Job Description

HR Generalist

Brooklyn, NY
$55,000 - $70,000 DOE

A growing healthcare organization is seeking an organized, detail-oriented HR Generalist & Benefits Coordinator to support day-to-day HR, benefits, onboarding, payroll coordination, and administrative operations.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple priorities, and takes ownership of keeping HR processes, employee records, benefits administration, and office operations running smoothly. The ideal candidate is professional, proactive, highly organized, and comfortable supporting both employees and leadership across a variety of operational and HR functions.

Requirements

• 1+ years of HR, benefits, payroll, or administrative experience preferred
• Healthcare or home care experience preferred
• Knowledge of HR compliance and New York labor laws preferred
• Experience with payroll systems, HRIS systems, and Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Strong communication and follow-through skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain employee personnel files and ensure documentation remains current and compliant
• Coordinate onboarding, orientation, background checks, health clearances, and employee setup
• Track employee licenses, certifications, medical records, and expiration dates
• Assist with offboarding, termination documentation, and employment verifications
• Serve as a point of contact for employee benefits questions and enrollment support
• Coordinate health insurance, PTO, leave tracking, disability, workers’ compensation, and related documentation
• Reconcile benefit invoices and maintain accurate benefit records
• Support recruitment efforts including job postings, interview scheduling, candidate communication, and onboarding coordination
• Assist with payroll preparation, timesheet review, PTO tracking, attendance monitoring, and payroll discrepancies
• Provide administrative support to leadership and office operations
• Maintain office supplies, records, spreadsheets, and compliance documentation
• Assist with audits, surveys, trainings, employee engagement initiatives, and staff events
• Support agency-wide operational and HR projects as needed

Ideal Candidate

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strong sense of accountability and professionalism
• Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information
• Proactive, dependable, and able to prioritize effectively
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Team-oriented with a willingness to support multiple departments

Email resumes to: ahuva@maiplacement.com