Senior HR Generalist (part-time) Job

Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources

Executive Director, HR

Full Time or Part-Time Exempt

75,000 - $105,000 ) plus, Employer contributes 13.2% of gross salary to a 401(a)-employee retirement plan. (Vested 100% on day 1 of hire)

Who We Are: Commonwealth Corporation is a quasi-public workforce development agency that strengthens the skills of Massachusetts youth and adults by investing in innovative partnerships with industry, education and workforce organizations. Commonwealth Corporation works with hundreds of Massachusetts companies, thousands of new and experienced workers, and thousands of youths and young adults each year.

The Senior Human Resources Generalist serves as a trusted partner to the Executive Director of Human Resources and plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of the HR department. This position is responsible for independently managing a broad range of HR functions, ensuring operational excellence, and driving HR initiatives from start to finish. The Senior HR Generalist oversees recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, leave management, HRIS administration and HR projects. This role requires a highly organized, proactive HR professional who can manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and serve as a resource for employees and managers across the organization.

Recruitment

Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned positions, including posting jobs, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and facilitating the selection process.

Partner with hiring managers to ensure a timely, consistent, and positive candidate experience.

Lead new hire orientation and onboarding to ensure a smooth transition and successful employee experience.

Track recruitment activity and hiring metrics and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Partner with benefit brokers, retirement vendors, payroll, and insurance carriers to resolve employee benefit issues.

Manage and track all employee leaves of absence, including FMLA, PFML, parental leave, military leave, personal leave, and other applicable leave programs, ensuring accurate documentation and timely follow-up.

Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data within Paycor.

General HR Support

Respond to day-to-day HR inquiries

Maintain employee files and ensure HR documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant.

Coordinate the performance management process by tracking review timelines, following up with managers, monitoring completion of evaluations, and maintaining related documentation, including job descriptions.

Maintain HRIS data integrity and process employee transactions, including hires, transfers, promotions, compensation changes, and separations.

Generate regular and ad hoc HR reports and dashboards for leadership.

Support HR compliance activities, audits, record retention, and regulatory reporting.

Strong knowledge of HR operations, employment practices, and compliance requirements.

Excellent organizational and project management skills.

Experience generating HR reports and interpreting workforce data.

High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when handling confidential information.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

5–7 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including recruitment, benefits administration, leave management, employee relations, HR operations, and HR compliance.

Experience using HRIS systems; Experience generating HR reports and supporting HR analytics.

Commitment to Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belongings

As a leader in workforce development, Commonwealth Corporation is committed to having Diversity, Equity and Inclusion embedded into the programs and services we offer, reflected in the people we impact and our workplace culture.

Commonwealth Corporation is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Research suggests that qualified women and Black & Indigenous POC may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements.