Human Resources Generalist

MHA (Mental Health Association); Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Long Term Disability

Hourly Pay $22-$24

Job summary

MHA (Mental Health Association) in Chicopee, MA is seeking a Human Resources Generalist (Leave Specialist) to administer HR programs and support employees on-site.

Under the Director of HR, you will coordinate onboarding, background checks, leave administration, HRIS maintenance, and day-to-day employee support while ensuring policy compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of HR experience, with strong communication, discretion, and Microsoft Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least one year of experience in a relevant HR role.
• Highly detail-oriented with accurate HR records and compliance tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding compliance including background checks and fingerprinting.
• Serve as a point of contact for HR processes, policies, and documentation.
• Maintain HRIS records and ensure payroll-related onboarding data is up-to-date.
• Support compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws.
• Assist managers with HR questions and maintain a compliant workplace environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / related field

Tools

HRIS

Applicant Tracking Systems

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Human Resources Generalist (Leave Specialist) On-site Human Resources

Full time Chicopee, Massachusetts, United States Position Summary Under

the supervision of the Director of Human Resources, the HR Generalist administers and supports a wide range of human resources programs and initiatives for all MHA employees. This role is responsible for providing employee support, coordinating onboarding-related compliance and employment documentation, including background check compliance, leave of absence administration, HRIS maintenance, and general employee support services. The HR Generalist serves as a key liaison between Human Resources and staff, ensuring consistent application of organizational policies and compliance with employment laws and regulations. This position is 100% on-site, in-person in Chicopee, MA.

Schedule: Monday through Friday 9am-5pm (40hrs)

Pay Rate: $22- $24 per

Hour Essential Job Functions Coordinate Onboarding Compliance

activities, including but not limited to, background check processing, fingerprinting coordination, and verification of completed new-hire requirements. Serve as a point of contact for employee support inquiries, providing guidance on HR processes, policies, and required documentation. Maintain working knowledge of local, state, and federal employment laws and support compliance across HR operations and practices. Collaborate with managers to ensure fair and consistent HR practices, provide guidance on employee-related questions, and support a positive and compliant workplace environment. Maintain ongoing HR compliance, prepare for external audits when scheduled, and implement follow-up actions to address any findings or recommendations. Manage the onboarding of new hires in the payroll system and ensure HRIS records are accurate and up-to-date for all employees.

Requirements

Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. At least one year of experience working in a relevant human resources role preferred. Highly detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy and consistency in HR records, processes, and compliance tasks. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. High degree of discretion and confidentiality. Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and experience with HRIS and applicant tracking systems.

Commitment to professionalism

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (403B, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Long Term Disability
• $22-24 an hour