Human Resources Consultant

Company: GTM Payroll Services Inc
Location: Clifton Park
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description GTM Payroll & HR is seeking experienced Human Resource professionals with generalist experience with a focus on Payroll, Onboarding, Leave Management, Terminations, Recordkeeping, Recruiting, Employee Relations and Performance Management. Our current opening requires onsite work in the Albany, NY area (Capital Region). We offer flexible work arrangements with part-time and full-time schedules, work remotely or on-site. At GTM you are employed as a consultant and offered benefits for full-time work. Our HR Consultants support in-house client needs: job postings, candidate screenings, payroll processing, benefit enrollments, and performance evaluations. As an HR consultant, you will work with a senior HR consultant under their leadership when applicable. GTM's client base includes a wide range of small to mid-size companies & nonprofit organizations in the Capital Region and beyond! GTM HR Consultants regularly travel to our client's workplace and do not have a fixed work location. GTM offers successful candidates the ability to practice HR leadership in a flexible environment that values high-quality HR practices, independence, work/life balance & professional growth. GTM HR Generalist Consultants support relationships with assigned clients are responsible for activities such as: Building orientation programs. Implementing and conducting new hire onboarding programs. Benefits administration including open enrollments. Employee relations matters. Receipt of employee complaints related to sexual and other forms of harassment. Employee leave administration including STD, PFL, FMLA and ADA. Ensure labor law poster compliance. Coordinate offboarding processes including COBRA administration. Maintain working knowledge of HR trends and changes in relevant employment law. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent training and experience (advanced HR degree a plus). Ability to understand and comply with Federal and State Employment Laws. Minimum of 5 years of HR Generalist & business experience. Business acumen is as important as HR knowledge to be successful in this position. Must have experience administering payroll and ability to convert from one system to another. Isolved HCM experience is preferred. Must possess: Strong understanding of payroll practices including NYS Wage Prevention Act, FLSA and DOL Wage and Hour. Experience with annual benefit open enrollment and ACA requirements. Understanding of HR-related employment laws and DOL requirements. Experience with various payroll/HCM platforms or the aptitude to learn. Strong PC, oral, and written communications. Creative thinking and problem-solving ability. Conceptual and practical thinking. Ability to communicate timely, effectively and empathetically. Collaborative skills with all job levels. Organization and time management skills. Curiosity, analytical skills, professionalism, and credibility Computer & math skills are required (especially MS Excel & Word). Experience running multiple-state employer payrolls preferred. Professional HR Certification is strongly preferred (PHR or SPHR). This opportunity to join a team of professionals offers some independence, a flexible work schedule, a competitive pay rate and benefits including Paid Time Off and insurance. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Don't miss out. Send us your resume today!

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