HR Generalist

Description

Location: HK Programs Corporate Office – 2 Summit Court, Fishkill, NY 12524
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Compensation: $24–$28 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications

Featured Benefit: Employer-Paid Childcare

Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you work. Employer contributions cover the cost of care, so you can focus on your job while your child participates in a safe, structured, and engaging program, all without needing to arrange outside care.

About the Role

Healthy Kids Programs is seeking a motivated HR Generalist with at least 1 year of HR experience to lead employee engagement initiatives, benefits administration, HR operations, and compliance in our Fishkill, NY office. This on-site role offers opportunities to deliver presentations, lead training sessions, and engage directly with candidates, current employees and managers. You’ll gain hands-on experience across all HR functions while advancing your HR career in a supportive, people-first organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead employee engagement initiatives through surveys, communications, and check-ins
• Conduct monthly benefits education sessions, virtual orientations, and HR workshops
• Administer benefits for new hires, life events, and open enrollment
• Oversee the company Handbook and policies
• Manage leave requests and ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, FLSA)
• Independently support employee relations matters, including conflicts, performance concerns, and disciplinary actions
• Administer HRIS/HRIMS systems (Paylocity, ADP, Paychex, or similar) by creating and updating employee records, processing onboarding/offboarding and role changes, managing workflows and approvals, generating reports, and configuring system settings
• Perform recruiting and onboarding functions for new staff
• Assist in payroll processing including verifying accuracy of payroll data
• Support managers on HR operations, performance management, and documentation
• Generate HR reports for compliance and organizational decision-making

Requirements

Education & Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of HR experience, generalist experience preferred.
• Associate’s degree (or equivalent) in Human Resources or a related field
• Hands-on experience administering HRIS/HRIMS systems (Paylocity, ADP, Paychex, or similar), including employee record management, reporting, workflow administration, and system configuration
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills; comfortable leading workshops, orientations, and team meetings
• Excellent organizational skills with consistent follow-through
• Experience managing employee conflicts and performance discussions
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Discretion in handling confidential information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be a self-starter
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365

Benefits & Perks

• Employer-Paid Childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in our program on the days you work with us
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• AFLAC Supplemental Plans
• 401(k) for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Paid Sick Time Off
• On-Demand Pay
• Career development and growth opportunities

Why Join Us

• Work in a people-first culture where HR plays a central role in employee success
• Take initiative and make a real impact while developing your HR career
• Collaborate with a dedicated, supportive team in a dynamic, growing organization
• Opportunities to lead presentations, workshops, and employee engagement initiatives
• Enjoy unique benefits like employer-paid childcare, comprehensive insurance, and flexible career growth

About Healthy Kids Programs

Healthy Kids is not just another childcare provider. We are Inc. 5,000’s fastest-growing provider of Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp Programs with over 150 locations. We are a certified benefit corporation on a mission to reinvent accessible and affordable childcare for today’s families and create opportunities for our team to d