HR Generalist in Farmingdale, New York at Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum

About the job
Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum is an award-winning cemetery with over 500 acres of land featuring wide sweeping green lawns, flowing fountains, stunning architecture, historical monuments, vibrant flower beds, and blossoming trees. We are seeking a full-time Human Resources Generalist to support our Human Resources Department in Farmingdale, NY. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day support for human resources programs, personnel transaction and/or training activities. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in a HR Generalist role in a fast-paced environment that has shifting priorities. This is a fully onsite position. Remote work is not available.
Essential Skills and Responsibilities:
• Serve as an HR partner to employees and supervisors in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide HR support to hourly and salaried employees, including employee relations and policy interpretation
• Conduct onboarding, orientation, and training
• Support full-cycle recruitment: job postings, screening, interviews, hiring, and onboarding
• Maintain employee records, personnel files, and HRIS data accurately
• Administer benefits enrollment, leave of absence, and employee programs
• Assist with payroll coordination, time & attendance, and wage compliance
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws
• Respond to unemployment claims, verifications of employment, and wage attachments
• Assist with safety programs and HR compliance audits
• Perform additional HR administrative and project-based duties as needed

Benefits
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (Vacation, Sick and Personal Days)
• 9 Holidays
• Retirement plan with Company match

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience as an HR Generalist or similar role
• Knowledge of HR best practices, employee relations, and employment law
• Excellent in managing and shifting priorities, managing multiple projects and deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; has the ability to interact with all level and job functions both internal and external to the organization
• Strong communication, prioritization, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Strong ability to work proactively and take initiative
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Products

Preferred Qualifications
• HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR)
• Familiarity with payroll systems, HRIS, and timekeeping software
• Experience supporting a workforce of manual laborers preferred