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Human Resources Generalist
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The Opportunity
Lesley University seeks a Human Resource Generalist who will be pivotal in providing holistic HR solutions that elevate the employee experience. This role encompasses a wide array of HR functions, spanning talent acquisition, total rewards, engagement, retention, and employee relations. As a crucial resource, the Human Resource Generalist will delve into HR inquiries, manage employee relations challenges, and foster collaboration among various stakeholders to deliver effective solutions.
The role encompasses diverse responsibilities, including leading end-to-end talent acquisition efforts, actively sourcing candidates, managing reference checks, salary determinations, and nationwide background checks. It also involves precise data management within the HRIS system, maintaining employee records, and generating insightful reports.
As a bridge between HR and employees, this position addresses inquiries, interprets policies, and resolves work-related matters. Additionally, it focuses on enhancing the employee experience during the first days, overseeing onboarding and offboarding, and conducting orientation sessions. Managing internal communications and fostering a positive work culture are key aspects, along with staying current with legal requirements and supporting the university's vision and values.
Qualities and Capabilities
A successful candidate will have:
Bachelor’s degree in human resources or any other customer-focused field.
Three (3) years of relevant experience in human resources, with a focus on HR Generalist functions.
Knowledge of Federal and State Employment Laws.
Experience in recruitment and staffing processes, including active sourcing of candidates, conducting interviews, and onboarding new employees.
Strong commitment to customer service, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Demonstrated strong organizational skills and ability to plan, prioritize, and organize project work, at times with competing priorities.
Demonstrated strong analytical, emotional intelligence, and written and verbal communication skills required to address various HR-related issues and challenges.
Demonstrated experience in employee relations and labor relations.
Ability to build collaborative relationships within departments across the university.
Demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, equity, and social justice
Why Lesley
Located in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley University is highly regarded for its graduate and undergraduate programs in the human arts of education, the arts, and applied social sciences. Lesley fosters a highly creative environment in which innovative ideas thrive, theory is integrated with practice and its 6,400 students and 90,000 alumni are empowered to improve and enrich communities.
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance. In addition, we offer significant paid time off, a generous retirement plan, and tuition programs that enable employees and their dependents to expand their knowledge and skills.
Lesley is committed to the ongoing pursuit of strategic diversity initiatives that help to position diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental to institutional and academic excellence at Lesley. In doing so, Lesley strives for a campus culture and community that fosters a true sense of belonging for all, provides opportunity for everyone to participate equally and fully in the Lesley experience, and helps to develop each individual's capacity to confidently and competently engage within and across difference. Given an evolving national context and the rapid change in the demographic profile of our country, the University has made a significant commitment to addressing and enhancing its campus climate and diversity capabilities as an institution.
Expressing InterestA letter of interest, CV/resume, and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, professional activity, and/or service must be included for full consideration.
At Lesley University we strive for a supportive and equitable environment where people -- regardless of race, ethnicity, color, sex, physical ability, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in uniformed services, and all other categories protected by applicable state and federal laws -- can participate equally and fully as their true selves in all aspects of university life. Accordingly, the University prohibits discrimination based on these protected categories in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and in employment. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the fabric of our institution. Individuals may submit concerns or questions related to discrimination to the University's Director of Equal Opportunity. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity's webpage for the University's entire notice of nondiscrimination and for additional information.
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DIR - HUMAN RESOURCES
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Human Resources Manager
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Human Resources Specialist
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Candidate will support HR Director and complete daily generalist assignments including:
Utilization of Paylocity HRIS and related software systems.
Engage with Employee to promote the employee experience.
Analyze employee data and create a variety of reports.
Respond to external agencies and update employee files,
Apply AI and automation for efficiency in alignment with standards.
Support payroll, benefits and PTO.
Monitor systems designed to comply with policies and legislation.
Pursue opportunities to enhance and improve structure, process and the employee experience.
Human Resources Administrator
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Join a Growing Human Resources Team!
Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. has been in business for over 45 years and has grown to become one of the region’s largest merit shop electrical contractors. We are currently ranked #1 on the Top 50 Electrical Contractors Listin g in New England by Engineering News Record in October 2024.As our company continues to grow, we are searching for a proactive, detail-oriented, and organized individual to join our HR team to support our recruiting efforts for our field operations across all regions.
This position requires the ability to multi-task in a fast-moving environment. Strong communication (phone, in-person, presentations), computer (MS Office, ATS), and customer service skills are essential. Ideal for an entry level professional with a Human Resources related degree or someone with prior HR and/ or talent management experience.
Responsibilities include:
- Conducting phone screens, interviews, reference checks and presenting candidate offers
- Participating in career fairs and presenting at high school visits
- Placing advertisements for open positions on designated platforms
- Maintaining and updating recruiting databases, processes and procedures to support evolving technology
- Updating and distributing monthly HR related reports for talent acquisition and new hire data
- Handling miscellaneous administrative tasks and collaborating with other HR professionals with projects as assigned
Along with competitive compensation, Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package including Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO (Medical, Dental & Vision), health and wellness programs, paid holidays, vacation and personal days, 401(k) with company contribution and up to $2,000 per year in tuition reimbursement. Join our team!
We are a people-focused company committed to our employees and providing service to our communities. Be a part of our team!
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Human Resources Coordinator
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When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.
Reporting to a Human Resources leader, the HR Coordinator serves as an integral part of the HR team by participating in the delivery of HR services and initiatives and provides support throughout the employment lifecycle in the areas of record-keeping, data gathering, data tracking, compliance, HR inquiries not covered by the HR Service Center, and special projects. The HR Coordinator may be the first point of contact in the HR department for visitors, as well as managers and colleagues for administration, partnering cross-functionally for effective delivery of HR services.
