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Human Resources (HR) Generalist

**Location:** New Haven, CT (Hybrid – Full-Time)

Position Overview

We are seeking a **highly motivated and enthusiastic HR Generalist** to join our growing team. This **hybrid full-time** role is based in our New Haven, Connecticut facility and supports several key HR functions, including **talent acquisition, training and accreditations, employee relations, benefits administration, and performance management** , while ensuring compliance with state and federal employment laws.

The ideal candidate thrives in a **fast-paced, small company environment** , is adaptable, and possesses exceptional **communication, organization, discretion, and problem-solving skills** .

Key Responsibilities

+ Manage **full-cycle recruiting** : job postings, phone screenings, interviews, candidate feedback, job offers, and job description updates

+ Oversee **employee onboarding and offboarding** processes

+ Develop training materials and track employee **training, certifications, and accreditations**

+ Schedule and coordinate company training sessions

+ Administer employee **benefits programs** in partnership with our PEO vendor; serve as point of contact for benefits-related inquiries

+ Support **employee relations** by helping resolve workplace conflicts discreetly and empathetically, ensuring compliance with employment laws

+ Train managers on employee **coaching and development**

+ Collaborate with HR leadership on **performance management** , including evaluations and feedback tools

+ Partner with PEO vendor on **leave of absence management**

+ Assist in developing and maintaining **HR policies and procedures**

+ Ensure compliance with all **local, state, and federal** employment regulations

+ Drive **employee engagement** initiatives to promote retention and morale

+ Foster a **positive workplace culture** and build strong employee relationships

Qualifications & Requirements

+ Bachelor’s Degree in **Human Resource Management** or related field

+ Minimum **3+ years** of HR experience

+ Experience in **small companies** preferred; experience with **geographically diverse teams** a plus

+ Ability to collaborate with **senior and executive-level leadership**

+ Exceptional **verbal and written communication** skills

+ Strong **interpersonal, conflict resolution** , and **rapport-building** abilities

+ Excellent **organizational skills** and **attention to detail**

+ Proven **analytical and problem-solving** capabilities

+ Ability to **prioritize and delegate** tasks when appropriate

+ Strict **confidentiality and discretion** in handling sensitive matters

+ Strong knowledge of **employment laws and regulations**

+ Proficiency in **Microsoft Office Suite** , especially **Excel**

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.