Human Resources Generalist

Southern Arkansas University; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

PTO

Job summary

Southern Arkansas University is seeking a part-time HR Generalist to manage the full employee lifecycle including benefits, payroll, compliance, and recruiting through offboarding. The role is primarily on-site in Provincetown with occasional remote opportunities.

Responsibilities include benefits administration, open enrollment, payroll processing, recordkeeping, hiring support, training coordination, and ensuring state/federal compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor degree in HR or related field.
• 3+ years in HR, payroll, and benefits administration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel), Google Workspace, and Adobe; BambooHR experience a plus.
• Valid US driver’s license or reliable transportation; US work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Benefits Administration: manage benefit programs and annual open enrollment; liaise with brokers and accounting.
• Payroll: process payroll, PTO, deductions, and tax withholdings; maintain payroll systems.
• Data Management: maintain records, audit I-9s, support hiring, and ensure compliance.
• HR Development: keep compliance training current; coordinate training programs; foster a positive environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

BambooHR

HR experience

Education

Associate/Bachelor in HR

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Adobe

Job description

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The HR Generalist will manage the full employee lifecycle (benefits, payroll, compliance, and recruiting through offboarding) while supporting staff training and communications. This part-time position is for 24-32 hours per week, primarily on-site at our facility in Provincetown, with occasional opportunities to work remotely.

Benefits Administration

• Communicate and administer employee benefit programs (health, dental, vision, life, disability, voluntary benefits, 403(b), COBRA) and coordinate annual open enrollment.
• Liaise with brokers/providers and accounting to ensure accurate enrollments, terminations, and billing.
• Manage leaves of absence (FMLA, state leaves, statutory benefits) and assist with ADA compliance.
• Report workplace incidents to workers' comp carriers and ensure required regulatory filings.

Payroll

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule, including PTO, deductions, and tax withholdings.
• Maintain payroll and timekeeping systems, including upgrades and troubleshooting.

Data Management

• Maintain employment records and job descriptions for hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations.
• Audit employee files and I-9 records for compliance; respond to employment verification requests.
• Support hiring: job postings, resume review, reference checks, interview scheduling/coordination, and candidate communications.
• Ensure compliance with state/federal reporting and posting requirements.
• Process new hire paperwork and manage on- and off-boarding documentation.
• Communicate job duties, benefits, and working conditions to applicants.

HR Development

• Keep compliance training and onboarding current with state/federal requirements; maintain training records.
• Support mediation and legal consultation processes (with Executive Director approval) as needed.
• Coordinate employee training programs with supervisors as needed.
• Foster a positive work environment.

Knowledge & Skills Required

• Associate/Bachelor degree in HR or related field.
• 3+ years in HR, payroll, and benefits administration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel), Google Workspace, and Adobe; BambooHR experience a plus.

Other Requirements

• Valid US driver's license or reliable transportation; US work authorization.
• Primarily on-site with occasional remote flexibility.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs as needed.
• Health and dental insurance are available after a one month probation period; the employee contributes one third of the cost and the Center contributes two thirds. CCS is currently enrolled in a Blue Cross Blue Shield PFA health plan, and dental insurance is provided by Delta Dental.
• Holidays: Regular full and part-time employees receive 13 paid federal holidays per year
• PTO: Regular full and part-time employees accrue PTO at the end of each month. Accruals are based upon a 40-hour work week, and full time employees earn 176 Hours PTO for the first year. PTO is pro-rated for eligible employees who work less than 40 hours per week.
• Long-term disability insurance: Provided at no cost to the employee after one full month of employment. In the event of a long-term disability, the LTD plan pays 60% of your base monthly pay.
• Life insurance of $50,000: Provided at no cost to the employee after one full month of employment.
• Retirement plan: The Center maintains a 403 (b) retirement plan with TIAA. Employees may begin to contributing a percentage of their gross income beginning six months after hire. The Center contributes to each employee’s account, matching up to 100% of a 3% contribution, and 50% of a 3-5% contribution.