Human Resources Generalist - Payroll/Recruitment (Full Time)

Human Resources GeneralistApplylocations: Brooklyn, NYtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R100123886**Position Title:** Human Resources Generalist **Department:** Human Resources**Reports to:** Senior Manager, Human Resources**FLSA Status:** Exempt / Full-Time Salaried**Union Code:** Non-Union**Minimum Pay Rate:** $74,500**Maximum Pay Rate:** $82,000**Join Our Team at Barclays Center!**Congratulations on taking the first step toward embarking on an exciting new adventure at Barclays Center!At Barclays Center, every unforgettable fan experience begins with an exceptional team. As a Human Resources Generalist, you'll play a key role in attracting, developing, and supporting the talented employees who bring world-class sports and entertainment to life.This is more than an HR position—it's an opportunity to influence culture, build strong partnerships, and help create an inclusive, engaging workplace where employees thrive. If you're passionate about people, enjoy solving challenges, and excel in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to meet you.**Key Attributes for Success**To excel in this role, candidates must possess a genuine passion for service, strong teamwork abilities, adaptability, effective communication skills, an employee-centric approach, problem-solving capabilities, and keen attention to detail. Successful candidates are collaborative HR professionals who thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about supporting employees and business leaders.**Likes building and nurturing strong and trusting relationships within the team.* What You Will Do*** Partner with leaders to provide day-to-day HR guidance, coaching, and employee relations support.* Administer HR policies, programs, and practices while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.* Leads and supports the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, hiring events, onboarding, and workforce planning.* Facilitate new hire orientation and coordinate employee learning and development initiatives.* Support employee engagement, recognition, communication, and retention programs.* Manage leave administration, workers' compensation, unemployment claims, and safety-related processes.* Maintain employee records, I-9 compliance, background checks, and HRIS data integrity.* Support payroll processes for union and non-union employees, including time-off administration and contractual changes.* Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, programs, and operational efficiencies.* Participate in arena events and maintain a visible HR presence to support employees.* Develops and manages HR budget.**Who You Are- You are an HR professional who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and helping people succeed.*** Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.* 3–5 years of progressive Human Resources experience.* Highly experienced in supporting employee relations, recruiting, leave administration, and compliance.* Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.* Strong judgment, professionalism, and ability to handle confidential information.* Comfortable working flexible hours as business needs require.* Knowledge of federal, state and local employee laws and regulations.**Skills You Possess*** Talent Acquisition & Onboarding* Employment Law & Compliance* HRIS & Workforce Management Systems (Workday preferred)* Payroll & Leave Administration* Organizational & Project Management* Communication & Presentation Skills* Relationship Building & Cross-Functional Collaboration* Critical Thinking & Continuous Improvement* Customer Service Mindset* Microsoft Office Suite, Acrobat proficiency.* Ability to read, listen and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.* Ability to alternate sitting, standing and walking for period of time throughout the workday.* Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.* Provide other human resources services as needed.**Legends Global reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship.