HR Generalist/Employee Relations/Payroll

Start '26 with purpose and potential supporting "Excellence in education, enrichment, and family support" at South Shore Stars!
HR Generalist position with strong leadership support.
Responsibilities and growth potential in all HR disciplines:

Payroll & compensation

Recruitment & onboarding

Employee relations

The HR generalist, with the direction of the Human Resources Director, will provide service to customers; staff & leadership, job applicants, auditors, and others by processing payroll, updating total compensation data and records, managing benefits administration, maintaining employee files, helping to manage job applicant flow, administering leaves of absence, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing licensure and credentialing recordkeeping, and assisting the Director in assuring that all employees are supported and empowered to serve Stars students and caregivers. Process bi-weekly and any special payrolls by ensuring the receipt of correct, complete, and timely time & attendance (T&A) data, updating record changes, troubleshooting issues with managers and payroll vendor, and validating inputs prior to releasing payroll.

File paper documents and scan electronic documents.

Assist with open enrollment, as well as new benefit enrollments, by working with brokers and other vendors and providing one‑to‑one help to employees.

Manage Stars’ use of applicant tracking system (ATS), posting open jobs most effectively, consulting with hiring managers, guiding and corresponding with job applicants to enhance their experience and win talented people for Stars.

Administer use of third‑party job posting sites, evaluate results, and utilize efficiently.

Administer new employee onboarding program to ensure a smooth, welcoming, and efficient first three months for all newly hired people.

Maintain staff required documents and mandatory training documentation.

Receive and handle employee Incident/Accident Reports, notify Workers Compensation carrier as appropriate, support claim process, and help facilitate return to work.

File and track progress of workers compensation claims.

Respond to unemployment claims and data requests. Consult with Director on cost savings and claim mitigation opportunities.

Draft and maintain applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Assist with building evacuations and evacuation drills.

Assist with special projects within and without HR.

Ability to pass CORI and DEEC suitability screens and medical fitness documentation requirements.

At least three years of Human Resources experience. Experience processing payroll on one or more major platforms, including T&A, report writing, and HRIS.

Proficiency with Microsoft suite.

Clarity of written and verbal English.

Interest in high quality customer service and in championing the organization.

Ability to assist with building evacuations and evacuation drills.

Ability to bend and twist in the course of normal office activities.

Ability to travel between Stars facilities occasionally.

We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. South Shore Stars provides comprehensive early education and youth development programs that enhance the optimal growth of children from economically and culturally diverse families, using a family support approach in collaboration with schools and other service providers.

Four core goals form the foundation of our work:

Help each child reach their full development potential

Facilitate positive youth development

Improve academic achievement for students at‑risk of academic failure

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