HR Generalist – Contract, Gloversville, NY

About the role

We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join a contract assignment in Gloversville, New York. The role supports core HR operations, maintains accurate employee records, and delivers timely workforce reporting for leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and update employee records for hires, separations, leaves, transfers, status changes, and contract assignments.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual workforce reports for HR leadership.
• Coordinate onboarding activities, including documentation, data entry, and communication of HR processes.
• Assist with benefits administration, answering enrollment questions and processing changes.
• Enter, audit, and manage personnel data in HRIS tools while preserving data integrity.
• Document employee relations concerns, support investigations, and maintain confidentiality.
• Process accident and incident reports according to HR and workplace procedures.
• Respond to internal HR administrative requests across the employee lifecycle.

Required profile

• 3+ years of experience in human resources with broad exposure to HR administration.
• Practical knowledge of onboarding, benefits support, and day‑to‑day HR operations.
• Experience using HRIS platforms and maintaining high data accuracy.
• Background in employee relations and workplace investigations.
• Familiarity with leave tracking, employment status changes, and termination documentation.
• Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and discretion handling sensitive information.

Required skills