Veterans Inc., the largest provider of services to veterans and their families throughout New England, is looking for a professional, highly motivated, goal oriented individual to fill the HR Associate position and become a valued member of Veterans Inc. team!

As a key member of the Human Resources Department, the primary function of the HR Generalist is to assist in the coordination and implementation of recruitment efforts and talent acquisition activities. Other responsibilities of this position include assisting with; administration, new hire on-boarding, employee benefits, employee leave, and employee recognition.

This individual would be based out of the 69 Grove Street, Worcester, MA 01605 location. All duties would be performed throughout the designated territory's surrounding cities and towns within the state. This is a full time position with full benefits (health, dental, vision, 403B, paid time off, short/long term disability and life insurance, etc.)

The salary range is commensurate with education and experience. Please include your minimum hourly salary requirement in your application. Applications that do not include minimum salary requirements will not be considered.

Must be able to pass a CORI and background investigation . Must be able to start within two weeks of receiving a job offer.

Veterans Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is valued, and welcomed, on all levels within the organization

Essential Functions:

Recruitment/Talent Acquisition:

• In charge of designing talent acquisition plans by talent sourcing and attracting candidates
• Updating/uploading job descriptions, reviewing resumes, scheduling and participating in interviews, conducting screenings, assessing applicants' skills and experience
• attending recruiting events as needed, preparing recruitment materials, making hiring recommendations and coordinating second interviews with executive management;
• Assists with the Internship program; on-boarding interns, acting as contact for external outlets
• Assists with Monthly New Hire Orientation and new hire training
• Provide recruitment reports as needed
• Promote the mission of Veterans Inc.

New Hire On-boarding:

• Assists with new hire on-boarding by composing offer letters, processing requests for criminal background records checks, employment, degree and military service verification checks
• Reviewing and completing new hire paperwork and personnel action forms (paf).
• Represents Human Resources department in new hire orientation process.

Miscellaneous:

• Assist with the coordination of monthly staff meeting.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required to perform the essential functions of the job and may be changed to address business needs and/or changing business practices.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic understanding of human resources functions, procedures, federal, state and local laws.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel/Power Point/Outlook/Publisher) and HRIS software.
• Knowledge of basic mathematical principles with ability to make accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Business letter writing and the standard format for typed materials with knowledge of correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Methods and techniques of proper phone etiquette.
• Methods and techniques for basic report preparation and writing.
• Methods and techniques for record keeping and filing.
• Customer service methods and techniques.
• Ability to organize, multi-task, coordinate schedules and complete projects by established deadline.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality in maintaining critical and sensitive information, records, and reports.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply general administrative and departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to answer questions and provide information to employees, outside agencies, and the general public requiring the interpretation and explanation of the services provided by Veterans Inc.
• Ability to work under steady pressure with frequent interruptions and a high degree of public contact by phone or in person.
• Ability to use sound judgment in following and applying appropriate laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, staff, volunteers and clients in the course of daily work.

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business or other related field.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of Human Resources work experience, recruitment experience preferred.
• Experience working in a nonprofit administrative setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of benefits administration, employee leave, and employment law experience highly preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Mental Requirements:

1. Reading
2. Analytical skills
3. Negotiation Skills
4. Verbal & Written communication
5. Confidential interactions
6. Problem-solving
7. Decision-making
8. Collaboration

Physical Requirements:

1. Vision: Acuity to be able to see in the normal range with or without correction.
2. Hearing: Ability to hear within normal audio range, with or without correction.
3. Sitting: Frequency - Frequently
4. Standing: Frequency - Frequently
5. Lifting: 10 lbs., Frequency: Occasionally
6. Carrying 10 , Frequency: Occasionally

Physical Environment:

1. Office: Frequency Often
2. Outside: Frequency Occasionally
3. Worker is not substantially exposed to adverse or hazardous environment conditions.

For more information, or to apply now; visit our website. Please do not mail, email, or fax your cover letter/resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. Mailed, emailed, or faxed cover letter, resume, and applications will not be reviewed nor considered!

If you need assistance completing an application please contact careers1@veteransinc.org. Emails regarding application status will not be returned.

No Recruiters Please!