Human Resources Generalist

HR Generalist Location: Latham, NY Type: Full time, On-Site Company: Pamal Broadcasting Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 (Based on level of experience) We are looking for someone who brings a solid HR foundation, who can step into the role with minimal training, work independently, and take ownership of day-to-day responsibilities.

Candidates should be comfortable working with both HR technology and traditional office systems, including a multi-line telephone system. Strong documentation, organization, accuracy, and follow-through are essential. This position reports to the Director of Human Resources. We are a small, busy office supporting multiple companies, so there is always something to do and something to learn.

The HR Generalist plays an essential role supporting the Companies owned by the Morrell Family including: Pamal Broadcasting, Destination Nissan, Destination Kia, Destination Kia of Utica, Holiday Inn Express, and ABC Sports and Fitness.

Responsibilities include

Administer employee benefits, including reporting changes, enrolling employees in company benefit programs, communicating benefit information, and reconciling and approving benefits invoices for payment. Partner with employees and management regarding HR policies, procedures, employment regulations, employee relations, and HR compliance.

Maintain accurate HRIS and employee records, including new hires, payroll changes, terminations, promotions, transfers, tax exemptions, direct deposit, garnishments, and liens. Assist with weekly and biweekly payroll processing for multiple locations. Assist with and Manage the new-hire onboarding process through ADP Workforce Now, including employee setup, required documentation, payroll and benefits information, and accurate HRIS record maintenance.

Maintain accurate and organized employee documentation and paper personnel files, ensuring records are complete, current, confidential, and easily retrievable. Manage HR documentation and filing with a high level of accuracy, organization, confidentiality, and attention to detail. Complete required agency reporting, including annual surveys, disability, PFL, and OES reporting.

Process COBRA notifications and other required employee separation notices. Verify Form I-9 documentation through E-Verify. Verify driving records for employees who work at the at the dealerships. Provide day-to-day Human Resources administrative support across multiple companies and locations.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of hands-on Human Resources experience in an HR Generalist or similar role. Familiar working with Adobe Acrobat is a plus. Prior experience with ADP Workforce Now or comparable HRIS/payroll software is a plus. Experience with employee onboarding, new-hire processing, payroll, benefits administration, HRIS administration, employee records, and HR compliance.

Excellent documentation, records management, and filing skills, including experience maintaining organized paper-based employee and personnel files. Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with spreadsheets, reconciliations, and numerical data. Strong mathematical aptitude and attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and take ownership of responsibilities with minimal training and supervision. Comfortable using a multi-line office telephone system and handling professional employee and business calls. Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive employee and company information.

Benefits

401(k) matching Dental insurance Vision insurance Health insurance Paid time off Paid training Paid Time Off Aflac supplemental benefits and Guardian life insurance FREE telemedicine to eligible associates. Employee discounts with affiliated companies, including Holiday Inn Express in Latham and ABC Sports & Fitness Pamal Broadcasting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.