People and Culture Generalist (HR Generalist)

Job Type: Full-time, Benefit-eligible Position

Salary: $60,000 - 70,000 (Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience)

Location: Newton, MA

Supervisor: Director of People and Culture

Schedule: 40 Hours per week/Full Time (Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm)

PURPOSE:

Pathway to Possible is a congregate care facility and allows independent living and assisted living for adults with developmental disabilities in the Newton and Wellesley areas. The program allows for housing for adults referred to us by the Department of Developmental Services and to increase their self-sufficiency and independent living skill development. The Program support adults to:

• Develop skills and abilities needed to be productive members of their residential program.
• Develop skills and abilities needed to live independently if able.
• Establish and promote lifelong connections.

Pathway to Possible is responsible for providing a safe and healthy environment, and welcoming atmosphere, while ensuring the safety of the residents. This position is responsible for reminding residents of their daily schedules & providing supportive companionship. Our staff are expected to be strong role models for the clients we serve and have the ability to develop positive relationships with our clients.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The People and Culture Generalist will work closely with the Director of Human Resources providing administrative support for all aspects of the employee life cycle from candidate recruitment, new employee onboarding, training and development and offboarding of employees.   

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute all employee life cycle processes on Paylocity 
• Administer and maintain all recruitment workflow  
• Review and update all current job descriptions as needed 
• Maintain and update P2P career page as needed 
• Post and maintain all jobs on job board platforms 
• Maintain and develop new hire, orientation, and termination checklist 
• Work with Director of People and Culture with biweekly payroll process 
• Work with Director of People and Culture to respond to employee questions 
• Work with Director of People and Culture to update and maintain benefit vendor data 
• Assist with improving documenting and digitizing all processes 
• Assist Director of People and Culture with all HR workflows  
• Work with the Director of People and Culture to cultivate relationships with area certificate programs and post High School Educational Programs.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.  
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.  
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.  
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.  
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.  
• Must be able to work/commute to the Newton office.  This is not a remote workplace.  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred 
• Administrative experience with Paylocity or other HRIS 
• At least three years of administrative experience required 
• SHRM / PHR Certification preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.  
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.