HR Generalist / Recruiter

CFS; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Boston, MA is seeking an HR Generalist/Recruiter to support talent acquisition, employee lifecycle activities, HR operations, and leave administration in a hybrid 35-hour work week.

The role centers on full cycle recruiting, onboarding and ongoing HR support, with hands-on use of UKG and other HR systems. The ideal candidate will collaborate with managers to ensure a positive employee experience and compliance across programs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in HR Generalist and/or Recruiting roles.
• Experience with full-cycle recruiting and employee lifecycle support.
• Knowledge of leave administration, compliance, and HRIS systems.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with UKG is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, interviewing, offers, onboarding.
• Coordinate new hire orientation, onboarding and offboarding activities.
• Administer leaves of absence and accommodations.
• Maintain employee data and HR actions in HRIS (UKG).
• Support benefits, open enrollment, payroll preparation, and HR compliance initiatives.
• Partner with employees and managers to provide HR guidance and ensure a positive employee experience.

Skills

HR Generalist

Full-cycle Recruiting

Lifecycle Mgmt

Leave Administration

Communication

Tools

UKG HRIS

Job description

Compensation: $67,000-$80,000

Schedule: Hybrid, 35-hour work week (Boston, MA)

CFS has partnered with a mission-driven nonprofit organization in seeking an HR Generalist / Recruiter to support talent acquisition, employee lifecycle activities, HR operations, and leave administration. This is a highly visible role for an HR professional who enjoys balancing recruiting with broader HR responsibilities in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, interview coordination, offers, onboarding, and candidate experience.
• Facilitate new hire orientation, onboarding, and offboarding activities.
• Administer leaves of absence, accommodations, and related employee communications.
• Maintain employee data and HR actions within UKG and other HR systems.
• Support benefits administration, open enrollment, payroll preparation, and HR compliance initiatives.
• Partner with employees and managers to provide HR guidance and ensure a positive employee experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR Generalist and/or Recruiting experience.
• Experience with full-cycle recruiting and employee lifecycle support.
• Knowledge of leave administration, HR compliance, and HRIS systems.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with UKG is a plus.

Ideal Candidate

• Proactive, resourceful, and able to think several steps ahead.
• Comfortable working independently while keeping stakeholders informed.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, curiosity, and a strong customer-service mindset.

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