Human Resources (HR) Generalist

Robert Half Permanent Placement is excited to partner with a great Not-for-Profit in Buffalo, NY on their search for an experienced HR Generalist. Starting salary is $65,000 - $72,000 depending on experience and includes a comprehensive benefits and perks package. This opportunity is ideal for a well-rounded HR professional who is passionate about supporting employees, ensuring compliance, and creating a positive onboarding and workplace experience within a mission-driven educational organization.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate the full-cycle recruiting process, including online job postings, interviews, reference checks, offers, and onboarding activities
• Manage the hiring and onboarding process for new employees, ensuring completion of background checks, required documentation, and a smooth day one experience
• Issue offer letters as well as job and salary change letters in alignment with leadership approval
• Coordinate benefits administration, including open enrollment, employee communication, deductions, records management, and collaboration with the benefits broker
• Support compliance with ACA requirements and all applicable federal, state, and local employment regulations
• Coordinate employee leave and accommodation processes while maintaining clear communication and accurate employee status updates
• Partner with the Payroll Specialist to support semi-monthly and weekly payroll processing
• Manage termination documentation related to benefits and ensure employee records are properly closed out
• Develop and deliver HR trainings, including open enrollment and required New York State trainings
• Investigate employee grievances and harassment claims and support consistent application of policies, procedures, and corrective action
• Serve as the Civil Rights Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator
• Prepare HR reports for administrators and central office staff as needed
• Maintain personnel files in accordance with state and federal law
• Partner with administration and legal counsel to update the employee handbook and support personnel-related matters
• Serve as a primary liaison with attorneys regarding personnel issues
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• Prior experience in human resources, employee relations, benefits administration, payroll coordination, and compliance required
• Experience supporting onboarding, leaves administration, policy implementation, and employee documentation strongly preferred
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR compliance requirements required
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Strong communication, organization, training, and interpersonal skills required
• Experience working collaboratively with leadership, administrators, legal counsel, and third-party partners preferred
• Education or nonprofit experience is a plus