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Stony Brook University
Sr HR Generalist – Compensation & Performance Management - StaffCo
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A Human Resources Generalist provides overall operational support in a human resources department, including supporting employee relations, onboarding, benefits and leave management of a company or organization.
$71,516 / year median in New York
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Sr HR Generalist âEUR" Compensation & Performance Management•StaffCo Sr HR Generalist âEUR" Compensation & Performance Management•StaffCo Position Summary The Sr HR Generalist plays a key role in supporting the Human Resources departments across three locations, with a primary focus on compensation management and performance management. This position serves both union and non-union employee populations. The ideal candidate brings a strong analytical foundation, comfort with HR technology platforms, and the ability to navigate the nuances of a complex, multi-site healthcare environment. This position may support multiple locations and require occasional travel between sites in Suffolk County, NY. Some flexibility in scheduling may be needed during peak HR cycles such as open enrollment, budget planning, or labor negotiations. Duties of the Sr HR Generalist may include but are not limited to: Compensation & Market Analysis Structures, maintains, and continuously improves the organization's compensation program across all entities, ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness. Conducts ongoing market research using paid compensation survey data and publicly available salary sources, including compliance monitoring under NYS Pay Transparency Law. Develops and maintains compensation posting ranges for all roles; partners with leadership and hiring managers to apply ranges consistently when advertising new positions. Manages the Comp Analyst platform, including data integrity, job description uploads, and benchmarking workflows. Reviews, assesses and makes recommendations to align current pay ranges. Prepares compensation analyses and recommendations to support leadership decision-making during budget cycles, market adjustments, and new position requests. Ensures compensation practices remain compliant with applicable federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations. Performance Management Conducts job analysis and creates standardized job descriptions to reflect current responsibilities and qualifications. Categorize and group comparable positions across the system. Maintains and updates job descriptions across all roles on an ongoing basis. Facilitate Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and assist managers with documentation for underperforming employees. Partner with Department Leaders to ensure individual employee goals align with the organization's mission and vision. Provide guidance and training to supervisors on delivering constructive feedback for continuous improvement of culture. Assist with Special Projects as needed. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; PHR, SPHR, or