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Pinckney Hugo Group, LLC

People Operations Generalist

city of syracuse, NY

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Pinckney Hugo Group, LLC lists this People Operations Generalist opportunity in city of syracuse, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

People Operations Generalist , People & Operations Department

(This role will be based out of our Syracuse, NY office)

Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive People Operations Generalist to support the full employee lifecycle at Pinckney Hugo Group. This includes core areas such as employee relations, benefit and leave administration, learning and development, recruiting, onboarding and offboarding, and compliance. This role serves as a key point of contact for employees and leadership and helps ensure consistent execution of HR policies, procedures, and programs at the agency. You will be trusted to conduct your day-to-day with a sense of ownership and visibility in a collaborative team environment.

This is an ideal role for a resourceful self-starter who has experience owning the day-to-day responsibilities of a People Operations/HR function. You will have an exciting opportunity to make an impact on our culture, operations, and employee experience.

You will work closely with our talented Admin Team (Operations, Payroll, Finance & Accounting), as well as the Partners.

Employee Relations

Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding day-to-day workplace concerns, grievances, and policy interpretation

Coach leaders through performance conversations, feedback loops, corrective action plans, and documentation compliance

Handle employee transitions, including terminations and severance

Benefit & Leave Administration

Act as first point of contact for employee questions, escalating to our Broker as needed

Coordinate open enrollment for employee benefit programs

Manage leave programs (FMLA, PFL, Disability, etc.)

Learning & Development

Manage learning & development opportunities to support career growth for employees

Oversee the performance review process, ensuring it is conducted effectively and constructively

Talent Lifecycle

Manage recruiting function from end to end for all openings at the agency

Manage new hire onboarding process: background check, new hire paperwork, welcome emails, onboarding schedules, IT/equipment configuration, orientation

Manage offboarding process: equipment/account deactivation, termination paperwork, internal communications

Compliance & People Operations

Maintain and update our HRIS (Rippling), handling employee changes and data integrity

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws

Collaborate with software tools and vendors to optimize HR processes and systems

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)

5+ years of progressively building experience in People Operations/HR, including recruiting, compliance, performance management, benefit administration, and employee relations

Proven track record of managing the full employee lifecycle autonomously

Strong knowledge of multi-state employment laws and regulations

Proficiency in HRIS systems and ATS tools (we use Rippling & JazzHR)

Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook, Teams)

Strong organization skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Ability to manage outsourced partners and vendors

Experience supporting a company size of 50-100 employees, preferred

HR certification is preferred (PHR, SHRM-CP)

WHY WE'RE HIRING?

The short answer? We're looking to keep a good thing going. An independently owned full-service marketing agency, Pinckney Hugo Group has grown consistently over the past 20 or so years.

We've created bigger and better work, added to our capabilities and expanded to serve a wider range of regional, national and international clients. It's all happened because we've been able to bring in incredibly talented and dedicated people to help build something special. And because we don't plan on slowing down anytime soon, we're posting career opportunities like this one.

WHY PHG?

For starters, you'll have the chance to work on some of the biggest brands and most exciting projects in the world — all from right here in Upstate New York, and in some cases, from the comfort of your home.

You'll be challenged, but you'll never be on your own. What we offer takes a full team. And we're just that — a team. A group of complementary talents that, when unleashed together, can do anything we set our minds to.

Hybrid work – split your week between working in our office or at home

Generous PTO policy, including flex time

Paid parental leave

Medical, vision, dental benefits

Resources for savings and investments such as our 401(k) plan with company match

Company-sponsored events and swag

Dog friendly work environment

Opportunities to learn, develop, network, and connect

Total compensation for this role is designed to be competitive with the market. The anticipated salary range for this Syracuse, NY-based position is $75,000 to $90,000 per year. The final offer will depend on the candidate's experience, skills, abilities, and geographic location, along with other business and organizational considerations. PHG also provides a comprehensive benefits package; for more information, please visit our website.

OUR HIRING PHILOSOPHY

At Pinckney Hugo Group, we believe that diversity improves our agency and helps us to better serve our clients by offering different views, perspectives and experiences. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and team, and aspire to better reflect the brands and people we serve. We strongly encourage people of color, members of the LGBTQAI+ community, people with disabilities and other underrepresented groups to apply to join our team. No matter who you are, you'll find opportunity here. We'll empower you to work on amazing brands with incredible teams, all while giving you the space you need to make this time whatever you want it to be.

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