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The Rescue Mission is seeking a fulltime Human Resources Generalist to work Monday through Friday on our Main Campus in Syracuse, NY. The HR Generalist supports the Human Resources team at the professional level specialized in talent management and administrative tasks. Additional areas of responsibilities in the following areas: HR customer services, benefit administration, employee relations, organizational and employee development and HRIS management.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Performs Talent Management functions, administers the new hire pre-employment processes, and efficiently manages onboarding in the pursuit of increased retention and productivity.
- Maintains Human Resources Information System (HRIS) records, entering new hire information, changes in employee demographics, and separation information.
- Responsible for coordinating monthly new hire orientation including preparing materials, coordinating schedule with employees, managers, guest speakers and tour guides and setting orientation agenda.
- Ensures compliance with established policies and procedures for the area of responsibility.
- Prepares and maintains special internal and external reports as requested.
- Answers routine requests for information on policy interpretation, benefits, recruitment needs, and compliance. Provides high quality customer service to all employees, vendors, applicants, and the public.
- Assists with benefit enrollments, employee leave requests, FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, and disability.
- Acts as an internal consultant by analyzing and recommending solutions to human resource issues relating to area of responsibility.
- Assists with developing, coordinating and recommending changes for the improvement of workflow.
- Assists with planning/scheduling company-wide and department level events and/or meetings.
- Assists in the development and presentation of internal training sessions and orientations.
- Attends meetings, conferences and seminars applicable to job area and as requested.
- Participates in developing department goals, objectives and systems.
- Provides programmatic support to the Syracuse Emergency Shelter.
- Provides backup support to receptionist as needed.
- Promotes a safety first attitude by setting a positive example and ensuring all employees are following safety policies and procedures.
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential requirement of the job
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements:
- Associates degree in related field or equivalent experience required.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources, or equivalent experience preferred
- Previous HR or administrative experience required.
- Valid NYS Driver License in compliance with Rescue Mission safety policy.
- Comfort in presenting to an audience of varying sizes; public speaking ability preferred
- Spanish speaking preferred.
Pay:
$19 - $20 per hour.
Working at the Rescue Mission is a chance to have more than just a career. It is a chance to be part of a team that makes a difference every day. Our Mission and Values can be seen in our day to day actions throughout the organization. The Rescue Mission has been changing lives for more than 130 years with around the clock services providing help for today and hope for tomorrow. Since 1887, the Rescue Mission has put love into action through food, shelter, clothing and help.
We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, vision, 401(K), paid time off, life insurance, supplemental sickness, accident and cancer insurance and much more. Please visit our website at www.rescuemissionalliance.org to learn more.
Rescue Mission is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, the presence of mental, physical, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.
