Human Resources Generalist Direct Hire

HR Generalist Direct Hire

Location: Ashland, MA Fully on site

Hours: 7:30am- 4:00pm Monday- Friday

Salary range: $67,500- $69,000

Position Overview

We are seeking an organized, people-focused HR Generalist to support our growing team of 42 employees. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on across the full employee lifecycle-from compliance and payroll support to benefits administration and employee engagement. The HR Generalist will serve as a trusted resource for employees and leadership while ensuring accurate records, compliance, and a positive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Records & Compliance

• Maintain and update employee personnel files (digital and physical)
• Manage I-9 completion, verification, and audits
• Ensure compliance with state and federal employment requirements
• Organize and maintain HR documentation and records

Payroll Support

• Administer payroll through Paychex
• Process payroll updates, corrections, and address payroll-related issues
• Serve as a liaison with Paychex for employee changes and troubleshooting

Benefits Administration

• Support employee benefits administration, including medical plans through Blue Cross
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions
• Coordinate with HRC for FSA support and employee inquiries

Employee Relations & Performance Support

• Document coaching conversations and employee relations matters
• Support managers with performance documentation and employee issues
• Assist with workers' compensation claims and coordination as needed

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Coordinate and celebrate employee birthdays and work anniversaries
• Support employee engagement initiatives and internal communications

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Human Resources or a related role
• Working knowledge of payroll systems (experience with Paychex preferred)
• Understanding of HR compliance, I-9s, and state employment regulations
• Experience supporting benefits administration and employee inquiries
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism

Preferred Experience

• HR experience in a small organization or growing company
• Familiarity with Blue Cross benefits plans
• Experience with workers' compensation processes

If you're interested in this opening please send resumes to Jamie Corriveau:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.