HR Generalist and Executive Assistant (Hybrid | Freedom Reads)

Nonprofit HR•Hamden, CT

26d•$75,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The HR Generalist and Executive Assistant plays a key role in strengthening HR operations, ensuring seamless organizational support, and helping our team thrive. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail-oriented HR professional who excels at building efficient processes, managing competing priorities, and providing proactive executive administrative support to both the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) and Chief Development Officer (CDO). They bring strong judgment, flexibility, and a solutions-oriented mindset grounded in an empathetic, collaborative approach that keeps people and systems running smoothly.

Requirements

5+ years of HR and Administrative experience, ideally in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization
Working knowledge of HR policies, practices, and employee lifecycle processes
Strong project management, organization, and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; collaborative and service-oriented mindset, works well with others
Comfortable learning and managing multiple technology platforms
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and fostering a healthy team culture
Sound judgment, a high level of integrity, professionalism, a positive attitude, and a sense of humor. Ability to be persuasive in communicating ideas.
Adaptable—manages a constantly changing business climate.
Communicates effectively in different contexts, including those pertaining to various populations, persons, situations, or environments. Clear, direct, and succinct writer.
Collaborative, organized, and detail-oriented.
Versatile—a multidisciplinary and multi-constituency perspective with an ability to connect with people of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Comfortable learning and using the digital tools that Freedom Reads uses—with little to no assistance, and willing to try out new technologies and work tools.
Commitment to Freedom Reads' mission, values, and principles is required as is demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
HR certification (SHRM and/or HRCI)
Experience with the technology platforms: Google Workspace, Asana, Expensify, and iSolved

Responsibilities

Serve as the on-site point of contact for all HR-related questions, offering supportive and timely guidance to staff and supervisors.
Engages the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, and performance processes.
Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook in alignment with our organizational values and legal requirements.
Monitor the HR inbox to ensure responsive, service-oriented communication.
Maintain organized, confidential digital records within iSolved and other systems.
Administer leaves of absence (FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation) with compassion and clarity, ensuring staff understand their rights and options.
Manage and optimize the iSolved HRIS to ensure accurate data, strong reporting, and efficient HR processes.
Regularly audit HR data for accuracy and consistency.
Support initiatives that nurture a positive, inclusive, and connected workplace culture.
Help integrate EDIJ principles into day-to-day practices, policies, and organizational decision-making.
Organize and Schedule internal and external meetings
Coordinate Travel Arrangements
Process expenses in Expensify