HR Generalist

Essential functions of this position are:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compliance:

• Maintain current knowledge of federal state and local labor laws and ensure organizational compliance through policy updates and process improvements.

• Track and manage compliance-related deadlines filings and documentationmaintainingan accurateHR calendar of key obligations.

• Conduct regular audits of employee records documentation and HR processes to ensure adherence to regulations and identify risks or areas for improvement.

• Provide support duringstateauditsTitle IXinvestigations or compliance checks (background checks CT 16-67 reference checksdriving recordsetc.)

• Maintain and update employee files and HRISsystemas necessary.

• Support administration ofleave programsaccommodationsand policiesin accordancewithfederal and state laws (FMLACTFMLA CTPSLADA Pregnancy Discrimination Act WC and other state and federally protected leave or accommodation laws and regulations.)

• Ensure workers compensation program is managedin accordance withapplicable OSHA and workers compensation OSHA recordsin accordance withlaw and support annual grant activities. Serve onSafetyCommittee.

• PrepareannualEEO report.

• Oversee general attendance managementandwork with Payrollfortracking and allocationpurposes.

• Administer employee termination procedures;prepareâemployee separation notices and relatedâdocumentation; including coordinating responses forâunemployment notices.â

Recruitment and Onboarding:

• Supportrecruitment efforts for programs across the phonescreensand career fairs when needed.

• Support theonboarding process for employeesincludingemployee orientation.

Employee Relations:

• First point of contact for employee relations including conducting investigations responding to employee complaints and recommendingappropriate resolutions.

• Provide basic guidance and coaching to supervisors and staff on employee relations matters and disciplinary actions in line with company policy and best practices.

• Draft and manage corrective action documentation and ensuretimelyandappropriate follow-through.

• Other duties asrequired.

The minimum qualifications and requirements:

• Minimum of2yearsexperience inHuman Resources particularly withinemployee relations and compliance.

• Bachelors degree in Human Resourcesand/or SHMR Certificationpreferred.

• Mustpossessstrong interpersonaland conflict resolutionskills.

• Ability to workindependently andpart of ateam.

• Demonstratedhigh levelof confidentialityand attention to detail.

• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.

• Mustbe able to prioritize and plan work activities efficiently.

• This role requires on-site attendance.

Starting Salary Range $38.46 - $41.03 / per hour Non-Exempt 37.50 hrs per week

Milestones Behavioral Services is an equal opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants and prohibiting unlawful discrimination on the basis of age ancestry color disability (learning intellectual mental and/or physical disability) ethnicity gender identity or expression genetic information marital status national origin pregnancy known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions race ethnic traits historically associated with race (such as hair texture and protective hairstyles) religion sex sexual orientation service in the uniformed services veteran status victim of domestic violence status victim of sexual assault and/or trafficking or other status protected by applicable law.