Human Resources Generalist

Center for Coastal Studies•Provincetown, MA

49d•$30 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

The HR Generalist will manage the full employee lifecycle (benefits, payroll, compliance, and recruiting through offboarding) while supporting staff training and communications. This part-time position is for 24-32 hours per week, primarily on-site at our facility in Provincetown, with occasional opportunities to work remotely.

Requirements

Associate/Bachelor degree in HR or related field.
3+ years in HR, payroll, and benefits administration.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel), Google Workspace, and Adobe.
Valid US driver's license or reliable transportation.
US work authorization.

Nice To Haves

BambooHR experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Communicate and administer employee benefit programs (health, dental, vision, life, disability, voluntary benefits, 403(b), COBRA) and coordinate annual open enrollment.
Liaise with brokers/providers and accounting to ensure accurate enrollments, terminations, and billing.
Manage leaves of absence (FMLA, state leaves, statutory benefits) and assist with ADA compliance.
Report workplace incidents to workers' comp carriers and ensure required regulatory filings.
Process payroll accurately and on schedule, including PTO, deductions, and tax withholdings.
Maintain payroll and timekeeping systems, including upgrades and troubleshooting.
Maintain employment records and job descriptions for hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations.
Audit employee files and I-9 records for compliance; respond to employment verification requests.
Support hiring: job postings, resume review, reference checks, interview scheduling/coordination, and candidate communications.
Ensure compliance with state/federal reporting and posting requirements.
Process new hire paperwork and manage on- and off-boarding documentation.
Communicate job duties, benefits, and working conditions to applicants.
Keep compliance training and onboarding current with state/federal requirements; maintain training records.
Support mediation and legal consultation processes (with Executive Director approval) as needed.
Coordinate employee training programs with supervisors as needed.
Foster a positive work environment.