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Nonprofit HR, Powered by OneDigital · 1 month ago

HR Generalist and Executive Assistant (Hybrid | Freedom Reads)

Hamden, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $85K/yr

5+ years exp

Nonprofit HR, Powered by OneDigital is seeking an HR Generalist and Executive Assistant to enhance HR operations and provide executive support. The role involves managing HR processes, supporting workplace culture initiatives, and assisting executives with their administrative needs.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the on-site point of contact for all HR-related questions, offering supportive and timely guidance to staff and supervisors

Engages the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, and performance processes

Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook in alignment with our organizational values and legal requirements

Monitor the HR inbox to ensure responsive, service-oriented communication

Maintain organized, confidential digital records within iSolved and other systems

Administer leaves of absence (FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation) with compassion and clarity, ensuring staff understand their rights and options

Manage and optimize the iSolved HRIS to ensure accurate data, strong reporting, and efficient HR processes

Regularly audit HR data for accuracy and consistency

Support initiatives that nurture a positive, inclusive, and connected workplace culture

Help integrate EDIJ principles into day-to-day practices, policies, and organizational decision-making

Organize and Schedule internal and external meetings

Coordinate Travel Arrangements

Process expenses in Expensify

Qualification

HR policies knowledgeHRIS managementProject managementHR certificationGoogle WorkspaceAsanaExpensifyISolvedInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsDetail-orientedAdaptabilityCollaboration

Required

5+ years of HR and Administrative experience, ideally in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization

Working knowledge of HR policies, practices, and employee lifecycle processes

Strong project management, organization, and time management skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; collaborative and service-oriented mindset, works well with others

Comfortable learning and managing multiple technology platforms

Commitment to equity, inclusion, and fostering a healthy team culture

Sound judgment, a high level of integrity, professionalism, a positive attitude, and a sense of humor. Ability to be persuasive in communicating ideas

Adaptable—manages a constantly changing business climate

Communicates effectively in different contexts, including those pertaining to various populations, persons, situations, or environments. Clear, direct, and succinct writer

Collaborative, organized, and detail-oriented

Versatile—a multidisciplinary and multi-constituency perspective with an ability to connect with people of diverse backgrounds and experiences

Comfortable learning and using the digital tools that Freedom Reads uses—with little to no assistance, and willing to try out new technologies and work tools

Commitment to Freedom Reads' mission, values, and principles is required as is demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity