HR Generalist - Dewitt

HR Generalist

Why Byrne

At Byrne, we foster a culture built on teamwork, excellence, and professionalism. Our greatest strength lies in the exceptional talent and dedication of our team members across every part of the organization. We value their contributions and ensure they're recognized, rewarded, and compensated in ways that reflect their impact and expertise.

Pay and Benefits

• Salary Range - $63,500-$79,500 per year
• Competitive bonus programs
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits available day 1 of employment
• Supplemental benefits available on day 30 of employment
• Eligible for 401 (k) with a company match available on day 90 of employment
• Educational Support via tuition reimbursement and scholarship program

Work Shift and Location

6750 Benedict Road W East Syracuse, NY 13057

Monday - Friday

Job Overview

The HR Generalist plays a key role in executing assigned HR tasks. The HR Generalist does this by planning and administering policies related to all phases of human resources activity while performing duties personally or partnering with supervisors.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with HR leadership to support performance management, learning and development, compensation, benefits, and talent acquisition initiatives while providing first-line HR support to the business in areas including benefits, leaves, payroll, and employee relations.
• Promote employee engagement and goal alignment.
• Manage employee relations functions including counseling, coaching, corrective action administration, and conducting thorough investigations with appropriate documentation and feedback to all parties.
• Administer HR programs and policies including drug testing, benefits inquiries, leave administration, and payroll support while responding to employee questions regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
• Develop and maintain department goals, objectives, and systems while evaluating performance against established benchmarks, recommending process improvements, and implementing new approaches to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery.
• Create and maintain internal communications and employee engagement programs to build and strengthen relationships across the organization while establishing clear HR guidelines and best practices.

Min. Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field and/or 2+ years of progressive HR experience required.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• HCM experience is a plus.

Byrne

Headquartered in LaFayette, Byrne is a Central New York-based dairy company with a legacy spanning over 90 years. Its operations include an extended shelf-life (ESL) and ultra-high temperature (UHT) pasteurization plant in DeWitt, as well as an ESL manufacturing facility in Cortlandville. Byrne also maintains warehouse facilities in Syracuse and East Syracuse, along with a dedicated ice cream center in Syracuse. As a recognized industry leader, Byrne continues to drive innovation at the forefront of dairy processing and product development