Senior Human Resources Generalist

High Watch Recovery Center; North Kent (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

High Watch Recovery Center in Kent, CT is seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist to support HR functions, with a primary emphasis on training and development, policy administration, and process improvement. You will develop training programs, assist managers, ensure consistent HR policy application, manage job descriptions, and handle employee relations, onboarding, and HR data in ADP Workforce Now.

This full-time, exempt role offers a collaborative environment and opportunities to shape HR

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of HR Generalist experience, including employee relations and terminations, required.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now, required.
• Experience in training and development and HR policy administration, required.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and implement training and development programs for employees and managers.
• Identify training needs and create engaging, cost-effective training materials and presentations.
• Maintain, review, and update HR policies, procedures, and the Employee Handbook.
• Administer the job description program and partner with managers to keep job descriptions current.
• Support employee relations matters, investigations, performance management, corrective action, and terminations.
• Provide backup support for onboarding new hires, interns, fellows, and volunteers.
• Support managers and employees with HR policies, procedures, and workplace concerns.
• Maintain accurate employee records and support HR processes in ADP Workforce Now.
• Prepare HR reports and analyze employee relations, turnover, training, and engagement trends.
• Support employee engagement, recognition, wellness initiatives, and other HR projects.

Skills

Employee relations

Training & development

Policy administration

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

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

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

PowerPoint

Job description

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Senior Human Resources Generalist

FULL TIME SALARIED/EXEMPT Clerical High Watch, Kent, CT, US

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a proactive, team-oriented Senior Human Resources Generalist to join our HR team. This role supports a broad range of HR functions, including employee relations, onboarding, terminations, HR administration, and employee engagement, with a primary emphasis on training and development, policy administration, and process improvement.

The ideal candidate is organized, approachable, and takes initiative in developing training programs, supporting managers, and ensuring consistent application of HR policies and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, coordinate, and implement training and development programs for employees and managers.
• Identify training needs and create engaging, cost-effective training materials and presentations.
• Maintain, review, and update HR policies, procedures, and the Employee Handbook.
• Administer the job description program and partner with managers to keep job descriptions current.
• Support employee relations matters, investigations, performance management, corrective action, and terminations.
• Provide backup support for onboarding new hires, interns, fellows, and volunteers.
• Support managers and employees with HR policies, procedures, and workplace concerns.
• Maintain accurate employee records and support HR processes in ADP Workforce Now.
• Prepare HR reports and analyze employee relations, turnover, training, and engagement trends.
• Support employee engagement, recognition, wellness initiatives, and other HR projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of HR Generalist experience, including employee relations and terminations, required.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now, required.
• Experience in training and development and HR policy administration, required.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee matters professionally.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification is a plus.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Visa Sponsorship: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not accepting unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from staffing agencies or third-party recruiters.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENT:

The responsibilities listed above are intended to describe the general nature of the position but are not exhaustive. Duties may be added, changed, or removed to meet the evolving needs of the organization. This is a collaborative, dynamic role that requires flexibility and a proactive approach.

We are seeking someone with a positive, team-oriented attitude who takes ownership, and thrives in a mission-driven environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand, climb stairs, speak English, hear, use a telephone, drive a vehicle, and operate standard office equipment. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.