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HR Generalist

Company: Proprietors of the Cemetery of Mt Auburn
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Job Description:

Background -Reporting to the VP of People and Culture, this highly visible role is responsible for overseeing the smooth functioning of all People and Culture areas within the organization. - This is a new role, with ample opportunity to help shape our evolving culture into a center of excellence within a vibrant, growing organization committed to advancing DEIB initiatives. - Offering significant opportunities for career growth, this role will be on site during onboarding and hybrid, if desired, thereafter. - -Objectives of this role -

Oversee and ensure facile benefit enrollment and administration, manage compensation, including running payroll, manage worker's comp. and leave filings, including MAPFML, FMLA, and help with employee engagement and performance initiativesSuggest new procedures and policies for improving employee experience as well as the efficiency of HR department and companyEnsure compliance with local, state, and national regulations and applicable employment laws, and update policies and procedures when necessaryAssist in developing and executing personnel procedures and policies, and provide guidance and interpretation for business operationsParticipate in development of HR objectives and systems, including metrics, queries, and ongoing reports for company requirements -Responsibilities
Ensure a smooth new-hire onboarding and orientation and coordinate with various departments to deliver an exceptional first-day experienceOversee implementation of new HRIS, take ownership for system, and run reports as needed for compliance and/or auditsProvide a dedicated and effective HR support to employees on issues such as PTO, leaves, performance, organizational change, and all other employee-relations mattersBe the primary go-to for payroll processing, including biweekly and semimonthly updates to employee files, bonus/incentive pay, vacation/sick pay, expense reimbursements, hourly-employee validations, and benefits changes, much of which will self-manage after implementation of new HRIS/payroll systemProcesses and monitor all worker's compensation claimsAssist in the communication, interpretation, and updating of employee handbook; updating employee directory and organizational charts, and contribute to policy development -Required skills and qualifications
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and EQ/cultural awarenessAptitude for problem-solving and thorough knowledge of HR procedures and policiesAdvanced knowledge of HRIS and ability to learn new technical systems, as neededExcellent presentation program skills, using PowerPoint, et al. -Preferred skills and qualifications
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in human resources, business, or related fieldProven success working as part of a dynamic HR teamResourceful mindset and strong attention to detailKnowledge of local, state, and national laws and regulations related to employment and laborWorking proficiency in Spanish strongly desired -Powered by JazzHR

Keywords: Proprietors of the Cemetery of Mt Auburn, Cambridge , HR Generalist, Human Resources , Cambridge, Massachusetts

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