Human Resources Generalist

Role overview

A healthcare organization is looking for an HR Generalist to join on a contract basis, with the possibility of converting to a permanent position later. The role requires a strong generalist background in human resources, including reporting work, advanced Excel use, and hands-on experience with Workday. Workday experience is mandatory for consideration.

Compensation and work arrangement

The pay range for this assignment is $32 to $38 per hour, depending on relevant experience. The schedule is hybrid, with 2 to 3 days per week expected onsite in New York, NY.

Key responsibilities

• Handle recruitment activities such as creating job postings, reviewing applicants, and setting up interviews.
• Administer employee benefits programs and respond to questions about enrollment and coverage.
• Support onboarding and exit processes so employees transition smoothly into and out of the organization.
• Keep employee information current and accurate in Workday while maintaining compliance standards.
• Assist with payroll-related tasks, including data entry and correction of pay discrepancies.
• Help manage immigration-related documentation and compliance follow-up.
• Contribute to performance review and compensation cycles with analysis and recommendations.
• Take ownership of HR projects and initiatives that support broader business objectives.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Resources or a closely related discipline is required.
• At least 3 years of generalist HR experience is required, with 5 years preferred.
• Proven ability to work in HR software, especially Workday, is essential.
• Strong familiarity with benefits administration, time and absence tracking, and onboarding workflows is needed.
• Excellent organization and detail management skills are important for day-to-day HR operations.
• Capability to review employee data and turn it into useful insights is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary for working with employees and internal stakeholders.

Additional information

This is a contract position that may transition into a permanent role based on performance and business needs.