HR Generalist

Description We are looking for an HR Generalist to support a broad range of people operations in Ithaca, New York. This contract opportunity is well suited for someone who brings sound judgment, strong HR knowledge, and the ability to balance employee support with compliance and process excellence. The person in this role will contribute across employee relations, talent acquisition, benefits coordination, and HR systems administration while helping maintain a positive and well-organized workplace environment.

Responsibilities:

• Advise employees and supervisors on day-to-day human resources matters, offering practical guidance aligned with company policies and employment standards.
• Address workplace concerns with discretion, helping resolve employee relations matters in a fair, timely, and thorough manner.
• Lead internal reviews of workplace issues by gathering facts, documenting outcomes, and recommending appropriate next steps.
• Assist with recruitment activities from posting openings through interview scheduling and candidate coordination.
• Maintain HR information within ADP Workforce Now or a comparable HRIS, including employee records, reporting support, and payroll-related updates.
• Oversee workers' compensation case coordination, ensuring incidents are reported promptly and followed through to resolution.
• Support benefits administration by working with employees, vendors, and retirement plan contacts on enrollment and ongoing program questions.
• Partner with external HR service providers and benefit partners to help ensure smooth delivery of programs and services.
• Contribute to onboarding, offboarding, performance-related processes, corrective action documentation, and other employee lifecycle activities.
• Protect confidential personnel information while keeping records accurate, complete, and compliant with applicable requirements. Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 3 years of human resources experience with demonstrated work in employee relations, investigations, and recruitment support.
• Hands-on experience using ADP Workforce Now or another HR information system for employee data management and reporting.
• Knowledge of workers' compensation administration and employee benefits coordination, including retirement programs such as 401(k).
• Solid understanding of employment law, HR compliance requirements, and accepted human resources practices.
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism, confidentiality, and sound decision-making.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities independently.
• HR certification or experience working with third-party vendors, brokers, or multi-site environments is helpful.

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