HR Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

HR Generalist

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

HR that helps kids thrive

Great HR changes children’s lives. When our team is supported, kids and families get the care they need. We’re looking for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented HR Generalist to help our staff do their best work for children’s wellbeing.

Who We Are

For 190+ years, The Children’s Center of Hamden has supported children and families in need. Today we are a behavioral health and educational organization serving communities across Connecticut, with a residential program, K-12 special education school, outpatient clinic, Extended Day Treatment program and Quality Parenting Center.

Why Join Us?

• Mission-driven culture – tools, training and guidance to grow while making a real impact.
• Affordable benefits – medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP and wellness; on one medical plan we cover 90% of the premium and contribute to HSAs.
• Generous time off – vacation, sick, personal days and 12 paid holidays.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Education assistance – interest-free tuition loans and CEU-accredited training.

What You’ll Do

• Keep data accurate and audit-ready for 200+ staff in ADP Workforce Now and Workforce Manager.
• Administer leaves of absence, schedule and status changes, and off-boarding.
• Track mandatory training, license renewals and HR compliance reporting.
• Counsel staff on benefits and support open enrollment.
• Assist with employee relations, investigations and special projects.

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5 years of HR experience; knowledge of CT HR law, compliance, benefits and leave administration.
• Strong HRIS skills, preferably ADP; Bachelor’s in HR or related field preferred.
• Nonprofit, behavioral health/human service or union experience strongly preferred.
• Growth mindset, customer-service approach, and a passion for mission-driven work.
• Organized, discreet with confidential information, and comfortable in a fast-paced setting with appropriate boundaries with youth and families.

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