Manages the full employee lifecycle, including benefits, payroll, compliance, recruiting, onboarding, offboarding, employee records, leave administration, training, and HR communications. Coordinates with benefits providers, accounting, supervisors, and legal resources; maintains payroll and HR systems; audits employment documentation; supports workplace compliance and employee relations. This part-time role is primarily on-site in Provincetown with occasional remote flexibility.
The HR Generalist will manage the full employee lifecycle (benefits, payroll, compliance, and recruiting through offboarding) while supporting staff training and communications. This part-time position is for 24-32 hours per week, primarily on-site at our facility in Provincetown, with occasional opportunities to work remotely.
Benefits Administration
- Communicate and administer employee benefit programs (health, dental, vision, life, disability, voluntary benefits, 403(b), COBRA) and coordinate annual open enrollment.
- Liaise with brokers/providers and accounting to ensure accurate enrollments, terminations, and billing.
- Manage leaves of absence (FMLA, state leaves, statutory benefits) and assist with ADA compliance.
- Report workplace incidents to workers' comp carriers and ensure required regulatory filings.
Payroll
- Process payroll accurately and on schedule, including PTO, deductions, and tax withholdings.
- Maintain payroll and timekeeping systems, including upgrades and troubleshooting.
Data Management
- Maintain employment records and job descriptions for hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations.
- Audit employee files and I-9 records for compliance; respond to employment verification requests.
Recruiting & On/Off-Boarding
- Support hiring: job postings, resume review, reference checks, interview scheduling/coordination, and candidate communications.
- Ensure compliance with state/federal reporting and posting requirements.
- Process new hire paperwork and manage on- and off-boarding documentation.
- Communicate job duties, benefits, and working conditions to applicants.
HR Development
- Keep compliance training and onboarding current with state/federal requirements; maintain training records.
- Support mediation and legal consultation processes (with Executive Director approval) as needed.
- Coordinate employee training programs with supervisors as needed.
- Foster a positive work environment.
Knowledge & Skills Required
- Associate/Bachelor degree in HR or related field.
- 3+ years in HR, payroll, and benefits administration.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel), Google Workspace, and Adobe; BambooHR experience a plus.
Other Requirements
- Valid US driver's license or reliable transportation; US work authorization.
- Primarily on-site with occasional remote flexibility.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs as needed.
Benefits:
- Health and dental insurance are available after a one month probation period; the employee contributes one third of the cost and the Center contributes two thirds. CCS is currently enrolled in a Blue Cross Blue Shield PFA health plan, and dental insurance is provided by Delta Dental.
- Holidays: Regular full and part-time employees receive 13 paid federal holidays per year
- PTO: Regular full and part-time employees accrue PTO at the end of each month. Accruals are based upon a 40-hour work week, and full time employees earn 176 Hours PTO for the first year. PTO is pro-rated for eligible employees who work less than 40 hours per week.
- Long-term disability insurance: Provided at no cost to the employee after one full month of employment. In the event of a long-term disability, the LTD plan pays 60% of your base monthly pay.
- Life insurance of $50,000: Provided at no cost to the employee after one full month of employment.
- Retirement plan: The Center maintains a 403 (b) retirement plan with TIAA. Employees may begin to contributing a percentage of their gross income beginning six months after hire. The Center contributes to each employee’s account, matching up to 100% of a 3% contribution, and 50% of a 3-5% contribution.
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