HR Generalist

Kforce Inc.

Boston, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$75,000–$75,000
SKILLS
Business Administration, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, HRIS/HRMS, Higher Education, Human Resources, Human Resources Certification, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Nonprofit, Onboarding, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Paycom, Record Keeping, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Time Management
LOCATION
Boston, MA
POSTED
9 days ago
Kforce's client, a well-established private, nonprofit college, is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support faculty, staff, and student employees across the institution. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys variety, collaboration, and making an impact through strong HR operations and employee support. The client offers salary and great benefits, discounts. This position will be on-site in the Boston, MA area. As a key member of the HR team, you'll support day-to-day human resources functions, including:
  • Supporting recruitment and onboarding for faculty, staff, and student employees
  • Coordinating new hire processes, employment documentation, and orientation
  • Maintaining accurate employee records and processing personnel changes in the HRIS
  • Partnering with payroll to ensure timely and accurate pay processing
  • Serving as a trusted resource for HR policies, procedures, and general employee questions
  • Assisting with benefits enrollment, leave administration, and compliance activities
  • Contributing to HR projects and initiatives that enhance the employee experience

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
  • HR certification (SHRM-CP or similar) preferred or willingness to obtain
  • 3+ years of professional HR experience (higher education or similar environment preferred)
  • Experience with HRIS systems (Paycom a plus)
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and sound judgment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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About the Company

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Kforce Inc.

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1962
WEBSITE
http://www.kforce.com/