Human Resources Generalist-Part time

Masis Staffing Solutions; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Masis Staffing Solutions is seeking an HR Generalist for a local non-profit in Holyoke, MA. The position entails 30-40 hours per week at a pay rate of $25-$28/HR, dependent on experience, and presents strong potential for a long-term role.

Responsibilities include benefits administration, onboarding, employee relations, and maintaining compliance with employment laws. A Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of HR Generalist experience are required. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience as an HR Generalist, preferably in a non-profit.
• Ability to positively influence HR-related actions at all levels.
• Committed to providing excellent internal service.

Responsibilities

• Administer HR plans and procedures for organizational personnel.
• Coordinate and conduct recruitment and selection efforts.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Collaboration skills

Proficient in MS Office

HR-related systems implementation

Confidentiality maintenance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education/experience

Human Resource certification preferred

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Masis Staffing is seeking an HR Generalist for a local non‑profit in the Holyoke, MA area. This position will be between 30-40 hours per week with a pay rate of $25-$28/HR, depending on experience.

This position will be a contract role with strong potential to become a long‑term permanent role.

You will carry out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment, and employment law compliance.

Responsibilities

• Administer HR plans and procedures for all organization personnel; develop and implement policies and procedures; prepare and maintain the employee handbook and the policies and procedures manual
• Administer the compensation program and monitor the performance evaluation program
• Responsible for the overall benefit plan administration.
• Coordinate and conduct recruitment and selection efforts for staff, interns, and volunteers. Manage background checking including EEC requirements.
• Perform new employee orientations including coverage of the employee handbook, etc.
• Supports the employee professional development needs of the organization.
• Actively manage and promote positive employee relations addressing employees concerns from issue to resolution.
• Maintain accurate and up to date employee files.
• Implement and maintain digital human resource information system (HRIS) records and compile reports.
• Manage all employee leave programs and unemployment claims.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment and benefits laws and regulations.
• Participate in ongoing training to maintain Human Resources information and skills, keeping up on changing legal information, policy changes, and changing labor laws.
• Contributes to human resources and organization success by welcoming related, different, and new requests; helping others accomplish job results.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Volunteer and Intern Management & Engagement

• Recruit, onboard, and train organizational volunteers and interns.
• Develop a strong training schedule and content for all interns and potential volunteers.
• Support volunteer onboarding process including interviews, CORI, onboarding paperwork, orientation and training. Ensure compliance with EEC regulations.
• Assist with Bloomerang Volunteer, the database of volunteer information, including service hours and specialized skills and provide monthly/quarterly/annual volunteer reports as requested.
• Work closely with Program Directors and others to provide support, safety and supervision to volunteers and interns when requested.
• Provide staff with support and training on how to successfully utilize volunteers and interns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education/experience.
• Three to five years of experience as a Human Resources Generalist, preferably in a non‑profit, mission driven environment.
• Human Resource certification preferred.
• Ability to create, implement and maintain a full range of HR related systems and programs.
• Ability to positively influence HR-related actions of individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Committed to providing excellent internal service to the organization.
• Possess outstanding communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficient MS Office skills, Payroll software experience a plus.
• Excellent communication written and verbal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and business information.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of the company.