Human Resources Generalist

Wentworth Senior Living is Hiring a Human Resources Generalist!

About Us: Wentworth Senior Living's success truly depends on the skill, dedication, and happiness of our staff. Together with the seniors who call our community home, our employees take pride in shaping their workplace culture, and it shows. With industry-leading resident and family satisfaction, WSL is proud to help residents and staff make lasting connections while ensuring our seniors are fully engaged in living better lives longer.

Location: Portsmouth, NH - WSL is located steps from Portsmouth's Market Square and Prescott Park, behind the Strawbery Banke Museum

Salary Range: 60-65k

As the Human Resources Generalist, your responsibilities will include a few of the following key points:

Recruiting & Onboarding

• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and manage full-cycle recruitment
• Source, screen, interview, and coordinate hiring of candidates using ATS and community outreach
• Prepare and extend job offers; manage background checks and pre-employment requirements
• Coordinate and facilitate new-hire onboarding and orientation for employees and volunteers
• Maintain accurate recruitment and onboarding records and metrics

Employee Relations & Support

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries and HR support
• Assist with employee relations matters, escalating issues as appropriate
• Coordinate terminations and ensure effective offboarding procedures
• Manage workplace injury reporting and coordination per OSHA guidelines

Compliance, Benefits & Leave Administration

• Support benefits enrollment and respond to employee benefits inquiries
• Assist with leave administration including FMLA, STD, and LTD
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies
• Maintain compliant personnel files and I-9 documentation

HR Systems & Administration

• Support payroll processing, timekeeping accuracy, and HRIS data maintenance
• Assist with learning management systems and employee development programs
• Complete HR reporting, employment verifications, and unemployment documentation
• Serve as backup to the HR Director and support departmental projects and committees

We compensate our staff with competitive salaries and many other benefits, including:

• Generous PTO Time
• High staff-to-residents ratio
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401K savings plan with employer 4% match contribution after one year
• Life insurance coverage
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• Employee development and education reimbursement assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Free employee meals
• Referral bonus program
• Surprise rewards throughout the year

Experience:

• 2+ years recruiting experience required
• 2+ years in an HR Support or administrative role required
• Employee Relations experience required
• Experience in a healthcare environment preferred
• PHR, SHRM certification preferred

Requirements:

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree required
• Exceptional writing skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, and Forms