Masonic Medical Research Institute - MMRI · 9 hours ago
Human Resources Generalist (Part-Time)
Utica,NY,US
Full-time, Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expMasonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to oversee daily HR operations. The role involves recruiting, onboarding, and managing employee relations while ensuring compliance with HR policies and practices.
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Responsibilities
Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings
Coordinate background checks, conducts reference checks, and other verifications
Implements new-hire orientation and employee recognition programs
Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to employee relations, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development
Creates and maintains all employee-related policies
Ensures personnel files are complete, compliant, and secure
Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff
Attends, participates in, and documents, as needed, employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations
Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law
Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, certifications
Acts as the payroll administrator
Performs other duties as assigned
Manage and process employment-based and exchange visitor visas, including H-1B and J-1 classifications
Qualification
Required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems
Experience with visas such as h1b, j1 etc
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
A minimum of at least 3 years in a human resources generalist role
Preferred
At least one year of human resource management experience is preferred
Human Resources certification preferred
Company
Masonic Medical Research Institute - MMRI
Masonic Medical Research Institute is a not-for-profit institute dedicated to improving the health and quality of life for all.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties
2024-12-02Grant
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