Garden City
Job Description HR Generalist Location: Garden City, NY Employment Type: Full-Time Industry: Electrical & Infrastructure Services Position Overview We are seeking an experienced and highly organized HR Generalist to join a growing electrical and infrastructure services organization in Garden City, NY. The company provides specialized electrical, engineering, and infrastructure services supporting complex commercial, industrial, and large-scale projects. This position will support a broad range of human resources functions, including employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, HR compliance, performance management, and day-to-day HR operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on HR professional who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment and partnering with managers and employees across both corporate and field operations. Key Responsibilities • Serve as a primary HR resource for employees and managers, providing guidance on company policies, procedures, and employment-related matters., • Support the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, employee changes, performance management, and offboarding., • Coordinate and assist with recruitment activities for corporate, technical, skilled-trade, and field-based positions., • Manage new-hire onboarding and ensure all required employment documentation is completed accurately and on time., • Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HRIS data., • Assist with benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, employee questions, and coordination with benefits providers., • Partner with managers and project leadership on employee relations matters, performance issues, attendance concerns, and workplace policies., • Help ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations., • Support leave administration, workers’ compensation, unemployment claims, and other employee-related processes., • Assist with performance review processes and employee development initiatives., • Prepare HR reports, metrics, and documentation as needed., • Help develop, update, and communicate HR policies, procedures, and employee resources., • Support HR needs across both office and field/project environments., • Maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and company information., • Support additional HR initiatives and projects as assigned. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred., • 3+ years of progressive HR Generalist or similar HR experience., • Experience supporting employees in an electrical, construction, engineering, infrastructure, or project-based environment is strongly preferred., • Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices., • Experience with recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, and HR administration., • Strong organizational and time-management skills with excellent attention to detail., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Ability to build effective working relationships with employees and management at all levels., • Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally., • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms., • Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications • SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or similar HR certification., • Experience supporting skilled-trade, union, field, or project-based employees., • Familiarity with New York State employment requirements., • Experience working with both hourly and salaried employee populations., • Experience supporting a multi-location or growing organization. What We Offer • Competitive compensation package, • Benefits eligibility, • Professional growth and development opportunities, • Collaborative and supportive work environment, • Exposure to a dynamic electrical and infrastructure services industry, • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the organization Compensation: Salary will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the position.