HR Generalist

pDescription/ppustrongWho We Are/strong/u/ppHealthy Kids is not just another childcare provider. We are Inc. 5,000's fastest-growing provider of Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp Programs with over 150 locations. We are a certified benefit corporation on a mission to reinvent accessible and affordable childcare for today’s families and create opportunities for our team to do what they love (and feel valued while doing it)./ppbr//ppJoin our award-winning community and dive into a world of excitement, growth, and endless possibilities. Check out what it’s like to work with us at a rel="noopener" target="_new" href="https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus"https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus/a./ppbr//ph3uPosition Summary/u/h3pstrongLead and execute HR initiatives that enhance employee engagement, experience, and retention. This on-site role in Fishkill, NY manages employee relations, benefits and leave administration, compliance, HR operations, and HR systems, while serving as a direct resource to employees and managers. This is a fantastic role to expand your existing HR experiences and grow your HR career path./strong/ppnbsp;/ppstrong*Featured Benefit: Employer-Paid Childcare/strong/ppHealthy Kids Programs offers a strongchildcare benefit for eligible employees/strong to support work-life balance. This benefit is available for strongschool-age children (ages 5–13) enrolled in our program on the days you are working with us/strong./ppbr//ph3uSchedule, Location amp; Compensation/u/h3ullistrongSchedule:/strong Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM/lilistrongLocation:/strong HK Programs corporate office at 2 Summit Court, Fishkill, NY 12524/lilistrongCompensation:/strong $20–$25 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications/li/ulh3uKey Responsibilities/u/h3pstrongEmployee Engagement amp; Communication/strong/pulliDrive employee engagement initiatives through surveys, community communications, and regular check-ins/liliMaintain Community Page content and coordinate all-staff Town Halls/liliLead monthly benefits education sessions and virtual benefit orientations/li/ulpstrongBenefits amp; Leave Administration/strong/pulliAdminister benefits for new hires, life events, and open enrollment/liliPartner with benefits brokers to ensure ACA compliance and appropriate plan coverage/liliManage Workers’ Compensation, Short-Term Disability, FMLA, PFL, and unemployment claims/liliOversee employee 401(k) administration/li/ulpstrongEmployee Relations amp; Compliance/strong/pulliIndependently manage employee relations matters, including conflicts, performance concerns, and disciplinary actions/liliEnsure compliance with federal and state employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, and FLSA/liliPartner with legal counsel on employment-related issues/liliDraft, update, and enforce employee handbook policies/liliAssist in recruiting efforts by pre-screening applicants for specified positions/li/ulpstrongHR Operations amp; Systems/strong/pulliSupport managers directly across core HR Generalist functions, including performance management, benefits administration, and disciplinary actions/liliProcess employee lifecycle changes, including terminations, role changes, and pay adjustments/liliManage employee offboarding and associated documentation including DOL filings/liliAdminister and support HRIS/HRIMS systems (Paylocity, ADP, Paychex, or similar platforms); Paylocity experience is a plus/liliAssign and track 8x8 phone numbers/li/ulpstrongLicensing amp; Insurance/strong/pulliManage certificates of insurance and coordinate with brokers and regional leaders/li/ulpRequirements/ppstrongQualifications/strong/pulliStrong organizational skills with consistent follow-through/liliExperience with employee conflict resolutions/liliAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment/liliExperience with an HRIS/HRIMS system (Paylocity, ADP, Paychex, or similar platforms); Paylocity experience is a plus/liliDemonstrated ability to handle confidential employee information and sensitive matters with discretion and sound judgment/liliStrong communication skills and attention to detail/liliProficiency in Microsoft Office 365/li/ulh3Education amp; Experience/h3ulliAssociate’s degree in a related field strongor/strong 1–2 years of relevant HR experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience/li/ulh3Benefits/h3ullistrongEmployer Paid Childcare/strong – Available for school-age children (ages 5–13) enrolled in our program on the days you work with us./liliMedical, Vision, and Dental Insurance/liliAFLAC Supplemental Plans/lili401(k) for eligible employees/liliPaid Holidays/liliPaid Time Off (PTO)/liliPaid Sick Time Off/liliOn-Demand Pay/liliCareer Development amp; Growth Opportunities/li/ulh3Why Join Our Team/h3ulliBe part of a supportive, people-first culture where HR plays a central role in employee success/liliWork in a dynamic, growing organization with opportunities to take initiative and make a real impact/liliCollaborate with dedicated professionals who value teamwork, engagement, and innovation/liliGain experience in a well-rounded HR role, covering employee relations, benefits, compliance, HR operations, and more/li/ulpHealthy Kids Programs is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs./p