Human Resources Generalist

Roessel Joy; Cambridge (MA); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Roessel Joy, a Boston-based staffing firm, is partnering with a growing Greater Boston organization to hire an HR Generalist. This is a visible, hands-on role supporting employees at every level and collaborating with leadership.

The HR Generalist will manage the full range of HR activities—from hiring and onboarding to employee relations and compliance—keeping accurate records and handling sensitive matters with discretion.

Competenze

• 3+ years of progressive HR generalist or HR coordinator experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment law.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS or payroll platforms (ADP, Paylocity, UKG, Dayforce).
• Strong written and verbal communication with a service-oriented approach.
• Confidential handling of sensitive information.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, esp. Excel.
• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field preferred.
• SHRM-CP, PHR or similar certification a plus.

Mansioni

• Employee support: first point of contact for questions on HR policies, benefits, leave and day-to-day needs.
• Talent acquisition: support recruiting, posting roles, screening, scheduling interviews, offers and background checks.
• Onboarding and offboarding: manage new hire paperwork, I-9/E-Verify, orientation and exit processes.
• Benefits and payroll: administer open enrollment, changes, leaves and payroll updates.
• Employee relations: address workplace concerns, document investigations, support performance management.
• Compliance: align with federal/state employment laws including FMLA, ADA and wage/hour requirements.
• HRIS and reporting: maintain records and prepare HR metrics/reports.
• HR projects: contribute to policy updates and training programs.

Conoscenze

HR expertise

Employment law knowledge

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Excel

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred

Strumenti

ADP

Paylocity

UKG

Dayforce

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Opportunity

Roessel Joy, a Boston-based staffing firm, is partnering with an established and growing organization in the Greater Boston area to hire an HR Generalist. This is a visible, hands‑on role for an HR professional who enjoys supporting employees at every level and wants to work closely with leadership. The client's identity is confidential and will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.

Position Overview

The HR Generalist is a trusted partner to managers and employees and supports the full range of HR activities, from hiring and onboarding to employee relations and compliance. This person brings strong judgment, keeps accurate records, and handles sensitive matters with discretion.

Key Responsibilities

• Employee support: Act as the first point of contact for employee and manager questions on HR policies, benefits, leave and day-to-day needs
• Talent acquisition: Support recruiting by posting roles, screening candidates, scheduling interviews, coordinating offers and running background checks
• Onboarding and offboarding: Manage new hire paperwork, I-9 and E-Verify compliance, orientation and exit processes
• Benefits and payroll: Administer open enrollment, benefit changes, leaves of absence and payroll updates, and resolve discrepancies
• Employee relations: Help address workplace concerns, document investigations and support performance management
• Compliance: Help keep the organization aligned with federal and state employment laws, including FMLA, ADA and wage and hour requirements
• HRIS and reporting: Maintain employee records and personnel files in the HRIS, and prepare HR metrics and reports
• HR projects: Contribute to policy updates, engagement initiatives, training and process improvements

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive HR generalist, HR coordinator or similar experience
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment law
• Hands‑on experience with an HRIS or payroll platform (ADP, Paylocity, UKG, Dayforce or similar)
• Strong written and verbal communication, with a service‑oriented approach
• Sound judgment and strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information
• Strong organization, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Bachelor's degree in HR, business or a related field preferred
• SHRM-CP, PHR or similar certification is a plus

Why This Role

• A high‑visibility position with direct exposure to leadership
• Broad, varied work across the whole employee lifecycle
• A strong foundation for growth in HR
• Dedicated support from a Roessel Joy recruiter, from first call through offer