Human Resource Generalist

Job Description

Position Title: Human Resource Generalist

Location: Boston, MA

Anticipated

Start Date:

ASAP

Expected Duration: 7 Months

Job Type: Contract Placement [FULL TIME (>=30 HRS WEEKLY), [CONTRACT], [ON-SITE]

Pay Range: $31.50/hr on W2 – $32.50/hr on W2

Schedule: Mon‑Fri, 9:00am‑5:00pm (7.5 hours with 30 min lunch)

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong business writing skills.
• Proficiency in Access, Excel, and Word.
• General knowledge of Human Resource policies and processes in a large organization.
• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of data, pull conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations governing the state personnel system.
• Knowledge of compensation/salary setting rules and regulations within HR guidelines.
• General knowledge of state and federal benefit and leave policies.
• Human Resources Professional Certificate (desired).

• Manages the staffing requisition/job posting process on state internal hiring system, reviewing requisitions for accuracy and compliance, guiding hiring managers, launching approval process, and posting requisitions to ensure quality recruitment.
• Manages candidate pools; vets recommended candidates by assessing profiles/credentials and submitting selected applicants for background checks.
• Recommends salaries for approval by following state guidelines or bargaining unit contracts.
• Conducts quality assurance reviews of all hiring recommendations to ensure procedural compliance.
• Conducts internal projects and information requests that involve the review and analysis of personnel information, preparation of findings and recommendations.
• Provides quality customer service to employees by researching employment records and personnel administration rules to provide accurate responses.
• Maintains confidentiality of personnel information by following the DOR’s Confidentiality Policy to safeguard employee data.
• Writes internal and external communications by drafting letters, instructions, forms and memorandums.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong business writing skills.
• Proficiency in Access, Excel, and Word.
• Human Resources Professional Certification.
• General knowledge of Human Resource policies and processes in a large organization.
• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of data, draw conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations governing the state personnel system.
• Knowledge of compensation/salary setting rules and regulations within HR guidelines.
• General knowledge of state and federal benefit and leave policies.

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer‑provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and 401(k).

BCforward is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.