Human Resources (HR) Generalist

Description We are looking for a Human Resources (HR) Generalist to support a healthcare organization in Dansville, New York through a Contract position. This role will contribute across core HR operations, including employee support, onboarding coordination, benefits administration, and recruiting activities. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of HR processes and can manage sensitive matters with professionalism, accuracy, and sound judgment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day human resources support by assisting employees and leaders with workplace questions, policy interpretation, and employee relations matters.

• Coordinate onboarding activities for new hires, ensuring required documentation, orientation steps, and pre-employment processes are completed on time.

• Administer benefits-related tasks, including employee enrollment support, updates to coverage information, and responses to routine benefit inquiries.

• Manage leave processes such as FMLA and other absences by tracking documentation, maintaining records, and communicating next steps to employees.

• Maintain accurate employee information within HRIS platforms and perform regular updates to support compliance and reporting needs.

• Support full-cycle recruiting efforts by posting openings, screening candidates, arranging interviews, and assisting with hiring coordination.

• Prepare and maintain HR records, forms, and administrative documentation while safeguarding confidential employee information.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to help ensure HR practices are carried out consistently and in alignment with organizational guidelines. Requirements • Experience in a Human Resources Generalist or similar HR support role.

• Working knowledge of employee relations practices and day-to-day HR administration.

• Hands-on experience with onboarding, benefits support, and leave administration, including FMLA.

• Familiarity with HRIS systems and the ability to maintain accurate employee data.

• Experience supporting recruitment activities throughout the hiring process.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, along with discretion when managing confidential information. TalentMatch®

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