HR Generalist

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Human Resources, the HR Generalist administers and supports a wide range of human resources programs and initiatives for all MHA employees. This role is responsible for providing employee support, coordinating onboarding-related compliance and employment documentation, including background check compliance, leave of absence administration, HRIS maintenance, and general employee support services. The HR Generalist serves as a key liaison between Human Resources and staff, ensuring consistent application of organizational policies and compliance with employment laws and regulations.

This position is 100% on-site, in-person in Chicopee, MA.

Schedule: Monday through Friday 9am-5pm (40hrs)

Pay Rate: $22- $24 per hour

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinate onboarding compliance activities, including but not limited to, background check processing, fingerprinting coordination, and verification of completed new-hire requirements.

• Serve as a point of contact for employee support inquiries, providing guidance on HR processes, policies, and required documentation.

• Maintain working knowledge of local, state, and federal employment laws and support compliance across HR operations and practices.

• Collaborate with managers to ensure fair and consistent HR practices, provide guidance on employee-related questions, and support a positive and compliant workplace environment.

• Maintain ongoing HR compliance, prepare for external audits when scheduled, and implement follow-up actions to address any findings or recommendations.

• Manage the onboarding of new hires in the payroll system and ensure HRIS records are accurate and up-to-date for all employees.

Leave of Absence Administration

• Manage the full lifecycle of employee leaves of absence, including short-term, long-term, and intermittent leave, ensuring 100% compliance with company policy, state, and federal regulations (e.g., FMLA, ADA).
• Coordinate and administer ADA accommodations and other legally mandated accommodations to support employees’ safe and timely return to work.
• Ensure all leave requests are properly documented, tracked, and maintained in HR systems, including timely updates and accurate recordkeeping.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding leave policies, providing clear communication, guidance, and support throughout the leave process.