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HR Generalist
We are looking for an organized and resourceful HR Generalist to join our team in Rochester, New York. In this Contract-to-Permanent position, you will play a vital role in supporting various human resources functions, ensuring efficient processes and fostering a positive workplace environment. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to key HR initiatives and collaborate across departments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Facilitate employee onboarding, orientation, and offboarding to ensure a seamless experience.<br>• Provide support in administering benefits programs, coordinating payroll activities, and ensuring compliance with HR regulations.<br>• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records within HR systems.<br>• Assist in addressing employee relations matters, managing performance processes, and enforcing organizational policies.<br>• Organize and support training and development programs to enhance employee skills and growth.<br>• Participate in recruitment activities, including posting job openings, screening applicants, and coordinating interviews.<br>• Respond to employee questions and concerns about HR policies, benefits, and programs.<br>• Collaborate on HR projects and contribute to process improvements, enhancing overall efficiency and effectiveness.
• Proven experience in human resources administration, including onboarding and employee relations.<br>• Familiarity with benefits management and payroll coordination.<br>• Proficiency in using HRIS systems to manage and maintain employee data.<br>• Strong knowledge of HR policies, compliance standards, and best practices.<br>• Ability to manage recruitment activities, such as sourcing and interview scheduling.<br>• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail for maintaining personnel files and records.<br>• Effective communication skills to address employee inquiries and support HR initiatives.
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  • Rochester, NY
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 20.00 - 24.00 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an organized and resourceful HR Generalist to join our team in Rochester, New York. In this Contract-to-Permanent position, you will play a vital role in supporting various human resources functions, ensuring efficient processes and fostering a positive workplace environment. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to key HR initiatives and collaborate across departments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Facilitate employee onboarding, orientation, and offboarding to ensure a seamless experience.<br>• Provide support in administering benefits programs, coordinating payroll activities, and ensuring compliance with HR regulations.<br>• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records within HR systems.<br>• Assist in addressing employee relations matters, managing performance processes, and enforcing organizational policies.<br>• Organize and support training and development programs to enhance employee skills and growth.<br>• Participate in recruitment activities, including posting job openings, screening applicants, and coordinating interviews.<br>• Respond to employee questions and concerns about HR policies, benefits, and programs.<br>• Collaborate on HR projects and contribute to process improvements, enhancing overall efficiency and effectiveness.
  • 2025-09-08T19:43:26Z

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