Human Resources Generalist

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

As our HR Generalist, you’ll be the engine behind the day-to-day employee experience in a fast-moving, 24/7 environment. You’ll support field EMS crews, dispatch, fleet, and administrative teams by keeping the employee lifecycle running smoothly — from hire to payroll to promotion and beyond. In this hands-on role, you’ll handle the real stuff — employee relations, payroll, benefits, administrative, and recruiting support — while also helping us modernize how HR provides support across the organization. If you like variety, ownership, and seeing the impact of your work every day — this role is for you.

• Job Title: HR Generalist
• Location: Rochester, NY 14606

Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Schedule: M-F 9/80 (every other Friday off), occasional flexibility to support a 24/7 operation or community events

Salary Range: $25.00/hr - $29.00/hr

What You’ll Actually Do

• Payroll & Core HR Operations
• Run and process payroll for a multi-shift, hourly workforce.
• Audit timecards, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate and timely wage payments.
• Maintain compliance with wage and hour regulations.

Process employee status changes including promotions, transfers, pay adjustments, and terminations.

• Manage HRIS data entry and ensure accuracy across systems.
• Maintain personnel files and employment documentation.
• Generate routine HR and payroll reports for leadership.

Recruiting & Workforce Support

Assist with recruiting efforts for EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers, fleet, and corporate roles.

• Screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and prepare offer documentation.
• Support workforce planning needs in partnership with operations.
• Track hiring metrics and identify opportunities to improve time-to-fill.

Onboarding & Employee Experience

Assist with new hire orientations that connect employees to our mission, expectations, and culture.

• Coordinate pre-employment processes including background checks and new hire paperwork.
• Ensure employees are properly set up in payroll, benefits, and HR systems.
• Support onboarding check-ins and early retention efforts.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives and recognition programs.

Employee Relations & Performance Support

• Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions and concerns.
• Support investigations and documentation of workplace issues.
• Coach supervisors on performance management basics and policy application.
• Assist with corrective action documentation and performance improvement plans.
• Track trends in employee relations matters and escalate as appropriate.

Benefits & Leave Administration

• Administer benefits enrollments, life events, and employee updates.
• Support open enrollment and employee benefits education.
• Assist with leave of absence administration, including FMLA and other statutory leaves.

Respond to employee questions regarding coverage, deductions, eligibility, and leave processes.

Compliance, Policy & Process Improvement

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Support policy updates and handbook revisions.
• Assist with audit preparation and regulatory reporting.
• Track and report on turnover, retention, absenteeism, and workforce trends.
• Identify inefficiencies in HR processes and recommend improvements.

Support implementation of new HR tools and systems as part of our department transformation.

Other Duties as Assigned

What You Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources Management, or related field with 2+years experience in a Generalist role.

• Ability to run payroll and supporting hourly or shift-based employees.
• Working knowledge of benefits and leave administration.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfort handling sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to build relationships with frontline and leadership teams.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Healthcare, emergency services, logistics, or 24/7 operational experience is a plus.

HR certifications (PHR, SHRM-CP, etc.) are great — but impact matters more than letters. You can earn your certifications while growing with us.

Why This Role Is Different

• You’ll get hands-on experience across the full employee lifecycle.
• You’ll help strengthen and modernize HR processes.
• You’ll work in a mission-driven organization that literally saves lives.

You’ll build a strong operational foundation with room to grow into Senior HR Generalist or HRBP roles.

If you’re detail-oriented, people-focused, and ready to grow your HR career in a mission-driven organization, we’d love to meet you.

Monroe Ambulance is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion and diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.