The Smilist is hiring: Human Resources Generalist in Village of Great Neck

Purpose

We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented HR Generalist to support our growing HR function. This position will have a strong emphasis on benefits administration, HRIS coordination, and HR administrative operations, as well as supporting employee training initiatives. The HR Generalist will play a key role in maintaining smooth day-to-day HR operations, improving employee experience, and driving process improvements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for employee benefits inquiries related to health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k), FSA/HSA, and COBRA
• Manage benefits enrollments, terminations, and life event changes in HRIS and with external vendors
• Coordinate the annual open enrollment process, including system configuration, employee communication, and vendor liaison
• Reconcile benefits invoices and ensure accurate payroll deductions
• Assist in administering leaves of absence (FMLA, disability, personal leave) and maintain related documentation
• Oversee data integrity and regular maintenance of employee records in the HRIS
• Coordinate HRIS system updates, configurations, and reporting in partnership with HR and IT teams
• Create and deliver user training on self-service functions for employees and managers
• Generate reports and dashboards to support audits, compliance, and decision-making
• Maintain digital and physical employee files in compliance with federal and state laws
• Assist with onboarding/offboarding processes, including I-9 completion, background checks, and exit documentation
• Prepare employment letters, benefits summaries, and HR communications as needed
• Support HR compliance initiatives including policy updates, audits, and record retention
• Assist in coordinating employee training sessions, lunch & learns, and compliance training
• Maintain tracking of mandatory training and employee development activities
• Help evaluate training feedback and recommend process improvements
• Act as a resource for employees on HR policies, procedures, and self-service tools
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• 3–5 years of experience in an HR Generalist or HR Coordinator role with significant exposure to benefits and HRIS systems
• Experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., ADP, Workday, UKG) and benefit administration systems
• Strong understanding of HR compliance and benefits-related laws (e.g., COBRA, ACA, ERISA, FMLA)
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong Excel and data reporting skills preferred
  
  

Location: Hybrid: Mondays and Tuesdays in Great Neck, NY

Schedule: Full Time - Monday through Friday (9am-5pm ET)

Compensation: $70,000-$85,000 annually

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