Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources GeneralistGlenmeadow is seeking a Human Resources Generalist, who is responsible for supporting and executing core HR functions, including employee relations, recruitment, benefits administration, compliance, performance management, and policy implementation. This role serves contributes to a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace culture. The HR Generalist exercises sound judgment, maintains confidentiality, and supports organizational goals through effective human resources practices. The ideal candidate exemplifies our culture of Kindness First. Growth Always.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesRecruitment & Onboarding: Support the recruitment and onboarding of new staff, including posting job openings, conducting screening interviews, and administrative tasks such as filing, processing onboarding and offboarding paperworkSupport training and professional development for employees, including coordinating and facilitating new employee enrollment in Glenmeadow University training and ensuring timely completion of required coursesManage Form I-9 completion and verification for all employees, ensuring compliance with Massachusetts labor lawsEmployee Records & HR Administration: Maintain changes to employment status and ensure accurate employee dataMaintain accurate and confidential employee records in HRIS (ADP) and personnel filesProcess employment verifications and other routine HR documentationBenefits & Leave Administration: Assist in the administration of benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, and employee communicationManage and coordinate responses to unemployment and state leave claims, ensuring timely submission and regulatory compliancePerformance Management & Employee Relations: Coordinate performance management processes, including evaluations and corrective actionsAssist with employee relations matters as neededEmployee Engagement Initiatives, Culture, and Staff Retention: Support and reinforce Glenmeadow's Kindness First. Growth Always. culture through daily interactions, initiatives, and employee engagement effortsAssist with the planning, coordination, and execution of employee appreciation and engagement initiatives, including Staff Appreciation events, recognition programs, employee celebrations, and other culture-building activities.Help develop and implement initiatives that promote employee connection, morale, recognition, retention, and overall employee experience.In partnership with the Marketing team, support the development and creation of engaging content for Glenmeadow's social media and recruitment platforms that highlights the employee experience, workplace culture, career opportunities, employee accomplishments, and organizational initiatives.Assist with developing recruitment campaigns and employment-related communications designed to increase awareness of Glenmeadow career opportunities and attract qualified candidates.Compliance & Policy Administration: Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulationsParticipate in policy development, updates, and implementationTraining & Development: Support training and development initiatives, including tracking required certifications and continuing educationGeneral HR responsibilities: Partner with Finance and Operations leaders to support workforce planning, staffing needs, benefits processes, employee data accuracy, and other HR initiatives that align with organizational priorities.Perform other Human Resources duties as assignedKnowledge Skills and AbilitiesCommitment to Glenmeadow's nonprofit missionStrong knowledge of HR principles, employment law, and best practicesAbility to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalismSolid understanding of employee relations and conflict resolution practicesStrong organizational and problem-solving skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and pivot when neededProficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively with leadership and team membersSound judgment and decision-making abilitiesAbility to navigate complex HR challenges with a solutions-oriented approachEducation and ExperienceBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology or related field strongly preferredAt least 2 years of progressive human resources experienceExperience with employee relations, recruitment, and compliance requiredHR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR) preferredExperience with ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred