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HR Generalist in Hamden, Connecticut at The Children s

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Human Resources The Children s Center of Hamden Inc Hamden, Connecticut, 06517, United States Posted on October 30, 2026 New job! Apply early to increase your chances of getting hired. Job Description HR Generalist Hamden, CT | Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm | Exempt Support People. Strengthen Culture. Drive Excellence. The Children's Center of Hamden is seeking an enthusiastic, high-energy, detail-oriented HR Specialist who will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of HR operations while providing outstanding service to the staff and the organization.

Who We Are:

For more than 190 years, The Children's Center of Hamden has supported children and families through times of need. Today, we act as a comprehensive behavioral health and educational organization serving communities across Connecticut. We offer a continuum of behavioral health, psychiatric, and special education services that guide vulnerable youth safely back to their homes, schools, and communities. Our campus includes a residential program, a K-12 approved private special education school, Outpatient clinic, Extended Day Treatment program and a Quality Parenting Center. Why Join The Children's Center? Supportive, Mission-Driven Culture

• We are a collaborative, mission-driven team! Every staff member is provided with the tools, training, and guidance to expand their knowledge, skills and abilities while making a meaningful impact on youth and their families. Quality and Affordable Benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, employee assistance program, and wellness programs. On one of our medical plan options, The Children's Center covers 90% of the employee premium and contributes generously to the Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Generous Paid Time Off
• Vacation, sick, personal days, and 12 paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving. Retirement Saving Plan
• We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contribution to help you build financial stability for the future. Education Assistance & CEU Accredited Training
• Interest-free tuition loans, ongoing CEU-accredited training, and opportunities for career advancement.

What You'll Do Support a workforce of over 200 people by working in ADP Workforce Now and Workforce Manager to ensure data accuracy and keep the organization audit ready at all times. Handle leave of absence administration from initial paperwork until employee returns to work; this includes setting up and tracking the leave period in ADP. Track staff compliance with mandatory trainings, annual trainings, renewal of professional licenses and other regulatory training. Counsel and support staff regarding benefit plans and life changes; assist with open enrollment event. Process schedule changes and employee status changes. Administer off-boarding process. Handle HR compliance reporting throughout the year and at year end. Assist with employee relations and investigations as needed. Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned. What We're Looking For 3-5 years HR experience; knowledge of CT HR law; Passion for a mission oriented, non-profit environment. Growth mindset, positive attitude and willingness to learn something new every day. Strong customer service approach, collaborative work style, personal accountability and willingness to grow in the position. Ability to stay organized and effective in a fast-paced environment. Strong HRIS skills, preferably ADP Workforce Now/Workforce Manager Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field preferred. Experience working in a union environment preferred. Experience in nonprofit education, behavioral health/human service settings strongly preferred. Knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, benefits, and leave administration. Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion. Able to maintain appropriate personal boundaries with young people and families served on campus. The Children's Center of Hamden is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Scan to Apply Just scan this QR code to apply from your phone. Fast Easy Apply on the go Scan to Apply Not ready to apply yet? Enter your email and we'll send you a reminder to come back and apply. Remind Me Later Explore Related Opportunities Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists jobs near me in Connecticut Jobs near me in Connecticut Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists jobs Job Location Hamden, Connecticut, 06517, United States Frequently asked questions about this position Similar Jobs In Hamden, Connecticut Hot Job Client Support Specialist Payarc LLC Greenwich, Connecticut Hot Job Employment Counsel Canon U.S.A., Inc. Melville, New York New Work From Home

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