Human Resources Generalist
Standex•Billerica, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Human Resources Generalist supports the day-to-day administration of HR operations within a unionized environment. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality HR services across employee relations, labor relations, recruitment, payroll support, benefits administration, leave management, and compliance.
Requirements
- 2–5+ years of HR experience
- Familiarity with employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, and wage and hour regulations
- Experience supporting payroll, talent acquisition, and leave management is highly preferred
- Proficiency in HRIS and timekeeping systems
- Reliable transportation
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrates high level of Emotional Intelligence when dealing with all levels of the company, clients, and vendors
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and willingness to learn other software
- Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
- Ability to effectively manage time, multitask, and pay close attention to details
- Self-motivated professional with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Regularly required to move, sit, and bend for various hours throughout the day
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
Responsibilities
- Support daily HR operations, including onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and offboarding processes
- Own weekly payroll processing, ensuring accurate timekeeping, wage calculations, and compliance with union contracts and wage and hour laws
- Lead recruitment efforts, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and onboarding
- Serve as a point of contact for employees and supervisors regarding HR policies, procedures, and workplace concerns
- Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), including interpretation of contract language and consistent application of terms
- Assist in managing union-related matters, including grievance intake, documentation, investigation support, and resolution tracking
- Support employee benefits programs and respond to employee inquiries regarding coverage and eligibility
- Coordinate and track employee leave programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and other leave policies; ensure compliance and proper documentation
- Support workers’ compensation processes, including incident reporting, claim coordination, and return-to-work tracking
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records within HRIS systems
- Generate HR reports and metrics to support decision-making and compliance requirements
- Participate in investigations related to employee relations issues and recommend appropriate actions
- Collaborate with HR leadership and operations to ensure consistent HR practices across the organization
- Collaborate with divisional and corporate HR teams to implement global HR programs
- Assist with training initiatives and employee communications related to HR policies and programs
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following all safety and quality procedures
- Attend meetings and trainings as assigned
- Complete projects as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
