Human Resources Generalist

Miltonfamilycenter; Milton (VT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Part-time Schedule

Job summary

Milton Family Community Center in Vermont is seeking a part-time Human Resources Generalist (20 hours per week) to coordinate payroll, benefits, recruitment, onboarding, and HR records. You will work closely with the Executive Director and leadership to maintain a positive, compliant workplace.

The role emphasizes confidential handling of information, policy administration, and staff development, with hourly pay between $30.00 and $31.50 and paid holidays, prorated PTO, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in human resources, payroll administration, benefits administration, or a related role.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with leadership and staff.
• Proficiency with standard office software; willingness to learn organizational systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate biweekly payroll processing and ensure accuracy.
• Administer employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, and disability.
• Support recruitment and onboarding processes and maintain employee records.
• Maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook.
• Support staff development, performance management, and training.
• Ensure compliance with federal and Vermont employment laws.
• Provide general HR support to leadership.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Discretion with confidential info

Interpersonal and communication skills

Independent working

Proficiency with office software

Tools

Payroll software

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

Reports to: Executive Director
Position Type: Part-Time, non-exempt (20 Hours Per Week)
Compensation Range: $30.00- $31.50 per hour

Position Overview

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for coordinating and administering human resources functions at the Milton Family Community Center (MFCC). This position oversees payroll and employee benefits administration, supports recruitment and onboarding processes, and maintains employee records, HR policies, and procedures. Working collaboratively with the Executive Director and departmental leadership, the HR Generalist supports staff development, performance management, and organizational workforce needs while helping foster a positive, supportive, and compliant workplace.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Payroll and Benefits Administration

• Coordinate and process biweekly payroll, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• Support employee benefits enrollment, changes, and annual open enrollment processes.
• Serve as a resource for employees regarding payroll, benefits, and related HR questions.
• Maintain accurate payroll, benefits, and employee records while ensuring confidentiality.
• Coordinate with payroll providers, benefits administrators, and other relevant external partners as needed.

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Collaborate with the Executive Director on developing and updating job descriptions and position postings.
• Support recruitment and hiring processes, including posting positions, coordinating interviews, and communicating with applicants.
• Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring required documentation and procedures are completed.
• Maintain employee personnel files and ensure employment records are accurate and up to date.

Employee Relations and Performance Management

• Collaborate with the Executive Director on the coordination and administration of annual employee performance reviews.
• Work with departmental leadership to identify staff training and professional development needs.
• Coordinate staff training opportunities and maintain training documentation.
• Serve as a resource for employees and supervisors regarding HR policies, procedures, and workplace questions.
• Support the consistent implementation of employee policies and procedures.
• Assist with communicating policy updates and organizational HR practices to staff.

HR Compliance and Organizational Support

• Lead the ongoing maintenance and periodic review of the employee handbook, collaborating with the Executive Director on policy development, revisions, and organizational changes.
• Support compliance with applicable federal and Vermont employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain required employment documentation, workplace postings, and HR records.
• Assist with the development, review, and maintenance of HR policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive employee information.
• Provide general HR support to the Executive Director and departmental leadership as organizational needs arise.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Experience in human resources, payroll administration, benefits administration, or a related administrative role.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with organizational leadership and staff.
• Proficiency with standard office software and willingness to learn organizational systems and platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in human resources, payroll and benefits administration or a related field
• Experience with payroll processing and employee benefits administration.
• Familiarity with federal and Vermont employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience with employee onboarding, performance management, and HR policy development.
• Experience working in a nonprofit or small organizational setting.
• Compensation based upon education and experience with a range between $30.00-$31.50 per hour
• This position is part-time, non-exempt, hourly with hours typically scheduled during a traditional Monday to Friday 8:00 to 4:00 pm work week structure. Flexibility may be offered as appropriate.
• Paid Holidays: Part-time employees receive 14 paid holidays that fall within their regularly scheduled work hours.
• Paid Time Off: Part-time employees receive prorated paid time off based on their expected weekly hours. For a 20-hour-per-week schedule, this includes approximately 5 paid sick days, 2 paid personal days, and 5 paid vacation days annually.
• Retirement: Employees earning more than $5,000 are eligible to participate in MFCC’s retirement plan, subject to plan requirements.