Human Resources Generalist
Date: Oct 22, 2025
Location: Munnsville, NY, US, 13409
Company: Briggs & Stratton
Job Skills Requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of human resources functions and a specific function within HR
- Strong organization and time management/project management skills necessary to prioritize and manage multiple, complex projects, potentially with conflicting priorities; ability to react quickly in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Good communication skills to facilitate work with diverse groups of employees
- Demonstrated skills in employee relations with good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Able to work independently and use sound judgment in decision making
- Solid computer skills
- Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location
Position Description
Provides Human Resources support to one or more group(s) of employees.
Job Responsibilities
- Serves as the primary resource for employees and managers related to one or more functional HR areas; develops reports and analyses as required; recommends action within HR and/or to employees and managers; provides proactive resolution of employee concerns and problems with goal of future problem prevention.
- Researches, analyzes and develops recommendations for continuous improvement of HR processes, procedures or programs to deliver innovative solutions to meet needs: assists in the implementation of new or revised policies and procedures.
- Delivers written communications and presentations to communicate concepts related to one or more functional HR areas for diverse audiences of employees; develops and conducts training and presentations.
- Manage the recruitment efforts for hourly, exempt and nonexempt employees, students and temporary employees; may conduct new-employee orientations.
- Proactively partner with managers to identify and develop talent within the assigned business; coach employees and managers, as necessary, in the individual performance and development process to achieve career goals.
- Partner with business to manage employee relations issues such as Performance Improvement Plans, investigations, disciplinary measures, etc.
- Work with managers and the Compensation team to ensure total compensation for the business is competitive. Identify, facilitate, and resolve compensation and benefits issues quickly.
- Supports outsourced processes, such as, FMLA/LOA and Workers Compensation providing feedback when issues arise along with solutions.
- Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
- Performs other duties as assigned, which may include leading project of varying scale or scope.
Education
Experience Requirements
- Minimum three years related professional, progressive experience in human resources setting; experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
Physical & Environmental Requirements
Position Description
Provides Human Resources support to one or more group(s) of employees.
You will do this by:
- Serving as the primary resource for employees and managers related to one or more functional HR areas; develops reports and analyses as required; recommends action within HR and/or to employees and managers; provides proactive resolution of employee concerns and problems with the goal of future problem prevention.
- Researching, analyzing and developing recommendations for continuous improvement of HR processes, procedures or programs to deliver innovative solutions to meet needs: assists in the implementation of new or revised policies and procedures.
- Delivering written communications and presentations to communicate concepts related to one or more functional HR areas for diverse audiences of employees; develops and conducts training and presentations.
- Managing the recruitment efforts for hourly, exempt and nonexempt employees, students and temporary employees; may conduct new-employee orientations.
- Proactively partnering with managers to identify and develop talent within the assigned business; coach employees and managers, as necessary, in the individual performance and development process to achieve career goals.
- Partnering with business to manage employee relations issues such as Performance Improvement Plans, investigations, disciplinary measures, etc.
- Working with managers and the Compensation team to ensure total compensation for the business is competitive. Identify, facilitate, and resolve compensation and benefits issues quickly.
- Supporting outsourced processes, such as, FMLA/LOA and Workers Compensation providing feedback when issues arise along with solutions.
- Maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
- Performing other duties as assigned, which may include leading projects of varying scale or scope
You will do this by:
-
Good communication skills to facilitate work with diverse groups of employees
-
Demonstrated skills in employee relations with good analytical and problem-solving skills
-
Able to work independently and use sound judgment in decision making
-
Solid computer skills
-
Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location
Experience Requirements
-
Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of human resources functions and a specific function within HR
-
Strong organization and time management/project management skills necessary to prioritize and manage multiple, complex projects, potentially with conflicting priorities; ability to react quickly in a fast-paced, changing environment
-
Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
NY Compensation: $52.000-$57,000
Education
Physical & Environmental Requirements
Job Skills Requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of human resources functions and a specific function within HR
- Strong organization and time management/project management skills necessary to prioritize and manage multiple, complex projects, potentially with conflicting priorities; ability to react quickly in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Good communication skills to facilitate work with diverse groups of employees
- Demonstrated skills in employee relations with good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Able to work independently and use sound judgment in decision making
- Solid computer skills
- Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location
Position Description
Provides Human Resources support to one or more group(s) of employees.
Job Responsibilities
- Serves as the primary resource for employees and managers related to one or more functional HR areas; develops reports and analyses as required; recommends action within HR and/or to employees and managers; provides proactive resolution of employee concerns and problems with goal of future problem prevention.
- Researches, analyzes and develops recommendations for continuous improvement of HR processes, procedures or programs to deliver innovative solutions to meet needs: assists in the implementation of new or revised policies and procedures.
- Delivers written communications and presentations to communicate concepts related to one or more functional HR areas for diverse audiences of employees; develops and conducts training and presentations.
- Manage the recruitment efforts for hourly, exempt and nonexempt employees, students and temporary employees; may conduct new-employee orientations.
- Proactively partner with managers to identify and develop talent within the assigned business; coach employees and managers, as necessary, in the individual performance and development process to achieve career goals.
- Partner with business to manage employee relations issues such as Performance Improvement Plans, investigations, disciplinary measures, etc.
- Work with managers and the Compensation team to ensure total compensation for the business is competitive. Identify, facilitate, and resolve compensation and benefits issues quickly.
- Supports outsourced processes, such as, FMLA/LOA and Workers Compensation providing feedback when issues arise along with solutions.
- Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
- Performs other duties as assigned, which may include leading project of varying scale or scope.
Education
Experience Requirements
- Minimum three years related professional, progressive experience in human resources setting; experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
Physical & Environmental Requirements
Nearest Major Market: Utica
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