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HR Generalist

Job Locations US-NY-Hawthorne
Requisition ID
2026-13033
Position Type
Full-Time
Schedule Shift
1
Hours Per Week
35
Travel
10%
Category
Human Resources
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Overview

The Human Resources Generalist provides comprehensive support for the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department at New York Medical College. This position serves as a key contact for faculty, staff and managers, supporting HR operations, and helping to manage HR systems, while also partnering with HR leadership to deliver excellent client service across the organization.

 

The HR Generalist will act as a liaison between employees and HR functional areas, ensuring timely, accurate, and professional responses to inquiries, and contributing to continuous process improvement within the department. This role combines transactional HR responsibilities with broader generalist duties, including employee relations, communications, and project support.

Responsibilities

Employee & Client Support

  • Serve as a primary HR contact for employee inquiries, providing accurate information or referring complex issues to the appropriate HR team member.
  • Provide day-to-day, transactional support for HR technology systems, including user assistance, data updates, and basic troubleshooting.

Onboarding & Offboarding

  • Support the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring completion of pre-employment requirements, E-Verify, background checks, and new hire documentation when needed.
  • Facilitate the offboarding process, including exit documentation and coordination with payroll and benefits, and all other necessary systems.

Benefits & Leave Administration

  • Coordinate and track employee leaves of absence (FMLA, PFL, STD, LTD), partnering with the third-party administrators.
  • Handle workers’ compensation claims and related communications.

HR Operations & Systems

  • Assist in data management by maintaining and updating employee records in Banner and document management systems.
  • Manage vendor invoices, requisitions, and budget tracking for HR-related expenses.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives in HR systems and data management.

Additional Projects

  • Collaborate with Touro University HR colleagues on cross-campus initiatives.
  • All other tasks as assigned by either the Assistant Director or Director of Human Resources.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (4+years) in HR
  • 1-2 years of progressive Human Resources experience
  • Working knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws
  • Experience maintaining confidential employee records and HRIS systems
  • Experience handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion
  • Experience supporting multiple Human Resources Functions

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Microsoft Office
  • Leave management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Ability to handle sensitive conversations
  • Relationship building
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to adapt and learn new skills/systems

Minimum Salary

USD $50,096.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $62,620.00/Yr.

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New York Medical College offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees* which includes:

  • Full range of Health Plans
    • Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
    • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
    • Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
  • Dependent Care and Transit Programs
  • Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance  
  • Short-term and Long-term disability programs 
  • Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
  • New York Medical College Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
  • Legal plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Early-Release Fridays (October - March)
  • Generous Paid Time Off
    • Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave
    • Annual Holiday Schedule


    *Members of the 1199 SEIU and 32BJ unions may participate in some of NYMC’s voluntary benefits, but they participate in separate Health and Welfare benefit programs.

    New York Medical College (NYMC), a member of Touro University, is a health sciences College whose purpose is to educate clinical and public health professionals as well as researchers, to conduct biomedical and population-based research. Through its faculty and affiliated partners, the College engenders a diverse and inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of excellence, scholarship and professionalism.

    Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

    Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 202 West 43rd Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, nicole.barnett@touro.edu (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at compliance@touro.edu and 646-565-6000 x55330.