Human Resources Generalist

Talent Acquisition & HR Generalist – Drive Hiring Success & Support People Operations!

Are you passionate about connecting great people with meaningful work? GardaWorld Security Services is seeking a dynamic Talent Acquisition & HR Generalist in Syracuse, NY to play a vital role in recruiting top talent and supporting essential HR processes in a fast-paced, high-volume recruiting environment. In this hybrid role, you'll partner with hiring managers to source and secure exceptional candidates while ensuring a smooth and compliant onboarding experience.

If you thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment and are ready to make an impact across both recruiting and HR operations, we invite you to bring your drive, organization, and people skills to one of the most respected names in security services.

What’s in it for You

• Competitive Salary: $60,000 - $63,000 / year

• Work Site Location: Syracuse, NY

• Set Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, 401(k) with employer matching contributions, paid time off (PTO) policy, paid holidays, disability coverage, and life insurance options.

• Career Growth: Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld

Your Responsibilities as a Talent Acquisition & HR Generalist

Talent Acquisition (Recruiting)

• Attract, source, and recruit top talent for GardaWorld Security Services branches within your assigned market.

• Partner closely with hiring managers to forecast needs and craft effective sourcing strategies.

• Deploy best-in-class recruiting tactics—cold calling, internet searches, database mining, social media, and more—to build robust candidate pipelines.

• Collaborate with the Regional Talent Leader to design and execute recruitment plans for critical roles and nurture pre-qualified talent pools.

• Maintain meticulous candidate records and workflow status in IBM Kenexa BrassRing (ATS).

• Track labor-market trends, competitive intelligence, and sourcing metrics to continuously improve hiring outcomes.

• Deliver a consistently high level of customer service to internal clients, external partners, and candidates.

• Support additional sourcing, recruitment, marketing, and retention projects as needed.

Human Resources (HR Operations)

• Conduct pre-employment background checks, employment verifications, and drug-test reviews.

• Create and maintain complete, compliant, and confidential employee files.

• Enter new-hire data accurately into the HRIS and perform ongoing employee record maintenance.

• Prepare routine or ad-hoc employee reports and dashboards.

• Serve as a resource to employees, answering questions on HR policies and procedures.

• Stay current on federal, state, and local employment laws and apply them to day-to-day practices.

• Safeguard all sensitive information and uphold strict confidentiality standards.

General

• Perform other duties as assigned to support overall talent acquisition and HR objectives.

Your Qualifications:

• Authorized to work in the United States

• Associate’s degree in human resources or related field

• At least 3 years of experience in staffing or high-volume recruitment is required

• A valid driver's license and maintain a driving record that meets company vehicle and insurance eligibility standards.

Your Skills and Competencies:

• Full-Cycle Recruiting Knowledge – Understanding of sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding in high-volume or fast-paced environments.

• HR Systems & Tools Proficiency – Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., IBM Kenexa BrassRing) and HRIS platforms for data entry and tracking.

• Communication & Interpersonal Skills – Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships across departments and with external candidates.

• Organizational & Time Management – Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a high-volume workload.

• Attention to Detail & Confidentiality – Accuracy in data entry and strict adherence to handling sensitive information discreetly.

• Adaptability & Problem-Solving – Flexibility to adjust to evolving business needs and proactively resolve recruiting or HR-related challenges.

GardaWorld: Make the World a Safer Place

In the United States, GardaWorld Security remains the only guarding security company to be Certified by Great Place to Work. This could be more than a job - 26% of our corporate employees started as frontline workers.

GardaWorld Security is a global champion in sophisticated and tailored security solutions, employing and training highly skilled and dedicated professionals across the globe, offering a wealth of opportunities to individuals looking to gain experience and develop professionally in a growing industry.

It is the policy of GardaWorld Security Services to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability in accordance with applicable federal laws. In addition, GardaWorld Security Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to hiring, placement, assignment, promotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. It is also the policy of GardaWorld Security Services not to honor requests that employees be assigned on the basis of sex or any other classification protected by law, unless such request is based on a bona fide occupational qualification for that assignment.