Human Resources Generalist

Growing nonprofit in downtown Boston seeks a Human Resources Generalist to support a wide range of human resources functions across the employee lifecycle. This organization serves the mental wellness space and has an incredible mission.

This organization provides prevention, intervention, and postvention services that make our communities healthier and happier, and reduces the stigma associated with suicide and mental health concerns. They provide a working environment that celebrates the positive lifesaving work that occurs there each and every day. Supportive culture and team, with great flexibility.

Full-time, 40 hour week

Competitive benefits including health/dental/vision and 401 K, with employer match. Additional benefits include employee assistance programs, Healthcare FSA and Childcare DCA, annual professional development budget, and life insurance.

Direct

Hybrid, 2 days in Boston based office

Annual Salary ranging from $72,000 - $86,000/annually based on experience

Reporting directly to the Sr. Director of Administration, the Human Resources Generalist will support a wide range of human resources functions across the employee lifecycle. This mid-level role is ideal for a self-starter who is passionate about people, process improvement, and fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture. You will work closely with the Senior Director of Administration (SDA) and staff across the organization to ensure a welcoming, equitable, and compliant work environment while taking ownership of key HR areas including employee relations, talent acquisition, HR compliance and process improvements.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, collaborative, and detail-oriented.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations and non-escalated conflict resolution, collaborating closely with leadership on related matters
• Facilitate conversations regarding performance issues, conduct regular check-ins, draft corrective action forms and performance improvement plans (PIPs), collaborate with supervisors to monitor progress, and meet with employees to review development and improvement milestones
• Manage the full offboarding process, including conducting exit interviews, collecting feedback, ensuring return of organizational property, processing final paperwork, and coordinating final pay and benefits
• Maintain compliance with legal and organizational requirements throughout the process
• Partner with the SDA to facilitate performance management cycles and support employee development planning

• Manage full-cycle recruitment process from job posting to offer, including candidate sourcing, screening, and interview coordination, reference checks, background check process, while managing the Applicant Tracking System
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and selection criteria, and assist in creating evaluation rubrics to ensure consistency and fairness in the hiring process
• Lead and coordinate onboarding efforts, focusing on document management, general orientation facilitation, and collaboration with hiring managers to implement effective onboarding plans that create a smooth and welcoming new hire experience
• Maintain accurate candidate and onboarding records in Paychex

• Maintain and audit employee records and documentation in compliance with legal and organizational standards
• Partner with the Senior Director of Administration to manage leave of absence programs, accommodations, and compliance reporting

• Collaborate with the SDA to review, develop, and implement HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance and alignment with organizational goals
• Identify opportunities and implement solutions to elevate HR service delivery
• Stay informed on HR trends and recommend best practices

• Provide limited backup support to the Senior Director of Administration for biweekly payroll by reviewing timesheets, verifying key employee data, and performing basic deduction and benefits checks
• Assist with vendor coordination on…