Job Description:
1. Provides support to the Human Resource team and is a point of contact for employees, managers and applicant questions. Interacts with internal staff and external visitors with the highest level of customer service. Responds to general inquiries from employees and managers, providing guidance and information on process, administration and other.
2. Actively participates as a member of the Human Resources team, participating in projects, activities and various work assignments. Participates in programs that enhance development, communication, processes and other workflows.
3. May prepare, maintain and distribute information and reports; facilitate the maintenance of various systems, claims and billing, and other administration practices within HR.
4. May manage onboarding and other activities, including facilitating Orientation for new employees to ensure a positive onboarding experience, educating on workforce policies, internal procedures and other. Communicates with internal stakeholders throughout the onboarding cycle.
5. Assists in the collection of and maintenance of documents, considerate of legal requirements and departmental or organizational policies. Maintains the confidentiality of all information and/or sensitive issues in a discrete and ethical manner.
6. Process specific employee actions with Payroll or other and verify changes have been accurately completed through an audit process. Ensure that all employee related information are filed in a timely basis. Participates in compliance-related audits and ensures that HR files are complete.
7. May coordinate employee recognition events and maintain records of financial transactions related to events in compliance with policies.
8. May prepare periodic reports and summaries to keep HR and business leaders appraised of activity.
Bachelor's degree or related experience.
Sufficient experience to demonstrate understanding and accomplishment of required skills (preferably in a Human Resources or healthcare environment).
Understanding of HR practices.
Ability to build and sustain successful relationships with all levels of the organization.
Highly-organized, detail-oriented, with the ability to multi-task.
Proven ability to self-motivate, work independently and work as part of a team.
Flexible to take on variety of tasks or projects; adaptable and can anticipate opportunities for additional contributions.
Effective working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills necessary to work effectively with a varied group of individuals.
Positive, professional business presence.
Strong service excellence skills.
High level of integrity and confidentiality.
Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
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Administrator - Human Resources
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The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build Americas infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values. In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation.
Position SummaryThe Human Resources Administrator will be an integral part of the Human Resources Department and will assist in administering and supporting a variety of programs within the department on a regular basis including, but not limited to; HRIS database management, Team Member portal management, compliance Reporting, and other projects as assigned.
Responsibilities- Comply with (and actively promote) all Safety policies and procedures including reporting all accidents, incidents and near misses to ensure adherence to our Number One Core Value Safety, first in everything we do.
- Database and Team Member portal management including onboarding, performance management, benefits open enrollment, and compliance reporting.
- Oversee company drug testing program to include preemployment screening, random drug and alcohol testing program and compliance reporting.
- Human Resource ad hoc reporting (e.g., EEO annual and compliance reporting).
- Maintains confidentiality in accordance with all HIPAA and other State and Federal employment requirements.
- Answer routine inquiries from internal & external parties on employment verifications, benefits programs, and other general items.
- Review and reconcile department invoices for payment.
- Assist with various projects as needed.
- Bachelors Degree preferred.
- 2-4 years of related experience.
- Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the Human Resources field.
- Knowledge of Human Resources compliance reporting preferred.
- PHR or SHRM certification preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and multi-tasking skills.
- Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of human resources work.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point).
- Strong technical skills with VISTA (Viewpoint) preferred.
- Must possess the ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles.
- Team player with good interpersonal skills.
- Self-starter with good verbal and written communication skills.
- Reliance on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Dedicated and hard working.
- Strong commitment to success of all.
- Possess a strong work ethic.
- Demonstrate the upmost professionalism in how you represent yourself.
- Show quality in everything you do.
- Lead with integrity while producing high quality work.
We offer our full-time and eligible part time team members a comprehensive benefits package thats among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, industry leading referral program, and generous paid time off.
Middlesex provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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Human Resources Coordinator
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The Human Resources Coordinator will support a collaborative and cross-functional HR team in facilitating HR processes, programs, and initiatives. Areas of focus include onboarding, recruitment, benefits administration, HR systems, employee engagement, and training. This role provides broad exposure across multiple areas of Human Resources and the opportunity to build a strong foundation in the field.
Responsibilities- Facilitate onboarding process including new hire checklists, background checks, IT tickets, and orientation scheduling.
- Manage and maintain employee files in line with company policies.
- Update employee changes in Paylocity including promotions, terminations, department transfers, and compensation updates.
- Provide support with the recruitment process including posting open positions, scheduling interviews, updating candidate and requisition activity utilizing Greenhouse Applicant Tracking System.
- Maintain and enhance HR reports including recurring reports and ad hoc requests across various areas of HR.
- Schedule and organize training sessions, compile surveys, and manage recording library in Paylocity.
- Assist in planning and executing employee engagement events and wellness initiatives.
- Manage employee newsletter and benefits spotlights.
- Assist with summer intern programming and maintain program calendar.
- Handle general HR inquiries, escalating issues as appropriate.
- Reconcile and track HR-related invoices and professional development reimbursements.
- Contribute to HR team with projects and initiatives as needed.
- Bachelors degree.
- 1-2 years of experience working within an HR team; financial services industry a plus.
- Superior attention to detail, client service, and organizational skills.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including advanced Excel skills.
- Prior experience with HR systems and strong technical aptitude.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to take initiative.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt as needed.
- Must be able to effectively manage highly sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.
- This is a hybrid role based in our Boston office, 4 days in-office and 1 day remote.
GW&K Investment Management is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, marital status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws.
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