Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum is an award-winning cemetery with over 500 acres of land featuring wide sweeping green lawns, flowing fountains, stunning architecture, historical monuments, vibrant flower beds, and blossoming trees. We are seeking a full-time Human Resources Generalist to support our Human Resources Department in Farmingdale, NY. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day support for human resources programs, personnel transaction and/or training activities. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in a HR Generalist role in a fast-paced environment that has shifting priorities. This is a fully onsite position. Remote work is not available.
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Serve as an HR partner to employees and supervisors in a fastpaced environment.
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Provide HR support to hourly and salaried employees, including employee relations and policy interpretation
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Conduct onboarding, orientation, and training
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Support fullcycle recruitment: job postings, screening, interviews, hiring, and onboarding
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Maintain employee records, personnel files, and HRIS data accurately
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Administer benefits enrollment, leave of absence, and employee programs
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Assist with payroll coordination, time & attendance, and wage compliance
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Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws
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Respond to unemployment claims, verifications of employment, and wage attachments
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Assist with safety programs and HR compliance audits
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Perform additional HR administrative and projectbased duties as needed
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Health, dental, and vision insurance
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Paid time off (Vacation, Sick and Personal Days)
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9 Holidays
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Retirement plan with Company match
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Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
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3+ years of experience as an HR Generalist or similar role
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Knowledge of HR best practices, employee relations, and employment law
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Excellent in managing and shifting priorities, managing multiple projects and deadlines
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Excellent oral and written communication skills; has the ability to interact with all level and job functions both internal and external to the organization
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Strong communication, prioritization, organizational, and problemsolving skills
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Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
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Strong ability to work proactively and take initiative
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Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Products
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HR certification (SHRMCP, PHR)
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Familiarity with payroll systems, HRIS, and timekeeping software
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Experience supporting a workforce of manual laborers preferred
Since 1902, Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum has been a place of remembrance for generations. To honor our legacy, we are looking for talented, compassionate, and dedicated people. If you are one of them, we want to talk to you!
