Human Resources Generalist

Overview

Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, located in Shelton, CT is seeking a full-time (35 hours/week), benefits-eligible Human Resources Generalist. The HR Generalist is responsible for executing the various day-to-day HR deliverables including onboarding, performance management administration, employee policies and procedures, recruiting and compliance.

Accountabilities:

• Utilizing HRMS, monitors the onboarding process, ensuring hiring managers have obtained appropriate budgetary approval. Review pre-employment information in a timely manner for complete and accurate data. Ensures hiring manager has obtained certified reference checks and noted on employment application.
• Upon approval by hiring manager and HR leadership, identifies start date, approves pre-hire background check and training, prepares offer letter and forwards onboarding details to candidate.
• Maintains employee data (indicative data changes) and accurate up-to-date employee records and HR-related documentation.
• Provides HR support to programs in the areas of payroll and employment policies ensuring prompt, accurate and courteous resolution.
• Fulfills requests for audits and mandatory government reporting through completion of EEO-1 filings, salary surveys, workers’ comp reports and other internal and external compliance reviews.
• Create and generate reports (ad-hoc and canned) and analyze data.
• Formats and finalizes job postings in accordance with approved job descriptions and uploads to vetted job-search sites.
• Ensures compliance with employment laws and regulations, and posts updates on the internal intranet relating to Agency and Diocesan policies.
• Assists with creating employee surveys and analyzing the data.
• Maintains paperwork regarding worker comp claims and leaves of absence.
• Coordinates with vendors to secure supplies, cell phones and technology products.
• Processes monthly vendor invoices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Education, Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR or Business Management a plus.
• Minimum five years of proven experience in an HR role.
• Expert understanding of an HRMS/Payroll system; Paycor preferred.
• Experience in ad-hoc HRMS reporting required.
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence and surrounding technologies (e.g., Copilot)
• Strong skills in Outlook 365; particularly, utilizing Excel with the ability to extract, manipulate, and analyze data.
• Familiarity with laws, regulations, and HR best practices. Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Knowledge of various recruiting platforms a plus.
• Strong analytical ability and research skills; attention to detail.
• Proactive and independent thinker with ability to take initiative.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Must possess utmost discretion and tact and the ability to handle sensitive information professionally.
• Previous experience working in a non-profit a plus.
• Notary Public License a plus.

Catholic Charities offers a generous benefits package.

For consideration, please submit cover letter along with resume.

Inquires from employment agencies not accepted.

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay: $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person