Manage HR operations across two Western Massachusetts school locations, including onboarding, training coordination, HR transactions, leave and workers’ compensation, employee relations, investigations, manager coaching, engagement, and offboarding. Provide guidance on HR processes, support conflict resolution and progressive discipline, and ensure accurate employee documentation and compensation updates.
Human Resources Generalist
Western MA Schools
May Center is currently seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to manage a range of HR operations for our Western Massachusetts schools. This position requires weekly travel between our Chicopee and West Springfield locations.
What You’ll Do
- Human Resources Support: Facilitate HR activities that guide and support employees throughout the employment lifecycle, from onboarding through offboarding.
- Onboarding Coordination: Coordinate onboarding activities to support new employees as they transition into the organization.
- Training Coordination: Coordinate employee training related to MAP, Healthcare, and Clinical requirements.
- HR Transactions: Process position and compensation changes, upload employee documentation, and review and approve new hire forms and offer letters.
- Leave and Workers’ Compensation: Coordinate activities related to leaves of absence (LOA) and workers’ compensation (WC).
- Employee Support: Respond to general HR questions and provide guidance on HR processes and resources.
- Employee Relations: Investigate employee incidents, concerns, and complaints, and support conflict resolution through conflict management and mediation.
- Manager Coaching and Counseling: Guide managers in addressing employee incidents, managing performance, and applying progressive discipline.
- Employee Engagement: Support employee engagement through the New Hire Check-in Program, site visits, and employee forums.
- Offboarding Coordination: Coordinate offboarding activities to support employees through the conclusion of their employment.
What You Need
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- SHRM or PHR Certification preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of human resources experience.
- Good working knowledge of labor and employment laws and practices.
- Workplace investigation experience required.
- Attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Why Join Us?
- Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation time and paid holidays, including a floating holiday to celebrate your birthday.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Professional Development: Paid training and certification opportunities to support your growth.
- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential support and guidance when you need it.
- Financial Flexibility: A dependent care flexible spending account, short- and long-term disability insurance options, and voluntary benefits.
- Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment assistance programs.
- Retirement Savings: A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer match.
Competitive Pay: $70,000
Join us and be part of something extraordinary. Apply today!
May Institute Revere, Massachusetts, USA Office
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