HR Generalist

Location: Boston MA 02210
Contract: 3 Months

We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department. This role will provide support across recruitment employee relations benefits administration onboarding performance management training and development HR compliance HRIS administration and personnel records management.

The HR Generalist will serve as a key resource for employees and managers ensuring consistent application of company policies employment laws and HR best practices. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of federal state and local employment regulations excellent communication skills and hands-on experience with HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems.

• Review and screen job applications and resumes to identify qualified candidates.
• Coordinate interviews and support preliminary candidate assessments.
• Coordinate pre-employment screening background checks and related hiring activities.
• Facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding processes.
• Maintain accurate recruitment and onboarding documentation.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR policies procedures and workplace concerns.
• Support employee relations activities conflict resolution and employee engagement initiatives.
• Promote a positive inclusive and professional workplace culture.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees regarding HR policies and procedures.

• Assist employees with benefits enrollment qualifying life events and benefits-related inquiries.
• Coordinate annual benefits open enrollment activities.
• Communicate and coordinate with benefits providers and vendors.
• Administer employee leave programs in accordance with applicable laws and organizational policies.
• Support compliance with FMLA ADA and reasonable accommodation requirements.

• Support annual performance review and evaluation processes.
• Assist managers with employee development plans performance improvement initiatives and coaching strategies.
• Coordinate employee training professional development and learning programs.
• Maintain accurate training records and compliance documentation.

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal state and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain working knowledge of FLSA FMLA ADA EEO and other employment regulations.
• Assist with developing implementing and communicating HR policies and procedures.
• Support internal HR compliance audits and documentation requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and organizational information.

• Maintain accurate employee records and personnel files in the HRIS.
• Update employee information employment status benefits information and other HR data.
• Maintain records within Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Generate HR reports workforce analytics and employment metrics.
• Prepare documentation and reports for management and compliance purposes.

• 3-5 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Public Administration Organizational Development or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of FLSA FMLA ADA EEO and applicable federal state and local employment laws.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word Excel and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal organizational and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee information with discretion.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience supporting recruitment employee relations benefits administration onboarding performance management and HR compliance.
• Experience with ADP HRIS and workforce management systems.
• Previous HR experience in public sector municipal government or government-related environments.
• Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP PHR or SPHR.