Reports To: Vice President of Human Resources
Program: Human Resources Administration
Location: Rockland, NY
Schedule: Hybrid
Hours Per Week: 35
FLSA Status: Full Time, Non-exempt
Salary Range: $60,000 annually
Summary Description:
The Human Resources Generalist plays a key role in supporting daily HR operations and ensuring efficient, compliant, and employee-focused processes across the organization. This position contributes to the full employee lifecycle and supports initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness and workplace culture.
Responsibilities:
Compliance & HR Administration
- Partner with the HR team to support all stages of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws (e.g., FLSA, ADA, HIPAA as applicable).
- Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data.
- Assist with policy development and updates, ensuring alignment with nonprofit regulations and best practices.
- Support audits, reporting, and accreditation requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Recruitment & Onboarding
- Coordinate full-cycle recruitment (job postings, screening, interviewing, and hiring).
- Partner with program managers to understand staffing needs, especially for clinical and support roles.
- Facilitate onboarding processes, including orientation and training schedules.
- Ensure all required background checks and credential verifications are completed.
- Conduct new hire check-ins and gather feedback to improve onboarding experiences.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records within HR systems.
Employee Relations
- Promote a positive, inclusive, and trauma-informed workplace culture.
- Support employee engagement initiatives and retention strategies.
- Advise supervisors on performance management and disciplinary action.
Training & Development
- Coordinate staff training, including required compliance and mental health-related trainings
- Support leadership development and continuing education initiatives.
Competencies:
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ADP Workforce Now, and HRIS platforms.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Self-motivated, results-driven, and collaborative.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Timely and accurate onboarding of new hires.
- Accuracy and maintenance of employee records.
- Effectiveness of training coordination and participant satisfaction.
- Precision in HR data entry and reporting.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field; equivalent experience, training, or certification may be substituted.
- 2–5 years of HR experience (non-profit or healthcare setting preferred).
- Experience supporting a diverse, multidisciplinary workforce (clinicians, case managers, administrative staff).
- Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now.
- HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) preferred.
- Have and maintain a valid Driver’s License with a driving record that is satisfactory to our insurance carrier.
- Strong computer knowledge: typing, communication tools, scheduling tools, and web browsers.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and database management systems.
- Proficiency in English includes skills in reading, writing, and speaking.
- Must be cleared and maintain clearance by applicable regulatory clearances as required.
- Legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Special Considerations:
- Position may require extended periods of sitting and computer-based work.
- May require occasional travel to program sites.
- Work hours, reporting structure, and on-site location are subject to change based on program needs.
Mandated Reporter:
This is a Mandated Reporter position. The NYS Justice Center legislation defines anyone who has regular and substantial contact with any person with special needs as a “custodian” under the law and, therefore, a mandated reporter. You can be held liable by both the civil and criminal legal systems for intentionally failing to make a report.
Greater Mental Health of New York is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Greater Mental Health of New York is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department.