Human Resources Generalist (Lancaster)

Job Title: HR GeneralistDuration: 04 monthsShift: 8:00am to 5:00pmLocation: 5900 Genesee St Lancaster, NY 14086Pay Rate: $35.00/Hour on W2Role Overview:The HR Generalist partners with management to lead and execute key human resources processes, including talent management, employee engagement, performance management, and organizational development.This role ensures alignment with business strategies while fostering a high-performance and inclusive work environment.Key Responsibilities:HR Strategy & Business Partnership.Partner with management teams to drive HR processes such as total rewards, talent management, performance management, employee engagement, wellness, and organizational efficiency.Define and implement the entity's talent strategy, including identification and assessment of top talent.Champion talent management philosophies and best practices.Contribute to development initiatives aligned with business and company strategies.Ensure deployment of people strategy initiatives including change management, organizational design, leadership development, wellbeing, inclusion, and high performance.Talent Management & Development:Build and maintain a diverse, high-performing team to support business growth.Develop talent pipelines, succession plans, and leadership capabilities.Facilitate and lead learning and development initiatives across the site.Partner with cross-functional teams to provide development resources.Coach and support local leadership teams on people-related matters.Employee Engagement & Relations:Drive employee engagement initiatives for both hourly and salaried employees.Manage day-to-day employee relations and act as the first point of contact for hourly associates.Provide guidance on employee discipline, conflict resolution, and workplace concerns.Ensure consistent implementation of HR policies and leadership practices.Recruitment & Workforce Management:Lead end-to-end hourly recruitment including sourcing, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding.Support recruitment activities for other roles as needed.Assist with workforce changes including layoffs, terminations, and reduction in force.Facilitate onboarding, orientation, and induction processes.HR Operations & Shared Services Collaboration:Work closely with HR Shared Services and Centers of Excellence (recruitment, compensation, benefits, etc.) to execute HR activities.Support processes such as performance management, training, compensation analysis, and succession planning.Facilitate company programs and HR initiatives.Project Management & Execution:Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver HR programs and projects within defined timelines.Manage risks using structured project management approaches.Monitor and report on business objectives, project milestones, and key performance indicators.HR Systems & Analytics:Manage HR systems and ensure data accuracy using digital tools.Analyze HR data to provide insights and support strategic decision-making.