Human Resources Manager

L.P. College, Inc. • New Bedford, MA

76d • $80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Little People’s College (LPC), an early childhood development center founded in 1980, is seeking a Human Resources Manager to support its employees, supervisors, and leadership. The role manages day-to-day HR operations across recruiting and hiring, onboarding and employee records, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, timekeeping and payroll support, and HR compliance. The position serves as a resource on policies and workplace questions, maintains confidential and accurate documentation, and helps ensure HR practices are consistent with company policies and legal requirements.

Requirements

• Four years of Human Resources experience, preferably in a similar role.
• Working knowledge of employment laws, HR practices, employee relations, recruitment, benefits, and performance management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with employees and leadership.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and ability to learn and effectively use HRIS and timekeeping systems.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent HR experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment activities, including posting openings, reviewing candidates, coordinating and conducting interviews, and communicating with applicants.
• Coordinate reference checks, background checks, and other pre-employment requirements.
• Partner with supervisors to support staffing needs and an effective hiring process.
• Coordinate onboarding from the offer through the employee’s first day, ensuring paperwork and requirements are completed and documented.
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee records and personnel files; prepare and process offer letters, employee changes, corrective actions, and separation documents.
• Advise employees and supervisors on HR policies, procedures, and general workplace questions.
• Support employee relations matters, including workplace concerns, conflict resolution, attendance, performance, and corrective action.
• Partner with leadership to handle employee matters consistently, professionally, and in accordance with company policies.
• Support performance management, including evaluations, performance concerns, corrective actions, and documentation; guide supervisors on performance and policy expectations.
• Lead employee benefits administration, including renewals, plan evaluation and negotiation, vendor and broker relationships, open enrollment, enrollments, benefit changes, and qualifying life events.
• Respond to employee questions about health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits; maintain benefit records and help resolve benefit-related issues.
• Maintain working knowledge of timekeeping policies, including overtime, breaks, paid time off, and accruals; review timekeeping information and assist with time and attendance questions.
• Support payroll processing and ensure employee changes and applicable payroll information are accurately documented.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices.
• Assist with implementing and administering HR policies and procedures and ensure documentation and practices meet company policies and legal requirements.
• Prepare employee communications, announcements, reports, and other HR documentation.
• Participate in HR projects and initiatives that support organizational and employee needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed