HR Generalist

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Tonawanda, NY, USA
In-Office
70K-85K Annually
Mid level
Real Estate • Renewable Energy
The Role
Leads full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, internship programming, employee support, benefits and leave administration, HR reporting, compliance, and engagement initiatives. Partners with hiring managers to build talent pipelines, coordinate hiring activities, improve employee experiences, maintain HR systems and records, and support strategic HR projects. The role also involves local travel for recruiting events, career fairs, training, and company activities.
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About Montante Group

Montante Group delivers world-class real estate development, construction, and solar installation services through its three affiliated companies: Montante Construction, Montante Solar, and TM Montante Development. Our philosophy on any project is to provide clients with superior value through projects that are distinctive and smart. We take pride in our ability to deliver unique spaces that have low occupancy costs and create operational efficiencies for our tenants and customers.

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized HR Generalist to join our Human Resources team. This position plays an integral role in supporting our people, culture, and talent strategies across our three divisions.

The HR Generalist will lead and continuously improve critical HR processes, with a strong focus on talent acquisition, onboarding, and the day-to-day team member experience. Working closely with hiring managers and all team members, this individual will help us attract, hire, and onboard exceptional talent while providing responsive, professional HR support throughout the employee lifecycle. 

If you are an HR professional who enjoys connecting people with opportunities, creating welcoming employee experiences, and improving the processes that help an organization grow, we encourage you to apply. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional to grow with our organization!


What You’ll Do

Talent Acquisition

  • Coordinate and facilitate full-cycle recruiting activities across the organization.
  • Partner with hiring managers to develop recruiting strategies and establish hiring timelines.
  • Draft and post engaging job advertisements across recruiting, professional, social media, and community platforms.
  • Source candidates through job boards, professional networks, referrals, community partnerships, and direct outreach.
  • Screen applications, conduct phone interviews, and provide objective candidate recommendations.
  • Coordinate interviews, assessments, feedback, candidate communications, and selection activities.
  • Build talent pipelines for recurring and strategically important positions.
  • Develop relationships with colleges, universities, workforce development organizations, apprenticeship programs, recruiting firms, and community partners.
  • Manage recruiting advertising and sourcing investments, evaluate effectiveness, and recommend adjustments.
  • Develop and maintain recruiting dashboards and key performance indicators.
  • Collaborate with the Marketing team on employment branding and recruiting campaigns.

Onboarding and New Team Member Experience

  • Lead onboarding activities for newly hired team members.
  • Coordinate onboarding requirements with hiring managers and internal departments.
  • Facilitate new hire orientation and ensure required documentation is completed accurately and on time.
  • Serve as a primary resource for new team members as they transition into the organization.
  • Identify opportunities to strengthen and improve the onboarding experience.

Internship  Programming

  • Coordinate Montante’s summer internship program, including intern orientation, developmental programming, communications, calendars, and program logistics.
  • Work with internal stakeholders to create a meaningful and engaging intern experience.
  • Coordinate job site visits, company celebrations, recognition activities, community involvement opportunities, and other culture-building programs.
  • Gather participant feedback, evaluate program outcomes, and recommend improvements to internship and early talent initiatives.

Team Member Support and Engagement

  • Respond to routine HR questions and provide exceptional service to team members and leaders.
  • Support employee engagement initiatives and help expand programming as the organization grows.
  • Maintain training, certification, and participation records.
  • Assist with employee relations matters by gathering information, documenting concerns, and escalating sensitive issues appropriately.
  • Support the administration and communication of HR policies and procedures.
  • Assist with team-building and culture-focused initiatives.

Benefits, Leave, and HR Operations

  • Administer benefit enrollments for new hires and qualifying life events.
  • Assist with annual open enrollment activities and respond to team member questions about benefit programs.
  • Coordinate leave programs, including FMLA, PFL, DBL, Workers’ Compensation, and other leave requests.
  • Maintain accurate team member information within HRIS, ATS, and benefits systems.
  • Assist with HR reporting, audits, compliance, and record-retention activities.
  • Help ensure HR processes, workflows, and standard operating procedures remain current and effective.
  • Support strategic HR initiatives and projects led by the Vice President of Human Resources. 


What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • At least three years of experience in human resources, recruiting, talent acquisition, or a related area.
  • Experience coordinating multiple hiring processes simultaneously.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Clear, professional, and efficient verbal and written communication.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HR technology, including applicant tracking systems.
  • A growth mindset and a desire to learn and grow an HR Career!

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with full-cycle recruiting in commercial construction or a related industry.

Travel

Regular local travel as the role necessitates for recruiting events, career fairs, community partnerships, training programs, and company events. 

Compensation Package:

  • Competitive base wages starting between $70,000 to $85,000 annual base per year with annual salary review and bonus eligibility.
  • Hybrid work option (3/2) flexed as role demands.
  • A comprehensive benefit package including medical insurance with employer contribution towards premium, employer paid life insurance, and employer paid long term disability
  • 401k Retirement plan with 4% employer match and immediate vesting
  • Generous paid time off (starting at 15 days per calendar year) and 8 paid holidays
  • Financial insurance protection options which include short- and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, critical illness and accident insurance, legal and identity theft options, and pet insurance.
  • Community and Employee engagement events and initiatives

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
  • At least three years of experience in human resources, recruiting, talent acquisition, or a related area
  • Experience coordinating multiple hiring processes simultaneously
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Clear, professional, and efficient verbal and written communication
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HR technology, including applicant tracking systems
  • Growth mindset and desire to learn and grow an HR career
  • Experience with full-cycle recruiting in commercial construction or a related industry
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The Company
HQ: Buffalo, NY
40 Employees
Year Founded: 2008

What We Do

Montante Group is a family-owned, Tonawanda, NY-based company that delivers real estate development, construction, and solar installation services through its three affiliated companies: TM Montante Development, Montante Construction, and Montante Solar. Starting as a family-owned business in 1935 and becoming Montante Group in 2008, it unites development, construction, renewable energy, and property management to provide clients with superior value through distinctive, smart projects.

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