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Job Location drjobs

Cold Spring, NY - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Schwieters Chevrolet of Cold Spring is seeking a Human Resources Generalist who is eager to advance their career in HR!

As a family owned business our Core Values are a part of our every day operation; Teamwork Growth Customer Satisfaction Accountability Honesty Family and Fun! If you are a hardworking individual who believes in our Core Values we want to meet you!
The HR Generalist will be responsible for managing daytoday human resources operations including recruitment onboarding employee relations benefits administration compliance and fostering a positive workplace environment. This role is essential to maintaining our peoplefirst culture and supporting the continued growth and success of Schwieters Chevrolet of Cold Spring.
Responsibilities
Recruitment & Onboarding
  • Coordinate fullcycle recruitment efforts including job postings candidate screening interviews and onboarding
  • Partner with department managers to develop clear job descriptions and hiring strategies
  • Post job openings screen applicants coordinate interviews conduct reference checks and manage offers
  • Oversee and enhance the onboarding experience to ensure smooth transitions

Employee Relations & Culture

  • Serve as a point of contact for employee relations issues; provide guidance to managers and employees on HR policies and best practices
  • Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture rooted in respect accountability and teamwork
  • Organize employee recognition and engagement initiatives teambuilding activities and moraleboosting events
Benefits & Compensation
  • Manage employee benefits administration including health insurance retirement plans paid time off and leave policies
  • Lead annual open enrollment processes and coordinate with benefits brokers and providers
  • Provide guidance to employees regarding benefit options claims and plan changes
  • Assist in compensation benchmarking and coordinating salary adjustments and promotions
Compliance & Policy Administration
  • Ensure compliance with federal state and local employment laws including FMLA FLSA ADA OSHA EEO and others
  • Maintain and update employee handbook policies and procedures as needed
  • Stay current with changes in employment law and proactively recommend adjustments to leadership
  • Conduct internal audits of HR practices and personnel files to maintain compliance and accuracy
HR Operations & Systems
  • Maintain accurate employee records; ensure confidentiality and data integrity
  • Manage time and attendance tracking paid leave balances and employee status changes.
  • Oversee workplace safety processes in collaboration with department managers; support any necessary incident reporting or workers compensation claims
  • Coordinate employee exit processes includingoffboarding final pay exit interviews and documentation.
  • Assist with special HR projects dealership initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field preferred
  • 3 years of progressive HR experience with a strong foundation in all core HR functions
  • Experience in the automotive industry retail or other fastpaced customerfacing environments is a plus
  • Prior experience as a solo HR professional or in a highly autonomous HR role is strongly preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Outlook PowerPoint)
  • Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems benefits administration portals and timekeeping software
  • Solid understanding of employment laws and HR best practices including FMLA FLSA ADA EEO OSHA and statespecific labor laws
  • Ability to interpret and apply policies consistently and fairly across a diverse team
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive employee information
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and credibility at all levels of the organization
  • Confident in delivering tough conversations professionally and empathetically
  • Skilled at diffusing conflict mediating disputes and finding balanced resolutions
  • Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multitask and follow through in a dynamic environment
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative work independently and proactively identify and solve problems.
  • High level of integrity professionalism and accountability

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment withoutregard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protectedveteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristicprotected by federal state or local laws.

Employment Type

Full-Time

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