Human Resources Generalist

Hruckus; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

HRUCKUS is actively seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist for a 6-month, onsite assignment in Boston, MA. The role covers employee relations, performance management, talent management, and HR operations, collaborating with HR Partners and COEs to deliver integrated HR support.

Ideal candidates will have 2–4 years of progressive HR experience, a bachelor’s degree, and a working knowledge of core HR practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2 to 4 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Working knowledge of core HR practices, including employee relations, performance management, talent management, compensation, and HR policies.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with leaders, employees, and HR colleagues.
• Strong communication, consultation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and appropriately escalate.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR guidance and support to leaders and employees on policies, practices, programs, and employee-related matters.
• Partner with leaders and HR Business Partners to understand workforce needs, organizational priorities, and emerging employee issues.
• Support employee relations matters, including performance concerns, workplace issues, investigations, and policy interpretation, escalating complex matters as appropriate.
• Assist leaders with performance management activities, including goal setting, performance reviews, development planning, and performance improvement.
• Support talent management processes, including talent reviews, succession planning, career development, and retention initiatives.
• Analyze basic workforce data and organizational information to identify trends, opportunities, and areas requiring attention.
• Support workforce planning activities by helping leaders assess current and future staffing, organizational, and talent needs.
• Assist with organizational effectiveness initiatives, including organizational structure, role clarity, team effectiveness, and organizational change.
• Participate in business and leadership meetings to gain an understanding of business priorities and provide HR perspective and support.
• Partner with HR Business Partners to translate business needs into appropriate HR solutions and actions.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Expertise, including Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Talent Management, Organizational Development, and HR Operations, to deliver integrated HR support.
• Support organizational changes, restructures, leadership transitions, and other workforce initiatives.
• Assist with job description development, organizational design, position management, and other workforce-related activities.
• Support employee engagement and retention efforts by identifying employee needs and partnering with leaders on appropriate actions.
• Provide guidance and support related to employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, internal movement, transfers, leaves, and offboarding.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, enhance the employee experience, and increase consistency and efficiency in HR service delivery.
• Participate in enterprise and department HR initiatives and special projects as assigned.
• Maintain current knowledge of HR practices, policies, employment regulations, and organizational programs.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Problem solving

Discretion/Confidentiality

Consultation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Admin

Job description

Veteran Firm Seeking a Human Resources Generalist for an Onsite Assignment in Boston, MA

My name is Stephen Hrutka. I lead a Veteran-Owned management consulting firm in Washington, DC. We specialize in Technical and Cleared Recruiting for the Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), and other advanced defense agencies.

At HRUCKUS, we support fellow Veteran-Owned businesses by helping them recruit for positions across organizations such as the VA, SBA, HHS, DARPA, and other leading-edge R&D-focused defense agencies.

We seek to fill a Human Resources Generalist role in Boston, MA

The ideal candidate is a Boston, MA resident with 2 to 4 years of progressive Human Resources experience, a working knowledge of core HR practices, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Thanks,

www.hruckus.com

Executive Summary:

HRUCKUS is looking for an experienced Human Resources Generalist to provide comprehensive HR support across employee relations, performance management, talent management, workforce planning, and HR operations for a 6-month, 40 hours per week temporary placement.

Position Description:

The Human Resources Generalist supports the delivery of HR strategies and programs that align with business priorities. Working in partnership with HR Business Partners, Centers of Expertise (COEs), and organizational leaders, this position serves as a resource to leaders and employees while developing a strong understanding of the organization's workforce, structure, culture, and business needs.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day HR guidance and support to leaders and employees on policies, practices, programs, and employee-related matters.
• Partner with leaders and HR Business Partners to understand workforce needs, organizational priorities, and emerging employee issues.
• Support employee relations matters, including performance concerns, workplace issues, investigations, and policy interpretation, escalating complex matters as appropriate.
• Assist leaders with performance management activities, including goal setting, performance reviews, development planning, and performance improvement.
• Support talent management processes, including talent reviews, succession planning, career development, and retention initiatives.
• Analyze basic workforce data and organizational information to identify trends, opportunities, and areas requiring attention.
• Support workforce planning activities by helping leaders assess current and future staffing, organizational, and talent needs.
• Assist with organizational effectiveness initiatives, including organizational structure, role clarity, team effectiveness, and organizational change.
• Participate in business and leadership meetings to gain an understanding of business priorities and provide HR perspective and support.
• Partner with HR Business Partners to translate business needs into appropriate HR solutions and actions.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Expertise, including Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Talent Management, Organizational Development, and HR Operations, to deliver integrated HR support.
• Support organizational changes, restructures, leadership transitions, and other workforce initiatives.
• Assist with job description development, organizational design, position management, and other workforce-related activities.
• Support employee engagement and retention efforts by identifying employee needs and partnering with leaders on appropriate actions.
• Provide guidance and support related to employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, internal movement, transfers, leaves, and offboarding.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, enhance the employee experience, and increase consistency and efficiency in HR service delivery.
• Participate in enterprise and department HR initiatives and special projects as assigned.
• Maintain current knowledge of HR practices, policies, employment regulations, and organizational programs.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2 to 4 years of progressive Human Resources experience
• Working knowledge of core HR practices, including employee relations, performance management, talent management, compensation, and HR policies
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with leaders, employees, and HR colleagues
• Strong communication, consultation, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and appropriately escal

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working in a large, complex, matrixed, healthcare, academic, research, or professional services environment
• Experience supporting leaders with workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, talent management, or change initiatives
• Experience working in a Human Resources Business Partner or consultative HR environment
• Experience using HR data and analytics to inform workforce decisions