HR Generalist Jobs in Stony Brook, NY

A Human Resources (HR) Generalist is a professional who manages the day-to-day operations of human resource functions and duties. They carry a wide range of responsibilities, including recruitment and selection, onboarding new hires, providing training and development opportunities, managing compensation and benefits, ensuring legal compliance, and handling employee relations matters. They also play a crucial role in developing and implementing HR policies and systems that align with the company's strategy. They act as a bridge between management and employees, ensuring smooth communication and promptly addressing demands, grievances or other issues.

Key skills needed for an HR Generalist include strong interpersonal and communication skills, problem-solving abilities, decision-making skills, and proficiency in HRIS and related software. Professional certifications such as Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) are valuable additions to their profile. Prior to becoming an HR Generalist, individuals often gain experience in roles such as HR Assistant, HR Coordinator, or Recruitment Specialist. These roles allow them to understand the functioning of a HR department and develop necessary skills before moving into a Generalist position.

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Senior HR Analyst

  • Teachers Federal Credit Union
  • Hauppauge, NY (7 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • moments ago
  • Hauppauge, NY (7 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • moments ago

Join Our Team For over 70 years, Teachers Federal Credit Union has been committed to guiding members toward building a strong financial foundation today for a better tomorrow. Recognized by Forbes...

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Human Resources Intern

  • Festo
  • Islandia, NY (7 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Islandia, NY (7 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 2 hours ago

HR Reporting Assist with compiling HR metrics, updating spreadsheets, and preparing reports for HR leadership....

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HR Generalist

  • Randstad
  • Bellport, NY (13 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bellport, NY (13 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Employee Relations: Handle employee relations matters with professionalism and confidentiality....

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Senior HR Communications Partner

  • Waters Corporation
  • Milford, CT (21 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Milford, CT (21 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Overview The Global Communications team is seeking a Senior HR Communications Partner to develop and execute strategic HR communication programs and campaigns that inspire, engage, inform, and...

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Human Resources Generalist, Facility

  • Nestlé Health Science
  • Bohemia, NY (9 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bohemia, NY (9 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Main Purpose of Job: Under the direction of the HR Manager/Business Partner, the HR Generalist provides a broad range of expert services: recruitment and succession planning; employee development and...

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HR Analyst

  • Verition Group LLC
  • Norwalk, CT (22 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Norwalk, CT (22 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Company Overview: Verition Fund Management LLC ("Verition") is a multi-strategy, multi-manager hedge fund founded in 2008. Verition focuses on global investment strategies including Credit, Fixed...

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Sr HR Generalist Compensation & Performance Management - StaffCo

  • Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital
  • Commack, NY (9 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Commack, NY (9 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 10 days ago

Sr HR Generalist - Compensation & Performance Management - StaffCo (2601815) Sr HR Generalist - Compensation & Performance Management - StaffCo Position Summary The Sr HR Generalist plays a key role...

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Sr HR Generalist Compensation & Performance Management - StaffCo

  • Stony Brook University
  • Stony Brook, NY
  • 10 days ago
  • Stony Brook, NY
  • 10 days ago

Sr HR Generalist Compensation & Performance Management - StaffCo Sr HR Generalist - Compensation & Performance Management - StaffCo Position Summary The Sr HR Generalist plays a key role in supporting...

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Senior Human Resources Generalist

  • Precipart
  • Farmingdale, NY (20 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 18 days ago
  • Farmingdale, NY (20 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 18 days ago

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Employee Relations & Performance Management Lead complex employee relations matters including investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions Coach managers on performance...

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Human Resources Generalist

  • Bedgear
  • Farmingdale, NY (20 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Farmingdale, NY (20 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 20 days ago

Job Title : Human Resource Generalist Department : Human Capital & Culture Reports to: Director - Integration Hours Available: M-F 8:30 am-5:30 pm EST (1-hour lunch break) FLSA Class: Exempt EEO1...

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HR Compliance Analyst

  • Primo Brands
  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 21 days ago

Overview Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable,...

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Human Resources Generalist

  • Randstad
  • Melville, NY (16 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 23 days ago
  • Melville, NY (16 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 23 days ago

You will ensure strict compliance with employment laws, support benefits administration, and coordinate internal engagement initiatives....

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HRIS Specialist - Part Time

  • HERC
  • Stony Brook, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stony Brook, NY
  • 30+ days ago

At Stony Brook Medicine, a HRIS Specialist will work as part of the HRIS team and will be responsible for writing, designing and/or modifying report queries, preparing and presenting report...

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HR Associate, Compensation and Analytics

  • Point72
  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

A Career with Point72's Human Resources Team As an HR Team, our mission is to be trusted business partners and advisors within the Point72 community, committed to driving a distinctive culture...

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Senior Human Resources Generalist

  • Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
  • Cold Spring Harbor, NY (17 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Cold Spring Harbor, NY (17 miles from Stony Brook, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Employee Relations & Leadership Support Lead the resolution of complex employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution....

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Demographic Data for Stony Brook, NY

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HR Generalist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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HR Fundamentals
HR professionals look after the greatest creators of value (and risk) in organisations: their people. On this five-week course, youll be introduced to the practice of HR, and develop essential...
WISDOM - Tomorrow’s Doctor, Today: Supporting Today’s Expert Generalist GP
General Practitioner (GP) roles are changing and so is the scope of professional skills needed for clinical practice. Healthcare professionals are more often confronted with complex problems,...
Strategic HR Management
This course is about both the design and execution of human resource management strategies. This course has two central themes: (1) How to think systematically and strategically about aspects of...

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Salary for HR Generalist Jobs in Stony Brook, NY

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Highest Education Level

HR Generalists in Stony Brook, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.5%
Master's Degree
28.7%
Associate's Degree
7.0%
High School or GED
6.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.2%
Some College
1.1%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by HR Generalists in Stony Brook, NY
4-6 years
50.9%
1-2 years
30.0%
2-4 years
7.8%
Less than 1 year
4.6%
6-8 years
4.6%
None
1.6%
10+ years
0.5%



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