HR Generalist 2

CHARTER OAK HEALTH CENTER INC; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CHARTER OAK HEALTH CENTER INC in Hartford, CT is seeking an HR professional to manage recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and benefits administration for a nonprofit organization.

The role emphasizes compliance with employment laws, HRIS data integrity, employee relations, and cross-functional collaboration to support organizational development and workforce planning.

Onsite work is required; candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years HR experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive HR experience including operations, recruiting, and benefits administration.
• Experience with HRIS and applicant tracking systems, Paycom preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment & onboarding: manage postings, screening, interview scheduling, and communication; prepare and process offer letters; coordinate onboarding, background checks, I-9s, tax forms, and orientation.
• Payroll processing: administer and process payrolls for all employees; maintain payroll records; respond to payroll inquiries; support audits with finance.
• HR operations & compliance: maintain and audit employee records and HRIS data; administer benefits enrollments and audits; track leave requests; support open enrollment activities.
• Training & development: develop and implement employee training programs; support workforce development and performance management.
• Employee relations: manage employee relations and foster a supportive work environment.
• Cross-functional collaboration: collaborate with other departments and support HR projects.
• Other duties: execute daily HR operations in line with policies; perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

HRIS

Paycom

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Hartford, CT 06106

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Onboarding
  
  
  
  • Manage end-to-end recruiting processes: job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and communication.
  
  
  • Prepare and process offer letters and employment documentation.
  
  
  • Coordinate and execute new hire onboarding, including background checks, paperwork, I-9s, tax forms, and orientation.
  
  
  • Facilitate new hire orientation, serving as a primary HR resource for employees.
  
  
  
  


• Payroll Processing
  
  
  
  • Administer and process payrolls for all employees, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
  
  
  • Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  
  
  • Address payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
  
  
  • Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to reconcile payroll data and support audits.
  
  
  
  


• HR Operations & Compliance
  
  
  
  • Maintain and audit employee records and HRIS data, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
  
  
  • Administering employee benefits enrollments and conduct ongoing audits for health, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits.
  
  
  • Track and administer employee leave requests, escalating complex cases as needed.
  
  
  • Support and execute benefits open enrollment activities, including employee communications and education.
  
  
  
  


• Training & Development
  
  
  
  • Develop and implement employee training and development programs.
  
  
  • Support workforce development and performance management.
  
  
  
  


• Employee Relations
  
  
  
  • Manage employee relations, ensuring a supportive and respectful environment.
  
  
  
  


• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  
  
  
  • Collaborate with other departments and support HR projects and initiatives.
  
  
  
  


• Other Duties
  
  
  
  • Execute daily HR operational activities in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  
  
  • Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Huma Resources, Business Administration, or related field required


• 3+ years of progressive HR experience, including operations, recruiting, and benefits administration preferably in a non-profit setting.


• Experience with HRIS and applicant tracking systems (Paycom preferred).


• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.


• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.


• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).


• Expertise in employment law, HR best practices, and workforce development.


• Must be willing to work onsite.