Senior HR Generalist Recruiting Lead / HR Operations

Senior HR Generalist - Own Recruiting & Build HR Processes $80,000-$90,000 + Bonus | Hybrid (2 days remote) | North Tonawanda, NY | Full-Time If you're ready to step out of a purely administrative HR role and take real ownership of recruiting and core HR functions, this is an opportunity to have a visible impact in a growing organization.

Why This Role Is Different You'll Own Recruiting:

Not just scheduling interviews—full control from sourcing through offer

More Than Admin Work:

Balance recruiting, employee support, and HR operations

Flexibility That's Real:

Hybrid schedule + adjustable hours Direct Access to

Leadership:

Your input actually influences decisions Room to

Build:

Processes aren't fully built out—you'll help shape them What You'll Be Doing Talent Acquisition (Primary Focus) Own full-cycle recruiting across multiple roles and locations Partner directly with hiring managers (not just coordinating logistics) Improve hiring processes and candidate experience HR Operations & Employee Support Lead onboarding and support day-to-day HR needs Act as a trusted resource for employees and managers Contribute to engagement and recognition efforts Benefits & 401(k) Manage benefits administration and employee support Lead open enrollment and vendor coordination Support 401(k) administration and compliance Leaves & Compliance Coordinate FMLA, PFL, and disability processes Support a multi-state workforce (U.S. + Canada exposure a plus) Payroll & HRIS Assist with multi-state payroll support Maintain HRIS data (ADP Workforce Now or similar) Support reporting and audits Process Improvement Identify gaps and improve HR workflows Help build more efficient systems and processes ✅ What You Need 5+ years of HR experience (Generalist or similar) Hands-on full-cycle recruiting experience Experience supporting multi-state HR environments Strong communication and relationship-building skills Comfort working in an environment that's still evolving ➕ Nice to Have Experience with benefits and/or 401(k) administration Exposure to manufacturing or multi-site environments Familiarity with HRIS platforms (ADP Workforce Now a plus) HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, etc.) What You're Walking Into Stable, growing organization with long-term leadership Team-oriented environment (not siloed HR) Mix of structure + opportunity to improve things Employees are treated like people—not numbers

Work Setup Full-time, Monday-Friday Hybrid:

up to 2 days remote/week (after onboarding) Flexible scheduling (adjust start/end times) Based in Greater Buffalo Area Compensation & Benefits $70,000-$90,000 base + performance bonus Weekly pay 401(k) with employer match (no waiting period) Health, dental, vision Company-paid life & disability insurance PTO + paid holidays Company events and team activities ️ Equal Opportunity Employer This organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.