Human Resources Specialist

Jobtailor; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an HR Generalist to support HRBPs in managing the employee lifecycle, onboarding, policies, and data-driven HR operations. The role involves collaborating across hybrid/remote teams, promoting Workday self-service, and driving process improvements to enhance efficiency.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, 3–5 years of HR generalist experience, strong knowledge of employment law, and excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in HR in a generalist capacity.
• Solid understanding of HR practices and employment law.
• Ability to multitask, stay organized, and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support HR Business Partners in managing the employee lifecycle.
• Advise, inform, and facilitate discussions with HR Business Partners.
• Participate in HR projects, activities, programs, and workflow improvements
• Manage onboarding activities and facilitate new-employee orientation when needed
• Respond to employee and manager inquiries about policies, processes, and administration
• Provide transaction-management and operational support to HR staff and business partners
• Support and promote Workday self-service capabilities
• Track HR metrics, analyze data, prepare reports, and distribute activity information
• Participate in compliance audits and ensure HR data completeness
• Manage unemployment or other claims responses and maintain vendor relationships when needed
• Coordinate accounting activities and monitor reporting requirements
• Analyze HR business processes and provide insights to improve effectiveness and efficiency
• Contribute to HR projects involving process improvement, automation, and efficiencies

Skills

Employee Lifecycle Management

Data Analysis

HR Metrics Tracking

Onboarding Activities Management

Process Improvement

Transaction Management

Compliance Audits

Vendor Relationship Management

HR Process Automation

Workday Self-Service Capabilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Human Resources Certification

Tools

Workday

Job description

• Support HR Business Partners in managing the employee lifecycle
• Advise, inform, and facilitate discussions with HR Business Partners
• Participate in Human Resources projects, activities, programs, and workflow improvements
• Manage onboarding activities and facilitate new-employee orientation when needed
• Respond to employee and manager inquiries about policies, processes, and administration
• Provide transaction-management and operational support to HR staff and business partners
• Support and promote Workday self-service capabilities
• Track HR metrics, analyze data, prepare reports, and distribute activity information
• Participate in compliance audits and ensure HR data completeness
• Manage unemployment or other claims responses and maintain vendor relationships when needed
• Coordinate accounting activities and monitor reporting requirements
• Analyze HR business processes and provide insights to improve effectiveness and efficiency
• Contribute to HR projects involving process improvement, automation, and efficiencies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Human Resources certification preferred
• 3–5 years of experience working in Human Resources in a generalist capacity
• Solid understanding of HR practices
• Knowledge of employment law and regulations
• Ability to build and sustain successful relationships at all organizational levels
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with ability to multitask
• Ability to self-motivate, work independently, and work as part of a team
• Effective in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize work using independent judgment
• Flexible and adaptable, with ability to take on varied tasks or projects
• Exceptional communication skills for working with diverse individuals
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaborating with hybrid/remote teams
• Positive, professional business presence
• Strong service excellence skills
• High discretion, integrity, and confidentiality
• Ability to research and analyze data for contextual presentation
• Must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Human Resources practices, including employee lifecycle management, compliance, and data analysis. Proficient in utilizing Workday for HR operations and fostering effective relationships across organizational levels.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor’s Degree In Human Resources
• Human Resources Certification
• 3–5 Years Of HR Generalist Experience
• Knowledge Of Employment Law
• Strong Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Employee Lifecycle Management
• Data Analysis
• HR Metrics Tracking
• Onboarding Activities Management
• Process Improvement
• Transaction Management
• Compliance Audits
• Vendor Relationship Management
• HR Process Automation
• Workday Self-Service Capabilities

Soft Skills

• Highly Organized
• Detail-Oriented
• Effective Collaboration
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Positive Professional Presence

Certifications & Qualifications

• Human Resources Certification

Industry Keywords

• HR Practices
• Employment Law
• Compliance
• Employee Orientation
• Service Excellence

Tools & Technologies

• Workday