Temporary HR Generalist Location: Saratoga Hospital - Saratoga Springs, NY Employment Type: Full-time, Temporary - 6 month assignment Shift/Schedule: Day shift, 8am-4pm Department: Human Resources Salary Range: $21.78 - $35.90 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
About Saratoga Hospital At
Saratoga Hospital, we've built a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care and a commitment to the health and well-being of our community. As part of the Albany Med Health System, we combine advanced technology with a deeply personal approach-creating a supportive environment for patients, staff, and providers alike. We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people.
About the Role We're looking for a dedicated
HR Generalist to join our team and help us continue delivering the level of care our patients and families deserve. In this role, you'll be a vital part of our Human Resources team, ensuring excellent service, collaboration, and patient outcomes in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The HR Generalist is responsible for supporting day-to-day HR operations and implementing HR strategies that support business goals. This role handles a wide range of responsibilities including employee relations, performance management, compliance, HR policy administration, and employee engagement. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded HR professional with a strong understanding of HR practices and employment law.
What You'll Do - Serve as a point of contact for employees and managers on HR-related inquiries and issues and redirect issues as needed.
- Support the full employee lifecycle: onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and offboarding.
- Administer HR policies, procedures, and programs while ensuring legal compliance and alignment with company values.
- Maintain and update HRIS systems and ensure accurate employee data and reporting.
- Support benefits administration and coordinate open enrollment processes.
- Assist with initial benefit eligibility checks for education reimbursement and retirement programs.
- Support billing, invoicing, and reconciliation for health and welfare plans, collaborating with payroll and fiscal partners to ensure accuracy and timely processing.
- Help manage performance review cycles and provide guidance to managers and employees.
- Aid in calculating/processing annual evaluations.
- Participate in the development and execution of HR initiatives such as training and employee engagement programs.
- Assist with audits, reporting, and HR metrics tracking.
- Provide general administrative support to the HR team, including invoice management, data entry, and filing.
- Serve as a positive, professional representative of our hospital and community
What You Bring - Associate's degree in business, human resources or related field required.
- Minimum of 2 years Human Resource experience required.
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
- Effective critical thinking skills.
- Ability to relate to and interact effectively with a diverse population.
- Proficient in all Microsoft products.
- Able to function independently.
- Able to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
- Keeps current on pertinent employment laws and regulations.
Why Saratoga Hospital - A caring, community-focused culture rooted in teamwork and trust
- Supportive leadership that invests in your development and well-being
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and wellness programs. Click here to view our complete benefits guide.
- Opportunities to grow within the Albany Med Health System
- Located in beautiful Saratoga Springs, known for its vibrant community, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions
Our Commitment We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If you're passionate about healthcare and community service-even if you don't meet every qualification listed-we'd still love to hear from you.
How to Apply Click the 'apply' button to submit your resume and complete our online application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis-apply today and discover what makes Saratoga Hospital a special place to grow your career.