HR Generalist

Eliot Community Human Services • Lexington, KY

4d • $68,000 - $78,000 • 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 position serves as a resource for employees and managers, helping integrate new employees, meet employment requirements, and implement performance management processes consistently and effectively. This is a fully in-person role in Lexington, Massachusetts; applicants must be local and able to commute.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Management, or a related field, with at least two years of related experience.
• At least one year of experience coordinating or supporting onboarding activities, or performing related human resources functions.
• Strong 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 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; the position is fully in person.

Responsibilities

• Oversee onboarding from the point of hire through the introductory period, coordinating orientation, required documentation, employee communications, and integration activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, regulations, and organizational policies; maintain 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 and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and the employee and manager experience.
• Partner with Recruitment, Payroll, Benefits, and other HR team members to support employee transitions and address HR-related inquiries.
• Partner with leadership on projects.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 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: Entry Level