Human Resources (HR) Generalist

About the RoleRobert Half is seeking an experienced and people-focused Human Resources Generalist for a contract opportunity with a nonprofit organization in Shelton, Connecticut. This position is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys supporting employees, managing a variety of human resources functions, and contributing to a mission-driven organization that serves the community.The Human Resources Generalist will support the day-to-day HR operations of the organization, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, and performance management initiatives.ResponsibilitiesSupport the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processesCoordinate job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and onboarding activitiesMaintain employee personnel files and HR records while ensuring confidentialityAssist with benefits enrollment, employee questions, and benefits administration processesProvide guidance to employees and managers regarding HR policies and proceduresSupport employee relations initiatives and assist with conflict resolution as neededEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulationsAssist with performance management and employee development programsPrepare HR reports, maintain workforce data, and track key HR metricsSupport payroll processing and timekeeping functions as neededParticipate in special projects and organizational initiatives