Human Resources Generalist

The vision of Marrakech Inc. is that each person we serve will live and work in the community and be accepted by their neighbors, co-workers, family, friends and acquaintances for their individual qualities and contributions.

The HR Generalist oversees HR communications and employee relations for a cluster of group homes. Key responsibilities include managing employee investigations, FMLA, open enrollment, and safety initiatives, while also assisting with Department of Labor/Unemployment matters. The role requires learning American Sign Language (ASL) to manage HR duties for deaf/hard of hearing staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Employee Relations

• Investigates and addresses employee relation issues.
• Facilitates mediation and guides managers on evaluations.
• Recommends and implements disciplinary actions and terminations.
• Assists temp staff in securing new positions.

Benefits and Open Enrollment

• Supports employee enrollment in insurance benefits year-round and during open enrollment.
• Conducts benefit training for new hires and management.
• Facilitates FMLA and other medical leave processes.
• Organizes staff Benefit Days and events.

Unemployment

• Communicates with the DOL regarding unemployment cases.
• Prepares organizational responses for claims.
• Represents the organization at hearings if needed.

ASL Program Duties

• Learns ASL for effective communication.
• Coordinates hiring and staffing changes for ASL programs.
• Ensures timely and accurate completion of hire/transfer forms.
• Conducts recruitment and training for ASL program staff.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• No direct reports, but the HR Generalist guides management in supervising and evaluating employees, making hiring and termination recommendations as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Organizational Psychology preferred; or a high school diploma/GED with three years of progressive HR experience.
• SHRM or HRCI certification in HR is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills required, including fluency or willingness to become fluent in ASL.

SALARY

• $47,458/yr, increases to $52,685/yr after successfully completing 6 month introductory period.

Marrakech is an equal opportunity employer. Marrakech, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status of veteran, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation.

• Woodbridge, CT 06525, USA