HR GENERALIST
Salary
PROFESSIONAL
Yonkers, NY, US
4 days ago
Requisition ID: 1116
About the job
The primary focus of this role will be to support our manufacturing and office operations in Yonkers, NYC, CT, MD, and NJ locations. With over 450 employees/contractors, this role will offer HR expertise to our employees and managers to maintain a successful and highly motivated workforce. In the generalist role, the duties will vary and offer broad exposure to the Human Resources function, such as Payroll, Benefits Recruitment, Employee Relations, learning & development (L&D), employee engagement, performance management, and more.
This role will work closely with the HR team in the areas of HR Operations, There are several projects that this role will play a crucial part in delivering which include training, ADP Workforce Now, IPay training, etc.
What You'll Do
Support employee relations issues for the Kawasaki Manufacturing organization
Support payroll administrator manufacturing payroll in activities including reconciliation, hiring process, reporting, and processing
Partner with employees and management to communicate various Human Resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations.
Partner with HR Operations on benefit plans and annual open enrollment processes
Assist in the content creation and facilitation/delivery of training to the workforce
Aid in the maintenance of SAP & ADP Human Resource records database reporting
Maintain accurate and complete personnel records
Ensure that rules concerning confidentiality and retention are followed
Will work closely with the Talent Acquisition team to support recruitment and assist with interviews with hiring managers to ensure that the organization is recruiting top talent for Manufacturing and Warehouse positions
Use sound business judgment and common sense when approaching obstacles and solving problems during candidate searches and other HR activities
Facilitate all onboarding for newly hired employees which includes the collection of pre-employment documentation, provisioning, and onboarding setup
Perform other related duties as required and assigned
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent work experience, required
5+ years of solid HR experience with Benefits administration, ADP payroll, and employee relations experience
Bi-Lingual, Spanish/ Japanese (not a must)
Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring, recruitment, and human resources-related matters
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail - ability to manage multiple projects/assignments simultaneously
Time management skills with the ability to prioritize and schedule tasks for the most efficient use of time
Resourcefulness, High Integrity, Results Orientation
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications especially Word, Outlook, and Excel
Good cross-function communication skills.
Ability to be proactive and a team player with the ability to take initiative
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
7 am to 4 pm, (subject to change)
Salary
PROFESSIONAL
Yonkers, NY, US
4 days ago
Requisition ID: 1116
About the job
The primary focus of this role will be to support our manufacturing and office operations in Yonkers, NYC, CT, MD, and NJ locations. With over 450 employees/contractors, this role will offer HR expertise to our employees and managers to maintain a successful and highly motivated workforce. In the generalist role, the duties will vary and offer broad exposure to the Human Resources function, such as Payroll, Benefits Recruitment, Employee Relations, learning & development (L&D), employee engagement, performance management, and more.
This role will work closely with the HR team in the areas of HR Operations, There are several projects that this role will play a crucial part in delivering which include training, ADP Workforce Now, IPay training, etc.
What You'll Do
Support employee relations issues for the Kawasaki Manufacturing organization
Support payroll administrator manufacturing payroll in activities including reconciliation, hiring process, reporting, and processing
Partner with employees and management to communicate various Human Resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations.
Partner with HR Operations on benefit plans and annual open enrollment processes
Assist in the content creation and facilitation/delivery of training to the workforce
Aid in the maintenance of SAP & ADP Human Resource records database reporting
Maintain accurate and complete personnel records
Ensure that rules concerning confidentiality and retention are followed
Will work closely with the Talent Acquisition team to support recruitment and assist with interviews with hiring managers to ensure that the organization is recruiting top talent for Manufacturing and Warehouse positions
Use sound business judgment and common sense when approaching obstacles and solving problems during candidate searches and other HR activities
Facilitate all onboarding for newly hired employees which includes the collection of pre-employment documentation, provisioning, and onboarding setup
Perform other related duties as required and assigned
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent work experience, required
5+ years of solid HR experience with Benefits administration, ADP payroll, and employee relations experience
Bi-Lingual, Spanish/ Japanese (not a must)
Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring, recruitment, and human resources-related matters
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail - ability to manage multiple projects/assignments simultaneously
Time management skills with the ability to prioritize and schedule tasks for the most efficient use of time
Resourcefulness, High Integrity, Results Orientation
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications especially Word, Outlook, and Excel
Good cross-function communication skills.
Ability to be proactive and a team player with the ability to take initiative
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
7 am to 4 pm, (subject to change)
Job ID: 522367275
Originally Posted on: 5/24/2026
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