Human Resources Generalist

Transdev, based in Dorchester, MA and operating onsite, seeks a hands-on Human Resources Generalist to oversee core HR programs, drive recruitment and onboarding, manage benefits, maintain HRIS data, generate reports, and ensure compliance across the organization. This role offers a salary range of USD 61,750 to 77,000 per year and requires at least two years of HR experience along with a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Manage routine HR tasks to administer and execute programs, including recruitment and onboarding.
• Consult with management on hiring, compensation, training and development, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Create and update job descriptions as needed.
• Coordinate full-cycle recruitment and onboarding in an ATS, including resume screening, phone interviews, in-person interviews, and applicant communications.
• Ensure compliance with E-Verify and onboarding of new employees.
• Assist with benefits administration, leaves of absence, and workplace accommodations.
• Enter and manage data in the HRIS and handle related administrative tasks.
• Maintain accurate employee records through manual entry and audits of the database for changes such as status, pay rate, address, hires, terminations, and tax withholdings.
• Process and assist employees with unemployment claims.
• Interpret and support understanding of HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure personnel records are maintained with required training, certifications, and compliance documentation.
• Respond to requests for personnel records.
• Generate weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reports.
• Provide administrative support to unit management staff and maintain confidentiality of information.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Two years of HR experience, including recruiting, selection, and/or benefits administration.
• Understanding of employment laws and regulations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; solid presentation abilities.
• HRIS, ADP, and investigative experience preferred.

Technologies

• Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• HRIS
• ADP
• ATS system

Benefits

• Vacation: minimum of two weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 12 days (9 standard and 3 floating)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Voluntary long-term disability

Physical Requirements

• Travel outside the immediate area less than 5%
• Shifts or flexible work schedules as needed
• Approximately 90% of work is indoors in air-conditioned or well-ventilated facilities
• Office or cubicle environment with a telephone and computer
• Prolonged sitting and computer use (up to 6–8 hours per day).
• Push and pull objects up to 10 pounds; lift up to 20 pounds occasionally; may bend, kneel, or crouch to access files or equipment

Drug-Free Workplace

• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future (for US-based applicants)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen