Human Resource Generalist - Grand St Settlement : Job Details

POSITION: Human Resources Generalist DEPARTMENT: Human Resources LOCATION: New York REPORTS TO: Chief Talent Officer & Director of Human Resources SALARY: $60,000 to $70,000 commensurate with experience SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM DATE: August 2025 OUR CULTURE: At Grand Street Settlement, we believe leaders are made, not born. We operate on auto trust, expecting staff will do their jobs well and continue to grow professionally. We assume the best intentions and give grace whenever needed. Grand Street Settlement is a community, and we strive to make everyone - colleagues and constituents - feel supported and seen. JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking a skilled HR Generalist to join our Human Resources team. The Generalist will be responsible for completing a variety of tasks to support the daily operations of the HR department, including but not limited to, provide administrative support to the department, serve as back-up to payroll, compare HR laws to current policies and procedures, draft templates for HR documents, run analytics reports and work with other members of the department to oversee the hiring, onboarding, and separation process for settlement employees. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform a variety of HR tasks related to benefits, employee relations, labor relations, performance management, compensation, payroll, training, and development
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, including facilitating new hire onboarding and completion of employment documents (e.g., I-9, tax forms, union enrollment card), entering new hire info into HRIS, and taking new hire picture ID
• Maintain and update electronic employment records along with information in the HRIS, including salary changes, titles, status updates, and scan paperwork into the HR drive
• Manage and perform onboarding and offboarding processes, including conducting new hire 30-day check-in and exit interviews, and separation letters
• Attend various on-site events such as recruiting, career fairs, or job fairs as assigned
• Serve as a friendly and knowledgeable point of contact for employee questions related to HR policies, benefits, and programs
• Support the HR team in investigating and documenting complaints, reports, or other misconduct, ensuring timely, fair, and legally compliant resolution
• Assist in implementing disciplinary actions, including verbal/written warnings and performance improvement plans (PIPs), and maintain documentation for audit readiness
• Ensure compliance with federal, multiple state, and local employment laws, regulations, and best practices; review policies and practices to maintain legal compliance
• Contribute ideas to improve HR processes and enhance the employee experience
• Travel to settlement work sites and check in with staff and management as needed
• Familiarity with labor relations; understand the different labor unions and contracts
• Run various analytics reports for department team members or the leadership team
• Sort HR incoming/outgoing mail and forward mail to appropriate team members
• Monitor HR inbox and other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in an HR Generalist role, with a strong focus on talent acquisition and compliance
• Proficiency in HRIS (e.g., ADP) and MS Office Suite
• Strong understanding of employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High-level customer service skills and a solutions-oriented approach
• Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Proven ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ability to maintain confidentiality
• HR certification and/or payroll experience is a plus

BENEFITS

• Generous time off package including 24 vacation days, 4 discretionary days, 12 sick days and 11 paid holidays
• 401K retirement savings plan with 5% employer contribution after one year of service
• Best-in-class health insurance with free dental and vision insurance
• Scholarship and training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Lifemart discounts at work

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)