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HR Generalist
We are looking for an experienced HR Generalist to join our team in Brooklyn, New York. In this long-term contract position, you will play a key role in managing and enhancing HR processes, ensuring compliance, and supporting employee relations. Your expertise will contribute to maintaining a positive workplace culture and facilitating organizational growth.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the onboarding process, including document completion, policy distribution, and digital signatures through the Gusto platform.<br>• Administer health and welfare plans by processing enrollments, changes, and terminations, ensuring accurate payroll and insurance documentation.<br>• Maintain comprehensive and organized personnel files for all employees.<br>• Coordinate and manage the annual employee performance review process.<br>• Update and manage organizational and company calendars to ensure smooth operations.<br>• Collaborate with leadership to implement annual updates to the Employee Handbook.<br>• Conduct audits of payroll, benefits, and other HR programs, proposing corrective actions when necessary.<br>• Handle employee inquiries, providing timely and thorough responses.<br>• Generate detailed reports on HR metrics such as retention rates, training effectiveness, labor budgeting, and overtime analysis.<br>• Support special projects and assist with various administrative tasks as needed.
• Proficiency in HR-related software such as ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian, and Dayforce.<br>• Strong knowledge of benefit administration processes and compliance regulations.<br>• Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with employees and leadership.<br>• Familiarity with FMLA and other relevant labor laws.<br>• Experience managing employee relations and handling sensitive matters professionally.<br>• Ability to conduct audits and analyze HR data for actionable insights.<br>• Proven organizational skills to manage calendars, documents, and HR processes.<br>• Background in creating reports and tracking HR metrics.
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  • Brooklyn, NY
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 25.00 - 30.00 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced HR Generalist to join our team in Brooklyn, New York. In this long-term contract position, you will play a key role in managing and enhancing HR processes, ensuring compliance, and supporting employee relations. Your expertise will contribute to maintaining a positive workplace culture and facilitating organizational growth.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the onboarding process, including document completion, policy distribution, and digital signatures through the Gusto platform.<br>• Administer health and welfare plans by processing enrollments, changes, and terminations, ensuring accurate payroll and insurance documentation.<br>• Maintain comprehensive and organized personnel files for all employees.<br>• Coordinate and manage the annual employee performance review process.<br>• Update and manage organizational and company calendars to ensure smooth operations.<br>• Collaborate with leadership to implement annual updates to the Employee Handbook.<br>• Conduct audits of payroll, benefits, and other HR programs, proposing corrective actions when necessary.<br>• Handle employee inquiries, providing timely and thorough responses.<br>• Generate detailed reports on HR metrics such as retention rates, training effectiveness, labor budgeting, and overtime analysis.<br>• Support special projects and assist with various administrative tasks as needed.
  • 2025-11-17T16:18:52Z

Hr Generalist Job in Brooklyn | Robert Half