Human Resources Generalist

Description

Human Resources Generalist-Job Description

Classification: Full-time, Hybrid, Exempt
Compensation: $68,500 – $75,000

About MISSSEY

MISSSEY works to support and uplift youth impacted by sexual exploitation and trafficking, ensuring they have access to resources, healing spaces, and opportunities for stability and self-sufficiency. Our mission is to provide trauma-informed, survivor-centered, and youth-focused services that empower young people to transition from victim to survivor to leader. We recognize the resilience of survivors and work collaboratively to break cycles of harm while fostering pathways to healing, independence, and long-term success.

For more information about MISSSEY, please visit our website at https://www.misssey.org/.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Generalist plays a vital role in cultivating a supportive, efficient, and values-aligned work environment at MISSSEY. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the HR Generalist is responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, payroll coordination, benefits, and compliance. This role ensures that HR systems and practices align with our trauma-informed and healing-centered culture, while supporting staff well-being and professional growth.

The ideal candidate is:

• A strong administrator with at least 2 years of experience in human resources, ideally in a nonprofit or mission-driven setting.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing competing priorities with professionalism and empathy.
• Passionate about working in service of Black girls and gender-expansive youth impacted by sexual exploitation.
• Knowledgeable about employment law, HR systems, and best practices in trauma-informed HR.
• An excellent communicator with the ability to build rapport across teams, maintain confidentiality, and support a healthy, mission-aligned workplace culture.

Benefits

• 100% Employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Long-term disability and life insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Schedule, including one-week paid winter break.
• Retirement plan with 3% employer match (SIMPLE IRA).
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and bereavement support.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities

Human Resources Administration (80%)

• Lead recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and offboarding processes, in collaboration with departmental managers.
• Maintain compliance with labor laws, contracts, and agency policies. Ensure staff complete mandatory training (e.g., safety, harassment prevention).
• Conduct background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Administer employee benefits, leave, payroll coordination, and personnel record-keeping.
• Support employee relations, including conflict resolution, disciplinary meetings, and investigations.
• Maintain and update HRIS and systems in alignment with best practices and organizational needs.
• Stay informed on federal, state, and local labor laws, COVID-19 protocols, and HR innovations.
• Champion employee engagement and wellness initiatives that foster a supportive culture.

Supervision (10%)

• May supervise and collaborate with other administrative staff in the department, especially during leadership transitions or staff absences.

Organizational Support (10%)

• Collaborate across departments to support organization-wide initiatives and cultural development.
• Guide and participate in collaborative processes to improve internal systems and workflows.
• Handle sensitive information with integrity and confidentiality.
• Support the implementation of agency goals and special projects as needed.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of administrative support experience in a nonprofit or mission-driven setting.
• At least 2 years of experience in human resources or HR administration.
• Experience working in environments serving Black and Brown girls, women, and gender-expansive youth is highly preferred.
• Experience with HRIS platforms and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite required.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field preferred (equivalent work experience accepted).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of employment law, HR best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Ability to maintain boundaries and respond to sensitive situations with care and professionalism.
• Deep commitment to equity, trauma-informed practice, and youth empowerment.
• Ability to manage systems and develop administrative processes that reflect MISSSEY’s values.
• Knowledge of commercial sexual exploitation, at-risk youth populations, and survivor-led service models is a plus.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Prolonged use of computers and technology, including typing and digital communications.
• Shared office space; occasional outdoor activities or off-site meetings.

Required Licenses & Clearances

• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, proof of liability insurance, and clean driving record.
• Criminal background check, fingerprint clearance
• TB clearance and COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory.

Salary : $68,500 - $75,000