Human Resources Generalist

The Human Resources Generalist supports daily HR operations and serves as a key resource for employees and managers across a growing apartment management company. This role is responsible for assisting with recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, and payroll processes while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws. The HR Generalist helps foster a positive workplace culture within a dynamic, multi-location property management environment.

This position is based out of our Bedford Corporate office and allows flexibility to work from home Thursday and Friday.

• Assist with full-cycle recruiting for onsite and corporate roles (leasing, maintenance, management, etc.)
• Post job openings, screen resumes, and coordinate interviews
• Conduct initial candidate screenings as needed
• Coordinate onboarding and new hire orientation
• Ensure completion of I-9 and new hire paperwork

• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions and concerns
• Assist with investigations involving policy violations or workplace complaints
• Support performance management processes (disciplinary actions, PIPs, documentation)
• Provide guidance to managers on policy interpretation and best practices
• Track and document employee relations matters

• Assist with payroll processing and audits for accuracy
• Review timesheets, PTO balances, and pay adjustments
• Coordinate new hire, termination, and status change entries
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries
• Support HRIS data integrity and reporting

• Maintain employee personnel files and documentation
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Assist with ACA, EEO, and other reporting requirements
• Help update HR policies, forms, and procedures
• Participate in HR projects and initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred (Equivalent experience may be considered)
• 1–3 years of HR or administrative experience preferred
• Experience in property management, hospitality, or multi-site operations a plus
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with Paycor HRIS system a plus