HR Generalist

HR Generalist

Hamden, CT | Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm | Exempt

Support People. Strengthen Culture. Drive Excellence.

The Children's Center of Hamden is seeking an enthusiastic, high-energy, detail-oriented HR Specialist who will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of HR operations while providing outstanding service to the staff and the organization.

Who We Are:

For more than 190 years, The Children's Center of Hamden has supported children and families through times of need. Today, we act as a comprehensive behavioral health and educational organization serving communities across Connecticut.

We offer a continuum of behavioral health, psychiatric, and special education services that guide vulnerable youth safely back to their homes, schools, and communities.

Our campus includes a residential program, a K-12 approved private special education school, Outpatient clinic, Extended Day Treatment program and a Quality Parenting Center.

Why Join The Children's Center?

Supportive, Mission-Driven Culture - We are a collaborative, mission-driven team! Every staff member is provided with the tools, training, and guidance to expand their knowledge, skills and abilities while making a meaningful impact on youth and their families.

Quality and Affordable Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, employee assistance program, and wellness programs. On one of our medical plan options, The Children's Center covers 90% of the employee premium and contributes generously to the Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).

Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick, personal days, and 12 paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving.

Retirement Saving Plan - We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contribution to help you build financial stability for the future.

Education Assistance & CEU Accredited Training - Interest-free tuition loans, ongoing CEU-accredited training, and opportunities for career advancement.

What You'll Do

• Support a workforce of over 200 people by working in ADP Workforce Now and Workforce Manager to ensure data accuracy and keep the organization audit ready at all times.
• Handle leave of absence administration from initial paperwork until employee returns to work; this includes setting up and tracking the leave period in ADP.
• Track staff compliance with mandatory trainings, annual trainings, renewal of professional licenses and other regulatory training.
• Counsel and support staff regarding benefit plans and life changes; assist with open enrollment event.
• Process schedule changes and employee status changes.
• Administer off-boarding process.
• Handle HR compliance reporting throughout the year and at year end.
• Assist with employee relations and investigations as needed.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• 3-5 years HR experience; knowledge of CT HR law;
• Passion for a mission oriented, non-profit environment.
• Growth mindset, positive attitude and willingness to learn something new every day.
• Strong customer service approach, collaborative work style, personal accountability and willingness to grow in the position.
• Ability to stay organized and effective in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong HRIS skills, preferably ADP Workforce Now/Workforce Manager
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
• Experience working in a union environment preferred.
• Experience in nonprofit education, behavioral health/human service settings strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, benefits, and leave administration.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Able to maintain appropriate personal boundaries with young people and families served on campus.

The Children's Center of Hamden is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.