HR Generalist

Billion Oyster Project’s Human Resources Generalist is an emotionally intelligent, energetic, multi-tasking individual who genuinely embraces a fast-paced environment with the ability to be both organized and personally engaging with high ethical standards and integrity and who maintains confidentiality in handling sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. The position requires confidentiality, meaningful HR experience, and the ability to move seamlessly between people, projects, and administration. The HR Generalist collaborates with various departments to ensure that the organization's human resources needs are met while maintaining a positive and inclusive work environment. We want someone who innately cares about people while ensuring that our diverse culture is supported by the systems and structures it needs to continue thriving. 

What you’ll do: 

The top five HR functions we prioritize at Billion Oyster Project include employee relations and talent management, managing compensation and benefits, overseeing recruitment and staffing, ensuring safety and compliance, and providing training and development to our ever-growing team. To that end, this position includes the following tasks and oversight: 

● Support BOP staff by overseeing performance outcomes, job satisfaction, company culture, employee engagement, workforce planning, and DEI compliance. 

● Administration of employee compensation, including salaries, bonuses, and benefits packages, processing payroll, ensuring fairness and compliance with legal requirements and attracting, sourcing, and hiring qualified candidates to fill open positions within the organization. 

● Maintain employee records as mandated by law. 

● Work to ensure workplace safety and compliance with all labor standards, laws, and regulations. 

● Design and implement training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge, fostering professional growth and career advancement. 

Proficiency in all forms of communication, along with the ability to collaborate with all Billion Oyster Project leaders and their teams, is paramount. We want someone who is deeply compelled by our mission and all the people who advance it while promoting a healthy working environment. We aim for a person who can strategically juggle the competing priorities of both people and tasks while maintaining a positive, can-do spirit and presence

Minimum Qualifications

 ● Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field and 3-5 years of human resources experience OR At least 5+ years of experience in HR with a current certification. 

● Experience with using and managing a human resource management system (HRMS) and human resource information system (HRIS). 

● Certification with an HR certifying body (SHRM-CP or SCP, PHR or SPHR certification) and DEIJ experience and training. 

● Solid understanding of, and experience with, NY employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices. 

● Able to exercise a high level of confidentiality.