Senior Human Resources Generalist

Daley and Associates; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Daley And Associates, LLC. in Canton, MA is seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist to oversee HR for ~60 employees at a manufacturing site. This role is contract-to-hire and onsite five days a week, offering $42-52/hr with a 40-hour workweek.

The successful candidate will manage compliance, employee relations, benefits, recruiting, I-9, and payroll-adjacent activities, aligned with MA laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certifications are a plus.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of federal and Massachusetts employment laws, HR compliance, and employee relations.
• Experience with benefits administration and payroll awareness.
• Ability to manage HR operations independently and partner with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day HR operations and ensure compliance with federal and MA employment laws.
• Serve as primary contact for employee relations, investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Manage employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, and 401(k).
• Coordinate benefits renewals with brokers and providers and oversee open enrollment.
• Administer leave programs, workers’ compensation, and return-to-work processes.
• Handle full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, orientation, I-9 verification, and offboarding.
• Maintain HRIS records, personnel files, and compliance documentation.
• Oversee attendance, timekeeping, PTO, and timecards.
• Coordinate OSHA-related safety documentation and workplace policy compliance.
• Partner with management on compensation reviews, engagement, retention, and workforce planning.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and overall efficiency.
• Learn and eventually handle biweekly payroll processing through ADP Workforce Now.

Job description

Senior Human Resources Generalist

We are seeking candidates for a Senior Human Resources Generalist to join a leading manufacturing company located in Canton, MA. This position will oversee all HR functions for approximately 60 employees, including hourly and salaried staff. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of HR experience with strong knowledge of Massachusetts employment laws, HR compliance, employee relations, and benefits administration.

This is a contract-to-hire position that will pay $42-52/hr (depending on experience) within a 40-hour workweek. This position is onsite 5 days per week in their office.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day HR operations and ensure compliance with federal and Massachusetts employment laws, including FMLA, PFML, and wage and hour regulations.


• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, disciplinary matters, and performance management.


• Manage employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) administration.


• Partner with benefits brokers and providers on annual renewals, plan evaluations, and open enrollment.


• Administer employee leave programs, workers’ compensation claims, and return-to-work processes.


• Manage full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, orientation, I-9 verification, and offboarding.


• Maintain employee records, HRIS data, personnel documentation, and compliance records.


• Oversee attendance, timekeeping, PTO tracking, and employee timecards.


• Coordinate required employee training, OSHA-related safety documentation, and workplace policies.


• Partner with management on compensation reviews, employee engagement, retention, and workforce planning.


• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, policies, and overall efficiency.


• Learn and eventually assume responsibility for biweekly payroll processing through ADP Workforce Now.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.


• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification a plus.


• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.


• Strong knowledge of federal and Massachusetts employment laws, including FMLA and PFML.


• Experience managing employee relations, investigations, and performance-related matters.


• Hands-on benefits administration experience, including broker relationships, renewals, and open enrollment.


• Knowledge of workers’ compensation, leave administration, and 401(k) plans.


• Experience supporting both hourly and salaried employees.


• Background in recruiting, onboarding, and offboarding.


• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to independently manage HR operations and partner with employees and senior leadership.


• Interest in learning payroll and ADP Workforce Now; prior payroll experience is not required.