Human Resources Generalist

Town of Exeter; Perkins Hill (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; 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 handle essential HR functions across multiple departments. Responsibilities include payroll time entry, onboarding and benefits administration, recruitment support, and maintaining employee records and the HR website.

The successful candidate will manage the MUNIS HR software and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, high accuracy, confidentiality, and discretion in sensitive matters.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Five+ years of experience in a human resources setting or equivalent combination.
• Municipal HR experience preferred.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word and Excel) required.
• Experience with MUNIS software and union contracts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process accurate time entry for payroll.
• Serve as primary contact for onboarding and benefits programs.
• Assist with recruitment and updating employee records and HR website.
• Manage the MUNIS HR software program.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Education

Associate’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel)

MUNIS HR software

Job description

The position is a Group 1 position in the NHRS pension system.

Requirements

The Town of Exeter is seeking a full-time Human Resources Generalist to perform essential HR functions across multiple departments. Key responsibilities include processing accurate time entry for payroll, serving as the primary contact for employee on-boarding and benefit programs, assisting with recruitment, and updating employee records and the human resources website. The successful candidate will also manage the MUNIS HR software program. Ideal applicants must possess strong interpersonal skills, high accuracy and attention to detail, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion in sensitive situations.

Qualifications

Required education level of an associate’s degree in Human Resources or related field. Five or more years of experience in a human resources setting or a combination of education and experience in a related field. Municipal HR experience preferred. Knowledge of MS Office, including Word and Excel required. Experience with MUNIS software and union contracts is a plus.

Compensation

Grade 8 within the Town compensation plan. Excellent benefits package, including health insurance, FSA, 100% employer paid dental, sick time, personal time, and vacation time.

The Town of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.

Christina Geanakakis, PSHRA-CP
HR Generalist
cgeanakakis @exeternh.gov
Phone: [phone]

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10 Front Street Exeter, NH 03833 - Office hours vary by department, visitthe Office Hours page for a full listing.