The Baker Center for Children and Families · 5 hours ago
Human Resources Generalist
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expThe Baker Center for Children and Families promotes the best possible mental health of children and families through research and intervention. The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for managing HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and compliance, while ensuring an effective employee experience.
EducationHealth CareMental Health
Responsibilities
Administers core HR operations, including benefits (403(b), leaves, COBRA), workers’ compensation, unemployment claims, and coordination of onboarding and separations
Oversees recruiting and hiring activities, including workforce planning, sourcing, screening, interviewing, posting positions, and partnering with leadership on recruitment strategies
Manages employee relations matters, including counseling, corrective action, terminations, and maintenance of compliant documentation
Leads performance management processes, including system design, evaluation cycles, and monitoring completion of evaluations and required trainings through the LMS
Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws, including multi-state and remote worker requirements, OSHA reporting, I-9/E-Verify, and background checks
Develops, updates, and enforces HR policies, procedures, and organizational guidelines in alignment with legal and regulatory standards
Maintains accurate employee records and HR data; prepares reports, supports audits, and partners with Finance on employment verification and data accuracy
Coordinates HR programs and events, including staff meetings, wellness initiatives, flu clinics, and participation on Safety and Wellness Committees
Conducts transition and exit interviews, analyzes trends, and partners with HR and organizational leadership to strengthen retention and leadership effectiveness
Stays current on HR best practices, employment legislation, and industry trends; performs special projects and other duties to support organizational operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related fields required
Minimum of 5 years of human resources working in Human Service/non-profit, behavioral health, Social Work, Clinical or Education is required
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.), HCM and familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and products required
Must be comfortable learning new technical systems as needed
Understanding of Human Resources best practices, trends, regulatory changes, and innovative technologies in human resources and employment law
Preferred
Bilingual (Spanish) strongly preferred
Experience in benefits, leave of absence, and performance management preferred
Experience working in HR with not-for-profit preferred
Advance PC skills with proficiency in Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint); and with working with HRIS systems: UKG, Kronos, UltiPro experience a plus
Benefits
Medical (Blue Cross/Blue Shield)
Dental and Vision options
50% discount on monthly MBTA passes
Immediate enrollment into retirement, with company contribution (4%) and match up to (4%) after 2 years of employment
Opportunities to get involved in various department/organization improvement committees and activities
Company
The Baker Center for Children and Families
Promoting the best possible mental health of children and families through the integration of research, intervention, training, and policy.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Robert Franks
President and CEO
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