Human Resources Generalist

Aston Carter•Hartford, CT

3d•$33 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Join a dedicated nonprofit organization committed to helping individuals and families achieve healthy and economically stable futures. As a Human Resources Generalist, you will provide HR support to assigned departments, offering technical assistance and guidance to management and employees. You will analyze problems, make recommendations for solutions, and act as a subject matter expert in one or more HR functional areas.

Requirements

Experience with Paycom is required.
At least 2 years as an HR Coordinator or Generalist with full HR desk responsibilities and payroll support.
Exposure to benefits, payroll, recruitment, employee relations, and union experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field is required.
Alternatively, at least 5 years of experience in an HR Generalist position.
Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft applications.
Ability to identify personnel issues and recommend solutions.
Strong counseling skills and ability to work independently.
Ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Ideal candidate has 3+ years as an HR Generalist within a non-profit or healthcare institution.

Responsibilities

Ensure human resources functions comply with funder requirements.
Participate in job fairs and recruiting events.
Post and update job openings on internal and external job boards.
Screen resumes and applications, forwarding qualified candidates to Program Managers.
Develop innovative recruiting methods for long-standing job openings.
Prescreen applicants via telephone and schedule interviews for Program Managers.
Maintain application and interview files.
Coach Program Managers on interviewing skills and participate in interviews as needed.
Prepare job offer letters and conduct pre-hire screenings and checks.
Conduct new hire employee orientation and coordinate employee badge and security access creation.
Maintain orientation packets and ensure compliance with laws and agency requirements.
Create and manage personnel, payroll, and medical files for new hires.
Address employee and labor relations issues, conduct investigations, and execute disciplinary actions.
Consistently apply and enforce company policies and procedures.
Maintain understanding of the Employee Handbook and union contracts.