Human Resources (HR) Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an HR Generalist to support day-to-day people operations for a non-profit organization in Boston, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to contribute across employee support, onboarding, benefits coordination, and core HR administration while helping maintain a responsive and well-organized HR function. The ideal candidate brings a balanced approach to employee relations, process management, and HR systems, with the ability to handle sensitive matters professionally.

Responsibilities:
• Support a broad range of human resources activities, including employee documentation, records maintenance, and general administrative coordination.
• Guide new hires through the onboarding process by preparing materials, coordinating pre-employment steps, and ensuring a smooth start experience.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee relations matters, responding to questions and escalating concerns when appropriate.
• Assist with benefits administration by helping employees understand available programs, processing updates, and supporting enrollment activities.
• Maintain accurate employee information within the HRIS and help ensure data integrity across personnel records and reporting.
• Partner with managers and internal stakeholders to provide timely HR support and promote consistent application of workplace policies.
• Prepare HR-related correspondence, forms, and reports while safeguarding confidential information.
• Contribute to process improvements and support HR-related operational changes or system updates as needed.• Experience working in a Human Resources Generalist or comparable HR support role.
• Practical knowledge of employee relations, HR administration, onboarding, and benefits support.
• Hands-on experience using HRIS platforms to manage employee information and HR processes.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with a detail-focused and service-oriented approach.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Experience supporting HR activities within a non-profit or mission-driven environment is a plus.