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We are looking for a skilled HR Generalist to join our team in Ithaca, New York in a contract role with the potential to become permanent. This position will support a broad range of human resources activities, including employee relations, talent acquisition, benefits coordination, and HR systems administration. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, a service-oriented approach, and the ability to manage sensitive matters with professionalism while helping maintain compliant and efficient HR operations.
Job Responsibility:
Provide day-to-day guidance to employees and supervisors on workplace policies, HR practices, and people-related concerns
Address employee relations matters with discretion, recommend practical resolutions, and help maintain a respectful work environment
Lead workplace investigations by gathering information, documenting outcomes, and presenting clear recommendations for next steps
Assist with recruitment activities by preparing postings, reviewing applicants, coordinating interviews, and supporting the selection process
Maintain employee information within HRIS platforms, generate reports, and support payroll-related coordination and record accuracy
Oversee workers’ compensation cases through timely reporting, follow-up communication, and case tracking to resolution
Support benefit administration activities, including retirement plan coordination and communication with external providers
Partner with third-party HR vendors to help ensure consistent delivery of services and effective program support
Contribute to onboarding, offboarding, performance discussions, corrective action processes, and other key employee lifecycle activities
Maintain confidential personnel documentation and help ensure adherence to company policies and applicable employment regulations
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
At least 3 years of human resources experience with a strong background in employee relations, investigations, and recruitment support
Hands-on experience with HRIS tools, including ADP Workforce Now or comparable systems
Knowledge of benefits administration, workers’ compensation processes, and retirement program coordination
Solid understanding of employment law, HR compliance standards, and accepted best practices
Ability to handle confidential information carefully and make sound decisions in sensitive situations
Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
HR certification or experience working with external HR vendors in a fast-moving or multi-site setting is preferred
Nice to have:
HR certification or experience working with external HR vendors in a fast-moving or multi-site setting is preferred