Hutchinson · 6 hours ago
Human Resources Generalist- Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$70K/yr - $75K/yr
5+ years expHutchinson is a company focused on overseeing all aspects of the HR function at their Buffalo location. The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations while supporting business goals and shaping organizational culture.
AerospaceAutomotiveIndustrialManufacturingMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Ensure that Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) is an integral part of the management process
Lead recruitment and full onboarding for hourly and salaried employees
Manage employee relations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary procedures
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations
Maintain and update HR policies and procedures in the employee handbook
Collaborate with the management team to develop and maintain job descriptions, and determine the skills and competencies required for specific jobs
Support employee engagement and retention
Conduct investigations, including complaints and harassment allegations, in accordance with legal and ethical standards
Manage HRIS systems
Maintains all personnel and benefit-related records to comply with State and Federal laws and regulations
Manage the termination process and conduct an exit interview to assess the overall success of the employment relationship initiative and opportunities for improvement
Manage discretionary leaves of absence, including paid-time-off, FMLA, NY FLA, for employees according to policies outlined in the employee handbook and to ensure compliance with applicable State and Federal laws and regulations
Manage benefits, including enrollment, problem resolution, and compliance for Medical, dental, life insurance, COBRA, and other voluntary benefits
Monthly benefit billing audits
Responds to unemployment claims
This position involves responsibilities with elevated exposure to compliance risks, including potential corruption, fraud, and violations of TotalEnergies’ Code of Conduct
The role requires strict adherence to Hutchinson Internal Controls, ethical standards, active risk identification, and timely reporting of any suspected misconduct
Duties include applying compliance procedures, participating in mandatory ethics training, and ensuring proper due diligence in decision-making and interactions with third parties
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
5+ years of HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of all State and Federal laws, wage and hour, legislation, and regulations (ADEA, ADA, EEOC, COBRA, ERISA, FLSA, FLA, FMLA, HIPAA) is required
Proficient in HRIS systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and data reporting tools
Preferred
Previous experience in manufacturing is preferred
SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly desired
Company
Hutchinson
Hutchinson designs and produces customized materials and connected solutions to respond to the needs of its global customers, on land, in the air and at sea.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bob Hanson
President & CEO
Robert (Bob) Anderson
CEO USA Aerospace & Industry, Executive Vice President - Industry and Defense Division Hutchinson
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