Human Resources Generalist-Part time

Masis Staffing is seeking an HR Generalist for a local non-profit in the Holyoke, MA area. This position will be between 30-40 hours per week with a pay rate of $25-$28/HR, depending on experience.This position will be a contract role with strong potential to become a long-term permanent role.You will carry out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment, and employment law compliance.Responsibilities:Administer HR plans and procedures for all organization personnel; develop and implement policies and procedures; prepare and maintain the employee handbook and the policies and procedures manualAdminister the compensation program and monitor the performance evaluation programResponsible for the overall benefit plan administration.Coordinate and conduct recruitment and selection efforts for staff, interns, and volunteers. manage background checking including EEC requirements.Perform new employee orientations including coverage of the employee handbook, etc.Supports the employee professional development needs of the organization.Actively manage and promote positive employee relations addressing employees concerns from issue to resolution.Maintain accurate and up to date employee files.Implement and maintain digital human resource information system (HRIS) records and compile reports.Manage all employee leave programs and unemployment claims.Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment and benefits laws and regulationsParticipate in ongoing training to maintain Human Resources information and skills, keeping up on changing legal information, policy changes, and changing labor laws.Contributes to human resources and organization success by welcoming related, different, and new requests; helping others accomplish job results.Perform other related duties as assignedVolunteer and Intern Management & EngagementRecruit, onboard, and train organizational volunteers and interns.Develop a strong training schedule and content for all interns and potential volunteersSupport volunteer on-boarding process including interviews, CORI, onboarding paperwork, orientation and training. Ensure compliance with EEC regulations.Assist with Bloomerang Volunteer, the database of volunteer information, including service hours and specialized skills and provide monthly/quarterly/annual volunteer reports as requested.Work closely with Program Directors and others to provide support, safety and supervision to volunteers and interns when requested.Provide staff with support and training on how to successfully utilize volunteers and interns.Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education/experienceThree to five years of experience as a Human Resources Generalist, preferably in a non-profit, mission driven environmentHuman Resource certification preferredAbility to create, implement and maintain a full range of HR related systems and programs.Ability to positively influence HR-related actions of individuals at all levels of the organization.Committed to providing excellent internal service to the organization.Possess outstanding communication and collaboration skills.Proficient MS Office skills, Payroll software experience a plusExcellent communication written and verbal skillsAbility to maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and business informationPersonal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of the company.