HR Generalist

Jewish Health Care Center Inc; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jewish Healthcare Center is seeking an HR Generalist to join our MA team. The role emphasizes PFML and LOA administration, with backup support for payroll, workers' compensation, and 401(k) programs.

You will maintain HRIS data integrity, handle sensitive employee relations matters, and assist with onboarding, benefits, and policy compliance. A collaborative environment awaits in a mission-driven facility.

Qualifications

• Proven HR Generalist experience with focus on MA PFML and LOA administration.
• Experience in workers' compensation, payroll support, and 401(k) administration.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, business or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead PFML/LOA case management from intake to return-to-work with compliance.
• Backup payroll, workers' comp, and 401(k) administration as needed.
• Support employee relations and confidential information handling.
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and accurate employee records.

Skills

PFML expertise

LOA administration

Workers' compensation

Payroll backup

HRIS (Paylocity)

401(k) administration

Onboarding

Benefits administration

Policy compliance

Employee relations

Data integrity

Discretion & confidentiality

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

Description

The Jewish Healthcare Center, a long-term care facility, is seeking a dedicated and well-rounded HR Generalist to join our growing team. The ideal candidate brings a comprehensive understanding of human resources functions, with deep expertise in Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) and leave of absence (LOA) administration, along with working knowledge of workers' compensation, payroll and HRIS systems (Paylocity preferred), and 401(k) administration.

Responsibilities:

• Play a lead role in PFML and other leave of absence case management, from intake through return-to-work, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Serve as a knowledgeable backup resource across workers' compensation, payroll, and 401(k) administration — able to step in as needed
• Support workers' compensation claims processes and ensure compliance with MA regulations
• Maintain familiarity with Paylocity to provide payroll backup support and troubleshoot as needed
• Assist with employee relations matters, including overflow support and backup coverage for difficult conversations (coaching, disciplinary action, performance concerns)
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data integrity
• Support broader HR initiatives including onboarding, benefits administration, and policy compliance

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to quality care
• Collaborative, supportive HR team environment
• Broad exposure across HR disciplines — great fit for a generalist who enjoys variety

Requirements

• Proven experience as an HR Generalist or in a similar HR role
• Deep, hands-on knowledge of MA PFML and leave of absence administration, including intake, documentation, and compliance tracking
• Working knowledge of workers' compensation processes and regulations
• Familiarity with payroll systems and processes, sufficient to serve as a backup
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (Paylocity preferred)
• Knowledge of 401(k) administration
• Comfortable navigating difficult or sensitive conversations with employees, with sound judgment and professionalism
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable cross-training across HR functions and adapting to shifting priorities
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred