Human Resources Generalist
Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, and Offboarding
Lead full-cycle recruitment for assigned openings and internships, partnering with hiring managers to understand role requirements, competencies, and selection criteria.
Manage job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing coordination, and offer processes.
Ensure a consistent, equitable, and positive candidate experience throughout the hiring lifecycle.
Lead and evolve the employee onboarding experience for new staff.
Manage relationships with staffing agencies, LinkedIn Recruiter, and external posting sources to optimize sourcing strategies and vendor effectiveness.
Facilitate the offboarding process including conducting exit interviews.
Track, analyze, and report on talent sourcing and recruitment metrics to inform strategy and continuous improvement.
Monitor recruitment workflows and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Leave, Accommodations & Compliance
Manage employee leaves of absence (e.g., PFML, FMLA, ADA-related leave) including employee consultations, documentation, tracking, and payroll coordination.
Administer workplace accommodation processes in alignment with ADA and applicable state laws, engaging in the interactive process and maintaining appropriate documentation.
Maintain working knowledge of federal and Massachusetts employment laws related to leave, disability, and workplace accommodations.
HR Operations & Employee Experience
Serve as a backup to self-service online resources for employees and managers regarding policies, benefits, and HR processes.
Facilitate bi-annual core value awards and annual milestone awards.
Conduct 30-day new hire check-ins to support onboarding effectiveness, engagement, and early retention.
Review and approve ongoing HR Actions through the HRIS (UKG)
Partner with finance on bi-weekly payroll preparation; enter all payroll changes including leave of absence schedules and follow-up on timesheet submission.
Maintain up to date and accurate records in CJP’s HRIS.
Serve as back up to our HR Manager for the HRIS
Support the project management of HR initiatives and streamline HR processes and systems to improve efficiency and user experience
Leverage and embed AI-enabled tools and automation to enhance efficiency, strengthen documentation, and streamline HR workflows and service delivery.
Other Duties
Other duties as assigned with or without accommodations.
Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, or equivalent experience.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of HR generalist experience, preferably in a non-profit environment.
Skills/Competencies: Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing strategy, stakeholder partnership, candidate experience and execution;
Strong working knowledge of leave of absence administration and workplace accommodation processes, including familiarity with federal and Massachusetts employment laws (e.g., FMLA, PFML, ADA);
Broad HR generalist capability across employee lifecycle activities, policies, compliance, and HR program implementation;
Sound judgment, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism;
Continuous improvement mindset with strong problem-solving skills;
Collaborative, proactive, and service-oriented approach aligned with a mission-driven environment;
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment;
Ability to build trust and credibility with employees, managers, and cross-functional partners;
Clear written and verbal communication skills with attention to tone, clarity, and audience;
Proficiency using HRIS platforms (e.g., UKG) and related tools to manage data, generate reports, and support HR operations;
Ability to analyze HR data and translate findings into clear insights and recommendations;
Curiosity and adaptability in adopting emerging technologies to enhance HR service delivery and employee experience.