HR Generalist

Eliot Community Human Services • Lexington, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The HR Generalist supports and manages key functions throughout the employee lifecycle, with a primary focus on compliance, onboarding, performance management, and the employee experience following recruitment. The role serves as a resource for employees and managers, helping new employees integrate into the organization, ensuring employment requirements are met, and supporting consistent and effective performance management.

This is a fully in-person position in Lexington, Massachusetts. Applicants must be local and able to commute to the worksite. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The annual salary range is $68,000–$78,000.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• At least two years of related experience.
• At least one year of experience coordinating or supporting onboarding activities, or performing related human resources functions.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment and effective, solution-focused problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with staff, coworkers, and a supervisor.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with periods of high stress.
• Must be local and able to commute to Lexington, Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee onboarding from the point of hire through the introductory period, including orientation, required documentation, employee communications, and integration activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and conduct periodic audits to identify and address compliance gaps.
• Oversee the agency’s performance evaluation process, including introductory-period and annual evaluations; establish timelines, monitor completion, and provide managers with guidance and resources.
• Maintain accurate employee information and records in the agency’s UKG HRIS system.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR process efficiency, accuracy, and the employee and manager experience.
• Partner with Recruitment, Payroll, Benefits, and other HR team members to support employee transitions and respond to HR-related inquiries.
• Partner with leadership on projects.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays for benefit-eligible positions.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for benefit-eligible positions.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Discounted fitness services and access to childcare resources.
• Company-paid life and accidental death insurance.
• Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level