivery within HR operations. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred. Three to five years experience in human resources, employee engagement, employee relations, benefits or a related field. Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices. Experience administering employee benefits and leave programs preferred. Experience working with HRIS platforms and employee data management. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and workplace technology platforms. SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar certification preferred. Salary $65,000 - $75,000 based on education and experience. About Emma Willard School Since 1814, Emma Willard School has been one of the nation's leading college preparatory boarding and day schools for young women. At Emma Willard, every possible resource is dedicated to developing in students the values and skills that form the foundation of a life of accomplishment, leadership, and fulfillment. These include a love for the life of the mind, a commitment to service, courage and confidence, grace and creativity, and collaboration and friendship. Known for its rigor, the school promotes intellectual curiosity and disciplined study habits through a challenging curriculum distinguished by a wide array of advanced placement courses and electives. It also promotes active involvement in the life of the campus and off-campus communities through a rich co-curricular program. In all they do, students are both challenged and closely supported by an outstanding faculty and staff. The school's extraordinary physical plant is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and provides a breathtakingly beautiful yet state-of-the-art setting for learning and living. Throughout its history, Emma Willard has been committed to enrolling a diverse student body from across the Ca... capital Region, across the country, and around the world. This commitment is honored by significant expenditures in financial aid to assist families who might not otherwise have the opportunity to provide an extraordinary secondary education for their daughters. #J-18808-Ljbffr