What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Generalist position at Granite YMCA?
Are you a people-focused HR professional who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment? The YMCA is looking for an experienced HR Generalist to support our employees and managers across the full employee lifecycle. In this role, you'll help recruit, develop, and retain talented staff while ensuring compliance with employment laws and HR best practices. Reporting to the HR Director, you'll play a key role in creating a positive workplace culture that helps strengthen our community.
What You'll Do
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At the YMCA, we're committed to strengthening our community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We value authenticity, inclusion, respect, and service, and we're looking for team members who share our commitment to making a positive impact.
If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your HR career while making a difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today.
Salary Range: $72,000 - $80,000
This is a full-time, salaried position with an extensive benefits package that includes:
What You'll Do
- Manage full-cycle recruitment, hiring, and onboarding
- Maintain employee records and HRIS data
- Support employee relations and respond to HR inquiries
- Coordinate performance review and performance management processes
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
- Assist with HR policies, procedures, and employee communications
- In conjunction with Training and Development Director, coordinate employee training, professional development, and engagement initiatives
- Process employee status changes, including promotions, transfers, leaves, and separations
- Partner with payroll to ensure accurate employee records and timekeeping
- Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- At least 5 years of HR experience in a generalist or similar HR role for workplace of 100 employees
- Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with HRIS platforms (Dayforce preferred), Docusign, Sharepoint and Microsoft Office
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or similar HR certification
- Experience with payroll processing and benefits administration
- Experience leading talent acquisition and employee engagement initiatives
You are:
- A relationship builder with excellent customer service skills
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- A strong communicator and active listener
- Professional, trustworthy, and committed to confidentiality
- Able to prioritize multiple responsibilities while maintaining accuracy
- Passionate about fostering an inclusive, welcoming workplace
At the YMCA, we're committed to strengthening our community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We value authenticity, inclusion, respect, and service, and we're looking for team members who share our commitment to making a positive impact.
If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your HR career while making a difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today.
Salary Range: $72,000 - $80,000
This is a full-time, salaried position with an extensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Free Family YMCA Membership
- 8% employer contribution to retirement fund upon meeting eligibility
- 403(b) and Roth IRA
- 50% discount on Childcare and Camp services
- Discounts on Y Programs for yourself & family members
- Discounted tuition to some NH and online schools
- Generous paid time off – starting with 21 days and 6 holidays, accruing with tenure
Salary : $72,000 - $80,000