Human Resources Generalist

Our client at StevenDouglas is seeking a Human Resources Generalist in the Hudson, New Hampshire area to support the HR operations of our client across a multi-site, multi-state environment. This role will serve as a key partner to employees and managers, supporting day-to-day HR operations with a strong focus on employee relations, leave of absence administration, HR compliance, and HR systems support. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting employees across Northeast states, including knowledge of state-specific leave programs and employment practices, while thriving in a fast-paced, evolving environment that requires adaptability, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently.Position SummaryThe HR Generalist supports day-to-day human resources operations across a multi-site, multi-state environment. This role serves as a key partner to employees and managers by supporting employee relations, leave administration, HR compliance, HR systems, and general HR operations.The ideal candidate is hands-on, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. This position requires someone who can work independently, maintain confidentiality, communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, and appropriately escalate complex employee matters when needed.Key Responsibilities: Employee Relations & HR SupportSupport managers and employees with day-to-day HR questions, policy interpretation, and employee relations mattersAssist with workplace investigations, documentation, corrective actions, and employee concernsMaintain consistent and compliant HR practices across multiple locationsPartner with leadership to support employee engagement and workplace culture initiativesLeave of Absence AdministrationAdminister and track employee leave of absences, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, paid family leave, disability, and other state-mandated leave programsCoordinate with employees, managers, payroll, and third-party administrators regarding leave eligibility, documentation, and return-to-work processesEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws, particularly within Northeast statesCompliance & HR OperationsSupport HR compliance efforts related to wage and hour laws, onboarding, employee documentation, and policy administrationAssist with HR transactions, employee data updates, reporting, and HR process improvementsMaintain accurate and confidential employee records in the HRIS systemSupport onboarding, offboarding, and other core HR operational processesHR Systems & ReportingUtilize HRIS systems to process employee transactions, maintain data integrity, and support reporting needsAssist employees and managers with HR self-service functionality and system-related questionsParticipate in HR process improvement initiatives and operational efficienciesQualifications3–5 years of HR Generalist experienceMulti-site and multi-state HR experience, ideally supporting operations in the Northeast including Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New HampshireDemonstrated experience managing leave of absences (LOAs), including knowledge of state-mandated paid family and medical leave programsEmployee relations experience, including exposure to workplace investigations and sensitive employee mattersStrong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately escalate issuesSelf-sufficient and able to work autonomously while partnering closely with leadership on complex mattersAdaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving business environmentAbility to work effectively with diverse personalities and communication stylesFoundational understanding of Northeast labor laws, wage and hour regulations, and state-specific employment practices