Bilingual HR Generalist

Location: Newburgh, NY
Position: Temporary (with potential for permanent placement)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM or 9 AM - 5 PM
Salary: $25 - $27 per hour

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Bilingual HR Generalist to join our team in Newburgh, NY. This temporary role has the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

Bilingual HR Generalist Responsibilities:

• Administer essential HR functions including workforce management, recruitment, employee and labor relations, health and safety, compensation, benefits, training, diversity initiatives, employee engagement, leave management, attendance tracking, payroll, and maintenance of employee records.
• Communicate and facilitate organizational policies and programs, ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations.
• Provide internal support and collaborate with various business lines to meet human resources needs.
• Evaluate, select, and manage vendors offering supplemental HR services.
• Coordinate with HR support staff to process and maintain employment, attendance, and other relevant records.

Bilingual HR Generalist Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of HR experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is essential.

If you are a dedicated HR professional with the required qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team and contribute to our mission of fostering a positive and compliant work environment.

Why choose Ethan Allen Workforce Solutions? We work one-on-one with job seekers. Each of our Staffing Specialists is trained in one division, so they get to know those clients and become experts in that field. Your resume will never be lost in the ‘black box’ and you will never hear an automated call during office hours.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Applications are considered on the basis of skills, experience and qualifications without regard to race, age, creed, color, nationality, gender, sexual preference, marital status, military background, disability or any other legally protected status. All employment related decisions, including hiring, advancement, promotion, compensation, training, discipline, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment, are made in accord with this policy.

General Summary: 

Provides full-service banking to high-net-worth individuals, professionals and business owners.  Coordinates credit & lending, deposit-related services, including treasury/cash management, investment and trust services, and maintains customer awareness of company services.

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities:

1. Calls on potential or existing customers to develop new business by promoting company services and products.  Maintains integrity of program by targeting only qualified prospects and referring unqualified clients to the appropriate branch.  Seeks referrals from current client base.
2. Monitors entire credit approval process and account on-boarding.  Assists with cross sell of company-wide services such as credit cards, personal trusts, and investment and estate planning services.
3. Maintains frequent contact with clients, returning all incoming calls and addressing problems/questions.  Serves as a private banking relationship manager, in coordination with client sponsors to provide consumer and commercial banking services, advisory services, trusts and estates.
4. Has access to complete credit, banking files, investment and trust and estate client information.
5. Identifies and evaluates client needs by utilizing financial profiles to determine cross-sale opportunities to meet production objectives.
6. Participate in selected community activities and organizations to enhance the company’s prestige with customers and generate new business.
7. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
8. Attends appropriate seminars and training classes to remain knowledgeable about all company products, programs, pricing, underwriting guidelines, procedures and documentation requirements.
9. Must comply with all company policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act and the Office of Foreign Assets Control
10. Interface with all areas of the bank.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE:

1. Bachelor’s degree required. Any advanced degrees or certifications preferred.  Candidates will be considered if they have a two-year degree with at least 5 years well rounded working banking experience in different areas of a bank (banking, trust, lending and investments).
2. CFP certification a plus.
3. In market experience / local book of business a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

1. General knowledge of all related private banking services, especially credit, lending, deposit, asset management and trust/estates matters.
2. Excellent communication skills, effective writer with high-touch professional demeanor.
3. Ability to communicate both inside and outside of bank.
4. Quality control of all products used by the customer.
5. Proficiency in sales and service techniques – prospecting and networking.
6. Strong financial acumen, general knowledge of commercial lending to small businesses.
7. Ability to establish credibility and rapport, excellent customer contact skills.
8. Contacts in the market, especially Centers of Influence are helpful.
9. Superior writing skills; public speaking required.
10. Extensive experience with Salesforce CRM platform.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

1. General office environment with frequent client facing contact.
2. Fast-paced
3. Deliver exceptional client experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Perform primarily sedentary work with limited physical exertion and occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs. 
2. Must be capable of climbing. Descending stairs in emergency situation. 
3. Must be able to operate routine office equipment including telephone, copier, and calculator. 
4. Must be able to work extended hours whenever required or requested by management.  Must be capable of regular, reliable and timely attendance.
5. In and out of market travel required.

Special Note:

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents, must be able to perform the essential job functions as set forth above.  Orange Bank and Trust Company is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

Upon request, individuals with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the bank.  Please inform the Human Resources Department if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or, at the appropriate time, to perform the essential functions of the job. 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee.  Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate, based on the employee’s knowledge, skill and ability as well as his/her mental and physical abilities.

Overview: The Senior Human Resources Business Partner operates as a strategic advisor, seamlessly blending client consultation with hands-on HR management. Leveraging comprehensive knowledge of NYS Certified PEO product offerings, this role delivers tailored solutions for small to mid-size clients. Serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), the Senior HR Business Partner fosters proactive client engagement, acting as the primary liaison between the Professional Employer Organization (PEO) and clients. Collaborating closely with internal stakeholders, this role ensures alignment with HR compliance standards and enhances employee culture and relations. A critical aspect of this role involves providing guidance on Federal and State (NY) HR/Employment Law alongside the Director of Human Resources, empowering clients to navigate complex HR challenges effectively.

Senior Human Resources Business Partner Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (5+ years) in HR Generalist or managerial roles with a focus on Employee Relations and industry exposure.
• Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday in Poughkeepsie.
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proactive in skill development to stay abreast of evolving HR landscapes.
• Flexibility for local commuting, up to 25% during standard working hours.
• Full comprehension of all human resource functional areas.
• SHRM or PHR certification preferred.

Senior Human Resources Business Partner Responsibilities:

• Provides consultative support to clients, addressing HR concerns and collaborating with internal experts to deliver actionable solutions.
• Acts as a hands-on resource, directly managing tasks such as updating Employee Handbooks, exploring employment law compliance, and ensuring benefit communications clarity, utilizing specialized software.
• Offers expert advice on Performance Management, Recruitment and Retention Strategies, Compensation, Performance Development, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, Compliance, Regulations, and Culture Enhancement.
• Ensures shared employees meet all mandatory training and certification requirements.
• Interprets HR policies and procedures, resolving employee relations issues, and seeking guidance from HR Director and Legal Counsel when necessary.
• Keeps abreast of HR trends and conducts training sessions based on industry best practices.
• Upholds a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service to clients.

Compensation: Employee benefits encompass Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Family Leave, Life Insurance, 401(k) Retirement, Holidays, Vacation, and Sick days. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, offering extensive exposure to various industries.

This presents a unique opportunity for an HR Professional seeking to deliver strategic HR insights while actively managing hands-on HR tasks for businesses across the Hudson Valley.

Why choose Ethan Allen Workforce Solutions? We offer many entry level administrative positions that are great for candidates who are looking to expand their skill set or get their foot in the door with many companies in the Hudson Valley. We’ve built our relationships with clients based on the candidates we send them, and they trust that we will send them top quality candidates. Candidates love working with us because we are able to find them work quickly. Our employees are paid on a weekly basis and are afforded the opportunity to enroll in our health insurance plan. Many of our positions are temp-to-hire, meaning that after a certain amount of time, the client can choose to hire our employee as one of their own.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Applications are considered on the basis of skills, experience and qualifications without regard to race, age, creed, color, nationality, gender, sexual preference, marital status, military background, disability or any other legally protected status. All employment related decisions, including hiring, advancement, promotion, compensation, training, discipline, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment, are made in accord with this policy.