Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources GeneralistLoews Regency New York Hotel has a legacy of luxury - expertly orchestrated and masterfully performed. Located in midtown Manhattan, the property seamlessly blends its iconic Art Deco design with modern sensibilities, craftily merging form and function to compliment 50 years of service expertise. Welcome to our Park Avenue Allure.SummaryWe are seeking an experienced and dedicated HR Generalist to join our dynamic HR team. This role offers the opportunity to be involved in a variety of HR functions and provide support to our employees in a fast-paced and evolving work environment. As an HR Generalist, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day HR operations, supporting employee relations, recruitment, benefits administration, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal labor laws.Key Responsibilities: * Administrative Support * Onboarding & Offboarding * Employee Records Management * Compliance & Reporting * Employee Benefits Information * Payroll Assistance * Recruitment Support * Training & DevelopmentEducation & Experience: * Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, preferred not required. Relevant experience will be considered. * 1-3 years of experience as an HR Generalist or in a similar HR role. * SHRM-CP, PHR, or other relevant HR certifications preferred, not required.Experience: 1-3 years of human resources experience, preferably within the hospitality or luxury hotel industry.Skills & Competencies: * Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and HRIS systems; Workday, Unifocus preferred, not required. * Knowledge of labor laws, benefits administration, and HR best practices. * Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times. * Customer service orientation with a high level of interpersonal skills.Essential Functions:Employee Records Management: * Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and confidential employee files (both electronic and physical). * Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations regarding employee documentation. * Track and update employee personal information, job status changes, promotions, and benefits.Onboarding and Offboarding: * Coordinate and facilitate the onboarding process for new hires, including preparing paperwork, scheduling orientation sessions, and ensuring that employees understand hotel policies and procedures. * Support the offboarding process by managing resignation, termination, and retirement paperwork. Schedule exit meetings and ensure proper transition for departing employees.Payroll Support: * Assist with payroll processing by maintaining payroll records submitted by leaders. * Answer employee payroll-related inquiries in a timely manner as needed.Benefits Administration: * Assist employees with benefits enrollment, changes, and claims, ensuring smooth communication and administration of benefits programs. * Keep employees informed about available benefits, eligibility requirements, and deadlines.Recruitment and Staffing Support: * Assist in posting job openings and managing candidate databases. * Coordinate interview schedules, process applicant tracking, and ensure a seamless recruitment process. * Support recruitment events and outreach to attract qualified candidates for various hotel departments.Employee Relations: * Serve as a point of contact for employees to address HR-related inquiries, concerns, and policy questions. * Promote a positive and respectful workplace culture by supporting employee engagement initiatives and resolving minor employee concerns or conflicts. * Support HR department in all activities related to team member engagement.Compliance and Documentation: * Ensure all HR activ