HR Manager/Generalist

Human Resources Manager/Generalist

Position Summary

Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and campus leadership across two campus locations (Queens/Staten Island). This position provides day-to-day support in areas such as employee relations, policy interpretation, onboarding, and HR compliance while fostering a positive and service-oriented employee experience. Regularly travels between campuses to provide on-site support, build strong working relationships, and ensure consistent application of HR policies and practices.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and supervisors
• Support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, orientation, benefits administration, and offboarding.
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment, qualifying life event changes, and general benefits questions.
• Review and process authorized employee changes within HR and talent acquisition systems.
• Partner with campus leadership to address employee concerns, performance management, coaching, and corrective action while escalating complex matters as appropriate.
• Assist with investigations and maintain accurate documentation related to employee relations matters.
• Conduct new hire orientation and provide HR-related training for supervisors and employees as needed.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation while ensuring confidentiality and data integrity.
• Assist with HR compliance initiatives, audits, reporting, and required recordkeeping.
• Participate in HR projects and initiatives that support organizational and campus goals.
• Travel regularly between the Queens and Staten Island campuses to provide on-site HR support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• At least three (3) years of progressive human resources experience.
• Working knowledge of employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, and wage and hour regulations.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Valid driver's license and the ability to travel regularly between the Queens and Staten Island campus locations.

Classification: Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Travel: Regular travel between assigned campuses required.

Work Environment: Primarily office-based