Human Resources Generalist

HR Generalist

We are seeking a full-time, experienced HR Generalist to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting our HR operations and ensuring compliance, employee satisfaction, and alignment with our company's mission and vision. The ideal candidate will have strong technical HR knowledge, proven experience handling multiple HR functions, and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

Location Requirement: Candidates must reside in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, or New York.

Key Responsibilities

Benefits Administration: Manage employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, open enrollment, and monthly changes. Assist employees with benefit-related questions and enrollment.

Payroll Oversight: Collaborate with finance to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, including regular and special certified payroll runs. Resolve payroll-related inquiries and discrepancies.

Leave Management: Administer leaves of absence, including FMLA, short-term disability, and long-term disability.

Workers Compensation & OSHA: Oversee Workers Compensation claims, maintain OSHA logs, and pull quarterly reports and compliance data.

Compliance & Reporting: Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Submit accurate reports (e.g., EEO-1, state/federal surveys) and support annual compliance audits, including 401(k) plans and SOC audits.

Employee Relations: Serve as a resource for employee concerns, conduct investigations, and support conflict resolution and disciplinary processes.

HRIS Management: Maintain and optimize HRIS systems and performance dashboards to ensure accurate data and reporting.

Recruitment Support: Assist the HR team with job postings, resume screening, and interviews as needed.

Process Improvement: Collaborate with the HR team to develop and refine HR processes to support the company's growth and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.

Experience: Minimum 2 years of HR generalist experience with responsibilities in benefits, payroll, compliance, and employee relations.

Certification: SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification required.

Strong knowledge of state and federal employment laws and HR best practices.

Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Preferred Skills

Experience in a fast-paced, multi-location environment.

Familiarity with safety, training, performance management, and organizational development initiatives.

Payroll processing experience.

Job Details

Compensation: $70,000 annually, plus benefits.

Flexible work from home options available.