HR Generalist - Benefits & Absence Management

FENWAY HEALTH • Boston, MA

6d

About The Position

Reporting to the Sr. Human Resources Director, the Human Resources Generalist – Benefits & Absence Management is a key contributor to the Human Resources Department. They are driven to provide excellent customer service and partner with the team to achieve outstanding results. They manage Fenway Health’s benefits and absence management programs which includes the oversight and administration of: health, voluntary, paid-time-off and retirement benefit programs, employee leaves of absence (e.g.: FMLA, MA-PFML, STD/LTD, etc.), accommodations under Title I of the ADA and Workers’ Compensation; respond to employees with benefit or leave related questions or issues; and assists with the development of associated HR policies. The HR Generalist also helps with special projects and initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field (or equivalent 4 years' work experience).
• 4-5 years’ experience in Human Resources.
• 2 years’ experience managing and administering employee benefits plans and programs, employee leaves of absence and disability programs including WC, STD, LTD and ADA.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with employee relations related matters.
• Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with colleagues, patients, clients and vendors across the spectrum of diversity, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic status, national origin and immigrant status, religious or spiritual identity, disability (physical, mental, emotional and developmental), veteran status, and/or limited English proficiency.
• Willingness to contribute towards Fenway’s efforts in becoming an anti-racist organization and promoting a culture dedicated to ongoing development in service of humility, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, where differences are acknowledged and valued.

Nice To Haves

• PHR or SHRM certification strongly preferred.
• Experience working with the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Paylocity preferred.
• Exemplary customer service skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to master new computer applications.
• Strong organization and detail skills necessary.
• Experience working in an ethnically, culturally, and racially diverse environment preferred.
• Ability to work harmoniously with diverse groups of individuals required.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee benefit plans and programs
• Manage retirement plan and programs
• Manage employee leaves of absence and disability benefits
• Manage Title I ADA Accommodations
• Engage in special projects and initiatives and provide administrative support to HR
• Meet agency participatory expectations
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We offer competitive salaries, and for those who qualify, an excellent benefits package; including comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans, and a retirement plan with employer match.
• We also provide 12 paid holidays, paid vacation, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees