Human Resources Generalist; HR Generalist

Human Resources Generalist (Full Time)

Location:

Woonsocket, RI

The Human Resources Generalist provides administrative, operational, and programmatic support to the Human Resources department. This position is responsible for coordinating daily HR activities, supporting staffing and recruitment, assisting with employee relations initiatives, and maintaining compliance with applicable employment laws and organizational policies. The role reports to and works closely with the HR Director, and serves as a key point of contact for employees and management on routine HR matters.

• Coordinate and support all daily HR operations and initiatives
• Prepare and maintain HR-related correspondence, data, reports, and documentation
• Assist with audits, compliance reporting, and internal HR reviews
• Willingness to jump in wherever needed within HR Team and others, as needed

• Work with Staffing/Recruitment Lead to assist with recruitment activities, including job postings, applicant tracking, and job fairs
• Support onboarding processes, new hire orientation and internship programs, as needed
• Serve as a liaison between candidates, hiring managers, and vendors, as needed

• Respond to employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures, benefits, and HR programs
• Assist with employee relations matters, investigations, and documentation under HR leadership guidance
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, HR trainings, and internal communications
• Meet with employees to perform exit interviews and keep data on them to report out on as needed.

• Work with Payroll and Finance to review and respond to unemployment and DoL notices as well as review unemployment reports for fraudulent claims.
• Attend unemployment hearings on claims when necessary
• Coordinate HR data changes including working with payroll and pulling employee data
• Assist with benefits administration, enrollment, and employee inquiries
• Work within Pay Chex to help upkeep employee information
• Support annual open enrollment processes

• Assist in the development, maintenance, and distribution of HR policies and procedures
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Assist with completion of state and federal reports
• Workers Compensation enter/call-in all WC injuries and illnesses to WC provider
• OSHA Reporting coordinate and complete all OSHA reports
• Attend HR/Board Committee Meetings with HR Director

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Human Resources
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• HR Certifications are a plus
• Experience working in a non-profit, a plus

Proficiency in HR principles and practices

Working knowledge of federal and RI employment laws

Strong HR knowledge across general Staffing, Recruiting, Benefits, Employee Relations as well as some Compensation.

Knowledge of credentialing, a plus

Excellent problem-solving skills