Human Resources Generalist

Town of Exeter; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

FSA

100% employer paid dental

Sick time

Personal time

Vacation time

Job summary

The Town of Exeter is seeking a full-time Human Resources Generalist to support essential people operations across multiple departments. This onsite role in Exeter, NH focuses on day-to-day HR administration, helping ensure accurate payroll processing, smooth onboarding, and well-maintained employee records.

Within the Town’s HR function, you will coordinate time entry, act as a key point of contact for onboarding and benefits, and assist with recruiting support.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Five or more years of HR experience, or a combination of education and related experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication abilities and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Experience with MS Office (Word and Excel) and MUNIS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process accurate time entry to support payroll.
• Serve as the primary contact for employee onboarding and benefit programs.
• Assist with recruitment activities.
• Update employee records and the HR website.
• Manage the MUNIS software program.

Skills

MS Office

Word

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

MUNIS HR software

MUNIS software

Job description

The Town of Exeter is seeking a full-time Human Resources Generalist to support essential people operations across multiple departments. This onsite role in Exeter, NH focuses on day-to-day HR administration, helping ensure accurate payroll processing, smooth onboarding, and well-maintained employee records.

Working within the Town’s HR function, you will coordinate time entry, act as a key point of contact for onboarding and benefits, and assist with recruiting support. The position also includes maintaining HR updates through the HR website and managing HR workflows using MUNIS HR software.

Key Responsibilities

• Process accurate time entry to support payroll
• Serve as the primary contact for employee onboarding and benefit programs
• Assist with recruitment activities
• Update employee records and the human resources website
• Manage the MUNIS HR software program

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Human Resources or a related field
• Five or more years of experience in an HR setting, or a combination of education and related experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• High accuracy with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication abilities
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion in sensitive situations
• Knowledge of MS Office, including Word and Excel required
• Experience with MUNIS software and union contracts is a plus

Tools and Systems

• MS Office (Word, Excel)
• MUNIS HR software
• MUNIS software

Compensation and Benefits

Hiring range: $61,781 to $65,543 per year. The position is Grade 8 within the Town compensation plan.

Benefits include: health insurance, FSA, 100% employer paid dental, sick time, personal time, and vacation time.

Application Details

Closing date: September 29, 2026 or until filled.