Human Capital Generalist

Makai LLC•Hopkinton, MA

3d•$85,000 - $95,000•Remote

About The Position

Makai LLC is seeking a skilled Human Capital Generalist that will support Human Resources (HR), payroll, training, and staffing requirements. This position will be the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for the hiring process, training requirements at the corporate and contract level, support payroll functions, and own the onboarding/offboarding processes. The generalist ensures that all staffing actions are executed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with internal policies and employment regulations. Reporting directly to HR leadership, this role is essential to a smooth employee experience and broader organizational workforce goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
10+ years of experience
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Familiarity with PDF document management software (e.g., Adobe Acrobat).
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Effective written and verbal communication, with capability to brief individuals or groups.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
High attention to detail and strong follow-through on assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

Serve as a resource for personnel hiring actions, providing guidance to hiring managers on procedures and compliance.
Prepare, initiate, and manage required paperwork (e.g., job descriptions, personnel action requests, candidate documentation) for each stage of the hiring process.
Coordinate with internal departments or external classification authorities to ensure roles are clearly defined and aligned with organizational standards.
Liaise with partner offices, such as shared services or centralized HR teams, to track hiring workflows and resolve process bottlenecks.
Organize, document, and support selection panels, including scheduling, resume distribution, scoring, and records management.
Track and provide status updates on hiring activity to HR leadership or relevant stakeholders.
Act as an initial point of contact for new employees, managing orientation, compliance documents, and integration into the organization.
Ensure new hires understand available resources, workplace policies, and key contacts to build engagement and retention from day one.
Deliver general administrative support to the HR team, including maintaining digital and paper records, submitting forms, and assisting with routine audits.
Participate in process improvement projects and organizational initiatives, contributing creative solutions to enhance HR delivery.
Support employee data analysis, creating reports for management as needed.
Develop training plans, track training requirements, track and maintain records.
Ensure the annual training program meets HR, legal and contractual requirements.