HR Generalist

WINCHESTER SAVINGS BANK; Winchester (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Winchester Savings Bank in Winchester, MA, is seeking an HR Generalist to support the full employee lifecycle, including payroll, benefits, leave, recruiting, and compliance.

The role serves as the ADP subject matter expert, ensuring accurate payroll processing and reliable HRIS data, while maintaining policy updates and audits.

This position requires 5+ years of HR generalist experience and strong communication in a regulated financial services environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR generalist experience.
• Extensive hands-on ADP experience for payroll and HRIS, including configuration and reporting.
• Working knowledge of FLSA, MA PFML, ADA, ACA, EEO, and wage-and-hour laws.
• Confidential information handling with discretion.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• MS Office proficiency (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Experience in multi-location/regulated environments (financial services) preferred.
• PHR/SPHR/SHRM certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll in ADP, including time and attendance review, deductions, garnishments, and off-cycle payments.
• Maintain employee records and HRIS data integrity in ADP; run and analyze reports.
• Manage new hire, status change, and termination transactions from start to finish.
• Administer benefits enrollment, open enrollment, life events, and COBRA.
• Track and coordinate leave of absences with third-party administrator; process related payments via ADP payroll.
• Coordinate recruiting, including job postings, screening, interviews, offers, and onboarding.
• Build and maintain ADP workflows related to onboarding, benefits enrollment, performance reviews, annual salary increases, and bonuses.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws, and support audits and required filings.
• Prepare HR metrics, payroll reconciliations, and year-end reporting (W-2s, ACA).
• Lead employee wellness programs via BCBS and Banking on Wellness channels.
• Help develop and update policies, handbooks, and HR communications.

Skills

ADP expertise

Payroll processing

HRIS data management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

MS Office

Experience in financial services

HR certifications

Education

PHR/SPHR/SHRM certification

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

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HR Generalist

Active - Regular full-time Exempt Winchester, MA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1176

Salary Range: $63,000.00 To $99,000.00 Annually

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The HR Generalist supports the full employee lifecycle, including payroll, benefits, leave administration, recruiting, and compliance. This role serves as the primary ADP subject matter expert, ensuring accurate, timely payroll processing and reliable HRIS data.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Process bi-weekly payroll in ADP, including time and attendance review, deductions, garnishments, and off-cycle payments.
• Maintain employee records and HRIS data integrity in ADP; run and analyze reports.
• Manage new hire, status change, and termination transactions from start to finish.
• Administer benefits enrollment, open enrollment, life events, and COBRA.
• Track and coordinate leave of absences with third-party administrator; process related payments via ADP payroll.
• Coordinate recruiting, including job postings, screening, interviews, offers, and onboarding.
• Build and maintain ADP workflows related to onboarding, benefits enrollment, performance reviews, annual salary increases, and bonuses.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws, and support audits and required filings.
• Prepare HR metrics, payroll reconciliations, and year-end reporting (W-2s, ACA).
• Lead employee wellness programs via BCBS and Banking on Wellness channels.
• Help develop and update policies, handbooks, and HR communications.

SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of progressive HR generalist experience
• Extensive hands-on experience with ADP (Workforce Now or equivalent) for both payroll and HRIS, including configuration, reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of FLSA, MA PFML, ADA, ACA, EEO, and state wage-and-hour and leave laws.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience in a multi-location and/or regulated environment (e.g., financial services), preferred.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification is a plus.

NOTICE

This list of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties that may be deemed necessary by management from time to time. The Bank reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply the job description in any way the company desires and that the job description is not a contract for employment. All employment is “at will”. Also, employee is expected to have knowledge of and adherence to Bank policies and procedures. The employee complies with state and federal regulations and specific BSA/AML related regulations and all information security related regulations.

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

EEOC Statement: WSB provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.