Part-Time HR Generalist - Immediate Need!

About Easterseals Massachusetts
Easterseals Massachusetts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that children and adults with disabilities have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play. When you join ESMA, you become part of a mission‑driven team making a meaningful and immediate impact in communities across the Commonwealth.

Human Resources Specialist
Part Time: 21 Hours/Week

Position Overview
Easterseals Massachusetts (ESMA) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Human Resource Specialist to provide comprehensive HR support to both internal teams and our external ESmart clients. This role ensures employees and managers have the resources, guidance, and compliance oversight needed to succeed.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on HR professional who thrives in a multi‑functional environment and is passionate about delivering high‑quality service across the employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities
HR Operations & Employee Support

Serve as a primary HR contact for ESmart clients, providing guidance on employment, employee relations, benefits, and payroll matters

Support onboarding and offboarding processes, driving efficiency and consistency

Facilitate new hire orientation and deliver training presentations

Assist with employee relations matters and accommodation requests

Leave of Absence & Compliance

Manage the Leave of Absence program, including employee inquiries and compliance with regulatory requirements

Respond to communications from state agencies and third‑party vendors

Maintain compliance with employment laws, HIPAA, COBRA, and internal policies

Track and manage compliance‑related mailings, notifications, and required reporting

Payroll & Benefits Administration

Oversee payroll administration for assigned clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance

Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies and communicate corrections

Assist with the coordination of benefit plans, invoicing, and compliance‑related communications

Provide backup support for senior payroll operations as needed

Recruitment & Talent Support

Review resumes and conduct phone screenings to support hiring needs

Assist with job postings and interview scheduling for ESMA and ESmart clients

Training & Policy Management

Support development and assignment of required compliance training

Maintain and track HR policies and procedures to ensure timely updates

Assist in updating HR guides, benefits summaries, and related documentation

Contribute to compliance and risk management program initiatives

Additional Responsibilities

Support performance management processes and surveys

Assist with team‑building activities and company events

Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Travel to ESMA and client locations as needed

Qualifications & Required Skills:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum of 5 years of experience across multiple HR functions

Strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Teams

Preferred

Experience in an HR Generalist or similar role

Knowledge of federal and Massachusetts employment laws

Payroll experience strongly preferred

Familiarity with ADP, Paychex, Harpers, or other HRIS systems

Experience in nonprofit or multi‑entity environments is a plus

At Easterseals MA, we champion an environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We welcome everyone’s unique perspectives and strive to dismantle barriers that hinder individuals from reaching their full potential.

We actively engage with our staff, volunteers, partners, and the broader community to promote understanding, empathy, and collaboration. Collectively, we are changing the way the world defines and views disability, making profound and positive differences in people’s lives every day. By beginning with our own workforce, we demonstrate our commitment throughout the commonwealth.

Together, we can create a workplace where everyone thrives by ensuring all feel empowered and valued.

Easterseals Massachusetts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. We base all employment decisions on each individual’s capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetics, or

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