Human Resources Generalist

HR Generalist

Direct Hire

Bedford, MA

Onsite - 3-4 days on site

Must Haves:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a broad HR Generalist role
• Benefits/Leaves
• Able to back up payroll
• Comfortable with some recruiting
• Bachelor's Degree
• Can be a "do-it-all" HR Generalist and learn the areas they don't have experience in
• Customer Service mentality

Preferred:

• Payroll experience
• Experience in a unionized environment
• Nonprofit
• 5 years of HR Generalist experience

HR Generalist

This position reports to the HR Director and offers a fantastic opportunity to grow in the HR field while supporting a variety of HR functions.

You will play a key role in supporting the full spectrum of human resources functions across the organization.

You are a highly customer-centric individual who can effectively partner with managers and employees at all levels, both on-site and remotely. You have a diverse HR background, strong interpersonal skills, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving and serving our customers.

You will work closely with the HR Director to ensure the HR department runs smoothly and that we foster a positive and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee leaves of absence and workers’ compensation cases in compliance with applicable laws and policies.
• Support managers and employees on new HRIS / Payroll system; providing training to new employees.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Lead HR audits and reporting.
• Develop, update, and implement HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks.
• Design and deliver training and development initiatives to support employee growth.
• Support recruitment and lead onboarding efforts to ensure a seamless and welcoming experience for new hires.
• Administer and support performance management processes, including goal setting, feedback, and evaluations.
• Responsible for generating electronic documents such as change of status and termination paperwork; update HRIS and payroll systems.
• Assist with employee benefits programs, answering employee questions, and support open enrollment.
• Serve as backup to the payroll administrator, assisting with payroll processing and issue resolution as needed.
• Work on special projects for Leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent experience in a Human Resources role
• Strong technology skills, previous experience with HRIS, ATS, LMS, and payroll systems preferred
• 5 years of experience in an HR role, preferably with payroll experience and/or in a Union environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with HRIS systems. Familiarity with Teams is a plus

Must be able to travel to sites in Massachusetts (approximately an hour drive max) at least once to twice a month to interact with staff and managers