HR Generalist (Leaves, Worker's Compensation, and Disabilities Admin - 24hrs/week)

HR Generalist (Leaves, Worker's Compensation, and Disabilities Admin - 24hrs/week) Job Category : Administrative Requisition Number : HRGEN007332 Locations Showing 1 location Boston, MA 02118, USA Description When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids. For over 200 years, The Home for Little Wanderers has helped build stable lives and hopeful tomorrows for vulnerable children and their families. Our 25+ community-based and residential programs serve thousands of at-risk youths from birth to age 26. Many of these children have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, or a disrupted family life. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide them with safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brighter future. About the Role The Part-Time HR Generalist manages a wide range of Human Resources responsibilities with a significant focus on leave administration, disability management, and workers' compensation coordination. This role serves as a key point of contact for employees, managers, supervisors, payroll, and third-party vendors to ensure leaves and workers' compensation cases are administered accurately and efficiently. The position also supports employee engagement initiatives and various HR projects across the organization. This is a hybrid position, meaning much of the work can be accomplished remotely. However, this position is expected to come to the office regularly for specific tasks and may be asked to visit and work out of other worksites. How You Will Be Making a Difference Coordinates and administers employee leaves of absence, including FMLA, PFML, disability, and other protected and non-protected leaves. Serves as the liaison between employees, managers, supervisors, payroll, HR, and third-party leave and workers' compensation vendors to ensure timely communication and effective case management. Tracks leave and workers' compensation cases from initiation through return to work, ensuring all required documentation, status changes, deadlines, and follow-up actions are completed. Maintains accurate employee status, leave records, and related HRIS transactions within UKG and ensures appropriate payroll processing during leave periods. Monitors employee return-to-work dates, work restrictions, accommodations, and transitional duty assignments, coordinating with managers and HR leadership as necessary. Assists managers and supervisors in understanding leave and workers' compensation processes and responsibilities to ensure compliance with agency policies and applicable laws. Coordinates workers' compensation claims administration, including incident reporting, claim follow-up, communication with vendors, and return-to-work activities. Provide coverage in UKG system, worker's comp, and LOA's during vacations and other time frames Education and Experience 3 to 5 years experience and knowledge of Human Resources Demonstrated experience managing the operational workflow associated with employee leaves and workers' compensation claims, including employee communications, manager follow-up, vendor coordination, HRIS updates, and payroll-related status changes. Knowledge of HRIS systems Strong knowledge of FMLA, PFML, ADA, workers' compensation, and other applicable federal and state leave laws and regulations Excellent analytical skills Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills Ability to maintain high level of professionalism and strict confidentiality Strong problem solving skills and ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion BA or equivalent strongly preferred PHR preferred Computer literate including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer with the ability to learn new software applications We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change. What The Home Can Offer You In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including: Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days Health, Vision and Dental Insurance are available Extensive training to new staff Tuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 per fiscal year 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance And more! The pay range listed represents the company’s good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions. Computer Literacy Expert Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Home for Little Wanderers, Inc.