SUMMARY: We’re looking for a Human Resource Generalist to join our People & Culture team. The People & Culture department is focused on providing people-centric support to the organization, and its most valuable resource; the staff that make our mission possible. This person will play a vital role in ensuring we continue to encourage, support, and retain our employees. Reporting to the Chief People & Culture Officer, the HR Generalist will serve as a resource to staff and management by proactively providing a broad range of HR services and by ensuring efficient and seamless administration and coordination of HR-related projects, programs, diversity initiatives, and activities.

Responsibilities:

• Assists the Chief People & Culture Officer (CPCO) in different areas such as but not limited to: wage/benefit administration, training, and the execution of employee relation activities in order to provide each department with guidance and support as necessary.
• Support the Benefits Specialist to establish benefit offerings, select providers and plan offerings, serve as a backup to Benefits Specialist when required. Bi-annually complete a comprehensive benefits audit and survey.
• Support the Recruiting and Onboarding specialist as required, including working with hiring managers to draft opportunity posts, screen resumes, welcome and shepherd candidates through the in-person interview process.
• Annual audit of all job descriptions.
• Manage new hire orientation, including onboarding process improvement, and tactical tasks such as: new hire paperwork, I-9 verification and new hire gifts.
• Provide support within employee relations for employees, support supervisors as needed.
• Work with Woodwell’s Diversity, Inclusion, Retention, and Equity Committee to support our ongoing efforts and initiatives; advocates and implements Woodwell’s internal diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice initiatives.
• Manage the performance management process, and ensure all employees participate.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures as well as state, federal, and local laws and regulations and perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
• Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, and continuing education. This may include, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, safety training, and aptitude exams and certifications.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute People & Culture programs including but not limited to benefits, and leave; status change letters; promotions; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and people management; engagement, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Manages, updates, develops reports on employee demographic data, and other employee statistics on a monthly basis and as required by the CPCO and leadership.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Serve as a member of the Administration Committee and Diversity Committee.
• Promote People & Culture programs to create an inclusive and conflict-free work environment.
• Implements employee recognition/engagement programs.
• Represents Woodwell to diverse external parties, insurance representative, legal counsel, and others.

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  5-7 years experience as an HR Generalist.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Ability to connect deeply with people, maintain trust, and navigate sensitive issues with colleagues.
• Ability to effectively deal with department heads and team members, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy.
• Must be service-oriented, collaborative, creative and charismatic.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a willingness to find solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that build trust and instill confidence.
• Possesses a high degree of confidentiality and judgement when handling sensitive and confidential matters.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations, including knowledge of EEOC, ADA laws.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems. ADP Workforce experience is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Massachusetts Public Notary
• SHRM-CP is a plus.

Application Instructions: To apply, please send your cover letter addressing your experience and qualifications in relation to the responsibilities of this position, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references as a single PDF to our career’s portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Please type HRG22-2 on all correspondence.

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