Human Resources; HR) Generalist

Position: Human Resources (HR) Generalist
About the Role Robert Half is seeking an experienced and people-focused Human Resources Generalist for a contract opportunity with a nonprofit organization in Shelton, Connecticut. This position is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys supporting employees, managing a variety of human resources functions, and contributing to a mission-driven organization that serves the community.

The Human Resources Generalist will support the day-to-day HR operations of the organization, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, and performance management initiatives.

Responsibilities Support the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes

Coordinate job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and onboarding activities

Maintain employee personnel files and HR records while ensuring confidentiality

Assist with benefits enrollment, employee questions, and benefits administration processes

Provide guidance to employees and managers regarding HR policies and procedures

Support employee relations initiatives and assist with conflict resolution as needed

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations

Assist with performance management and employee development programs

Prepare HR reports, maintain workforce data, and track key HR metrics

Support payroll processing and timekeeping functions as needed

Participate in special projects and organizational initiatives