Human Resources Generalist

About us! Here at Communitas, we are dedicated to delivering individualized, family-centered services, programs, and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, throughout their life span and in their communities. Why work for us? Recognized and honored as a Top Workplace from 2024 through 2026 – Communitas is proud to welcome you to a work environment that is dedicated to rewarding and supporting our valued employees for their hard work, passion, creativity, and relentless drive to make a positive impact in our community. As a Communitas employee, you are the heart, soul, and foundation of our agency, and contribute to a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of others. This dedication and collaborative spirit that our employees exhibit each day makes our mission to empower people and enrich lives possible. For these efforts, we express our deep appreciation through: | Competitive Tiered Pay Rates | Low-Cost Benefits | Flexible Schedules | Opportunities for Advancement | Regular Employee Appreciation Events | Tuition Reimbursement | Supportive Coworkers | Compassion-centric Environment | The role! Position: Human Resources Generalist Location: Wakefield, MA Pay rate: Starting at $62,000 per year Hours: 40 hours per week. Benefits of Working for us! Tiered pay increases based on years of service, pending performance evaluations 3 weeks’ vacation, 1-week sick time, and 12 holidays for new full-time employees Low-cost benefit plans – Medical & dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and long-term disability coverage Tuition reimbursement eligibility after 90 days of employment Summary & Responsibilities The HR Generalist supports recruitment, onboarding, and day-to-day HR administration, with a primary focus on coordinating the agency’s recruitment and hiring process. This position partners with hiring managers throughout the recruitment process and serves as a primary HR contact for candidates and new employees. The HR Generalist also provides administrative support for employee referrals, wage increases, HR audits, employee engagement programs, and other HR processes. Key Responsibilities Coordinate the recruitment process, including job postings, candidate sourcing and communication, interviews, offers, references, background checks, and other pre-employment requirements. Partner with hiring managers to support effective interviewing, candidate evaluation, and consistent hiring practices; coordinate completion of interview evaluations and feedback. Maintain the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), recruitment records, application materials, and other required hiring documentation. Coordinate new-hire paperwork, orientation, required training, and onboarding activities, and serve as a resource to new employees throughout their first year. Provide administrative support for employee recognition, engagement, benefits, and other HR programs and projects. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in education, Human Services or related field highly preferred; High School diploma or equivalent required. PHR Certification preferred. One year prior recruitment or general HR admin experience required. A passion and dedication to supporting our people is a must Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record Must pass company background and reference checks Check out our website: https://communitasma.org/