Human Resources Generalist

Job Title: Human Resources Generalist 
Position Type: Salary, exempt position 
Responsible To: Director of Human Resources 

Job Summary: 

We are seeking a dynamic and versatile Human Resources (HR) Generalist to join our growing team. In this role, you will support various HR functions, including employee relations, recruitment, performance management, recordkeeping, and compliance. Heavy emphasis on recruitment and onboarding new employees. Job duties will include assignments relating to all companies sharing common ownership. 

Duties/Responsibilities: 
 
Recruitment & Onboarding 

• Manage full-cycle recruitment process, including job postings, screening, interviewing, and offering positions to candidates. 

• Coordinate new hire onboarding and orientation, ensuring a smooth transition for all new employees. 

Employee Relations 

• Serve as a liaison between employees and management, providing guidance on employee concerns, conflicts, and general workplace issues. 

• Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture. 

• Assist in the resolution of workplace conflicts and disciplinary actions. 

Performance Management 

• Support the performance review process, including goal setting, feedback, and documentation. 

• Advise managers on handling performance issues and coaching employees for growth. 

HR Compliance & Reporting 

• Ensure compliance with all labor laws and company policies. 

• Maintain and update employee records in HRIS (Human Resources Information System). 

• Assist in preparing and reviewing HR-related reports, including turnover, absenteeism, and workforce metrics. 

Employee Certification Tracking 

• Maintain a system to track employee certifications and licenses required for various roles. 

• Monitor expiration dates and coordinate timely renewals or recertifications with employees. 

• Ensure compliance with all agency and DMH required certifications and maintain detailed records of employees' certification status. 

Health & Safety 

• Monitor and ensure workplace safety practices are in place. 

• Coordinate health and safety training as required by law. 

• Process worker’s compensation claims. 

Other Duties 

• Assist with special HR projects and initiatives as needed. 

• Stay current on HR best practices, trends, and legal requirements. 

• Other duties as assigned by CEO and/or owner. 

Required Skills/Abilities:  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. 

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Working understanding of human resource principles, practices and procedures. 

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. 

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite preferred. 

Education, Experience, and Background: 

• Associates degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or related field, and at least two years experience in human resources or related field. 

• Or, at least three years experience in human resources required.  

• Must be able to register with Family Care and Safety registry and pass a pre-employment background checks, including a driving record check.