HR Generalist

Job ID: 811285
Location: Boston, MA
Duration: 3-Month Contract
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hours/week)

Sigma Inc. is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support Human Resources operations for our client, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts / Massachusetts Convention Center Authority. This position is fully onsite at 415 Summer Street, Boston, MA.

Position Summary:

The HR Generalist will support daily Human Resources operations by managing a variety of HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, performance management, training coordination, HR compliance, HRIS updates, and personnel record management.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience supporting HR programs, working with employees and managers, maintaining HR documentation, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and organizational policies.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Staffing:

• Coordinate hiring activities, onboarding, and employee orientation processes.
• Review applications, screen candidates, schedule interviews, and assist with candidate assessments.
• Support pre-employment activities and recruitment coordination.

Employee Relations:

• Serve as a resource for employees regarding HR policies, procedures, and workplace concerns.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives and promote a positive workplace culture.
• Support conflict resolution and employee relations activities.

Benefits & Leave Administration:

• Assist employees with benefits enrollment, changes, and related inquiries.
• Support annual open enrollment activities.
• Administer employee leave programs, including FMLA and ADA accommodations.
• Coordinate with benefits providers and external vendors.

Performance Management & Training:

• Support performance review and employee evaluation processes.
• Assist managers with employee development initiatives and coaching support.
• Coordinate training programs and maintain training compliance records.

HR Compliance & Records Management:

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Assist with HR policy implementation and communication.
• Maintain confidential employee records and personnel files.
• Prepare HR reports and documentation for audits and compliance reviews.

HRIS Support:

• Maintain accurate employee data within HRIS systems.
• Generate workforce reports and employment metrics.
• Support applicant tracking systems and HR technology processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Development, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Experience supporting recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, and HR compliance.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations including:
  • FLSA
  • FMLA
  • ADA
  • EEO compliance
• Experience with HRIS systems and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting public sector, government, or municipal organizations.
• Experience with ADP HRIS/payroll systems.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.

Core Skills:

• Human Resources Administration
• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
• Employee Relations
• Benefits Administration
• Leave Management
• HR Compliance
• HRIS Management
• ADP
• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Onboarding
• Training Coordination
• Performance Management
• Policy Administration
• Employee Records Management
• Microsoft Office Suite

Work Environment:

• Fully onsite office environment in Boston, MA.
• Regular interaction with employees, managers, HR leadership, and external vendors.
• Requires strong attention to detail, professionalism, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Apply today to join Sigma Inc. and support impactful HR operations with a leading public sector organization.