HR Generalist
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you a hands-on HR pro who thrives on variety and loves making an impact across multiple teams Were looking for an experienced HR Generalist to support two small business units across the U.S. and Canada. Youll handle everything from payroll and benefits to recruiting onboarding and employee relations all while partnering with our corporate HR team in New York. This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys both the people side and the process side of HR.
What Youll Do:
Administer payroll and benefits for U.S. and Canadian employees
Lead recruiting onboarding and training efforts
Support performance reviews merit increases and bonus programs
Advise managers and employees on HR policies and best practices
Collaborate with corporate HR and finance on shared initiatives
What You Bring:
5 years of HR generalist experience
Payroll and benefits expertise (U.S. & Canada)
Strong communication organization and problem-solving skills
Ability to balance hands-on execution with strategic thinking
Comfort working hybrid in our Troy MI office
If you like being the go-to person who keeps the wheels of HR turning with a mix of independence impact and humor wed love to meet you.
Why Youll Love Working Here:
- Hybrid schedule based in Troy MI collaborate in person while maintaining flexibility.
- Work across dynamic business units with real variety and autonomy.
- Collaborative down-to-earth team culture.
- Competitive compensation benefits and career growth within a leading media organization.
Responsibilities
Payroll & Benefits
Administer biweekly payroll for U.S. and Canadian employees with precision and compliance.
Manage benefits enrollments renewals and employee inquiries.
Partner with corporate HR and finance to ensure accurate payroll and benefits reporting.
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
Manage full-cycle recruiting job postings interviews offers and onboarding.
Collaborate with managers to identify staffing needs and craft compelling job postings.
Deliver a seamless onboarding experience that reflects our values and culture.
Training & Development
Coordinate learning programs compliance training and professional development opportunities.
Support leaders in identifying and addressing team skill gaps.
Employee Support & Relations
Be the first point of contact for HR inquiries and employee relations matters.
Provide guidance on policies performance and engagement.
Help managers navigate performance review cycles and employee feedback.
HR Operations & Compliance
Maintain accurate HRIS records and employee data integrity.
Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations across the U.S. and Canada.
Support annual merit bonus and performance management processes.
Corporate Collaboration
Partner with corporate HR legal and finance teams in New York on shared initiatives and programs.
Contribute to HR process improvements and system enhancements.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business or a related field.
5 years of HR generalist experience ideally supporting both U.S. and Canadian teams.
Strong payroll and benefits administration experience.
Familiarity with HRIS systems and reporting tools.
Excellent communication problem-solving and organizational skills.
Able to thrive in a hybrid work environment and balance competing priorities.
A good sense of humor and calm under pressure because HR life happens.
Key Skills
- Employee Relations
- Fmla
- Employee Evaluation
- Human Resources Management
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Benefits Administration
- HRIS
- Payroll
- Employment & Labor Law
- ADP
- Human Resources
- Recruiting
About Company
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous ... View more
