Human Resources Generalist
Listed on 2026-07-10
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HR/Recruitment
HR Generalist / Talent Management, Recruiter / Talent Acquisition, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, HR Manager
Who We Are
Walk through our doors and see the difference in the future with senior living and care. Set against a beautiful 1,000-acre natural preserve and just minutes from the shoreline, Essex Meadows leads the way in comprehensive senior living in Connecticut. When you work at Essex Meadows, you have a front‑row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth.
What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company—one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!
Position: Human Resources Generalist
Schedule: Full time / 40 hours
Pay: $27/hr. to $30/hr doq
Location: Essex, CT
You Will Enjoy- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- AD&D insurance
- Short term and Long‑term disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Employee assistance program
- Free electric vehicle charging stations
- Daily Pay – Work today, get paid today
- An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun
Job Responsibilities
- Assists the Director of Human Resources in all aspects of human resources, primarily onboarding, orientation, and benefits administration.
- Utilizes HRIS cloud-based systems (i.e., Oracle HCM) to manage recruitment, onboarding, employment, payroll and benefit functions.
- Manages onboarding workflow process from requisition through first day.
- Leads regularly scheduled new hire orientation and coordinates all aspects.
- Maintains all employment documentation in the appropriate personnel files in compliance with legal requirements.
- Assists in managing WC, FMLA, ADA, and other leaves according to company policy.
- May act in a conciliatory role regarding employee concerns, employee relations, counseling, and grievances.
- Maintains confidentiality of all employment and community information.
- Bachelor's degree in HR or related field preferred
- Minimum two (2) years' experience in HR role required
- Experience working in an HR role in a retirement community, assisted living or other healthcare setting preferred
- Working knowledge of state and federal employment and labor regulations, employee relations, compensation & benefits administration, recruiting & selection, training and development, and/or employee engagement
- HRIS experience required (i.e., ADP, Oracle HCM)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required
- Ability to present in small and large groups
- Ability to pay attention to details and retain information
- Ability to concentrate with frequent interruptions and stay organized
All new hires must be able to pass our preemployment screening process, which includes a fitness for duty physical, criminal background check, drug test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility. Some of the roles in our community also require that we ask about your vaccination status.
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