HR Generalist

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.