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Human Resources Generalist

Life Care Services
Essex, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/2/2026

Position: Human Resources Generalist

Schedule: Full time / 40 hours

Pay: $27/hr. to $30/hr. DOQ

Location: Essex, CT

Who we are:

Walk through our doors and see the difference in the future with senior living and care. Set against a beautiful 1,000-acre natural preserve and just minutes from the shoreline, Essex Meadows leads the way in comprehensive senior living in Connecticut. When you work at Essex Meadows, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company-one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

You will enjoy: 

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance 
  • AD&D insurance 
  • Short term and Long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match 
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Employee assistance program
  • Free electric vehicle charging stations
  • Daily Pay - Work today, get paid today
  • An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun

Essex Meadows is seeking a hospitality focused HR Generalist to join our team! 

Primary Job Responsibilities:

  • Assists the Director of Human Resources in all aspects of human resources, primarily onboarding, orientation, and benefits administration.
  • Utilizes HRIS cloud-based systems (i.e., Oracle HCM) to manage recruitment, onboarding, employment, payroll and benefit functions.
  • Manages onboarding workflow process from requisition through first day. 
  • Leads regularly scheduled new hire orientation and coordinates all aspects.
  • Maintains all employment documentation in the appropriate personnel files in compliance with legal requirements.
  • Assists in managing WC, FMLA, ADA, and other leaves according to company policy.
  • May act in a conciliatory role regarding employee concerns, employee relations, counseling, and grievances.
  • Maintains confidentiality of all employment and community information.

Job Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in HR or related field preferred
  • Minimum two (2) years' experience in HR role required
  • Experience working in an HR role in a retirement community, assisted living or other healthcare setting preferred
  • Working knowledge of state and federal employment and labor regulations, employee relations, compensation & benefits administration, recruiting & selection, training and development, and/or employee engagement
  • HRIS experience required (i.e., ADP, Oracle HCM,)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills required
  • Ability to present in small and large groups
  • Ability to pay attention to details and retain information
  • Ability to concentrate with frequent interruptions and stay organized

All new hires must be able to pass our preemployment screening process, which includes a fitness for duty physical, criminal background check, drug test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility. Some of the roles in our community also require that we ask about your vaccination status.

 

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Salary : $27 - $30

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