Human Resources Generalist

Riverbend Community Mental Health, Inc., one of the largest providers of community-based behavioral health services in New Hampshire, is seeking a full-time Human Resources Generalist. The HR Generalist organizes the daily functions of the HR Department involving applicant tracking, onboarding and training of new employees, benefits, leaves of absence, workers compensation and completing a variety of HR-related data entry and administrative tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer benefits plans including meeting with new employees or employees with position changes or life events to review benefits packages and assist employees with any benefits questions
• Process benefit enrollment, changes, and terminations with agency vendors
• Meet with employees to review FMLA and other leave of absence needs and process any paperwork required
• Process workers compensation claims and work as a liaison between employee and workers compensation agency as needed
• Organizes complex data sharing between HRIS and other agency systems and develop/run reports as needed for various departments throughout the agency
• Create and maintain agency job postings internally and via appropriate external sources
• Facilitate all pre-employment and post-employment background checks.
• Track new employee onboarding paperwork
• Assist with creation and tracking of internal correspondence for staffing changes
• Provide employee training related to safety and other HR-related topics
• Managing paperwork of employee hires, changes, and terminations
• Manage annual agency requirements such as annual background checks
• Provide general administrative support for Riverbend employees for HR-related issues
• Assist with other projects for the HR department as needed.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required; college degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle or access to a reasonable alternative is required.
• Two years of human resources experience preferred.
• Experience administering benefits plans preferred.
• Experience utilizing Paylocity or other HRIS system preferred.
• Strong technical skills with Microsoft products are required.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with attention to detail is required.
• Comfort level with presenting to small and large groups of staff is required.

About Riverbend

Founded in 1963, Riverbend Community Mental Health is a private, nonprofit organization providing specialized behavioral health services in central New Hampshire. Core services include 24/7 emergency mobile crisis services; counseling services for children, adults, and families; and community support, vocational services, and residential programs for adults and seniors. Evidence-based models of treatment guide all our work, and we strongly believe in the power of self-directed growth and recovery.

About working at Riverbend

This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and/or daycare expenses
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• 4 weeks of earned time accrued in year 1; higher accrual in future years
• 8 holidays per year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ample opportunities for training and expanding knowledge and skills
• Business casual attire
• Wellness programming
• Approved site for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

About Concord New Hampshire

Concord New Hampshire is ranked one of the nation’s top micropolitan (population under 50,000) communities, year after year. Our excellent schools and colleges produce a well-educated workforce, and we are proud to be home to one of the finest health care networks north of Boston (about 1.5 hours south). In addition to our vibrant downtown, business community, and wealth of cultural offerings, the Concord area is the perfect place to raise a family, grow a business, or explore New England’s rich history, culture, and natural wonders.