HR Generalist in Wilmington, Massachusetts at BREEN & SULLIVAN MECHANICAL SERVICES INC

The HR Generalist partners closely with the HR Director to support business objectives, strengthen leadership effectiveness, and create a positive employee experience across the organization. This role is responsible for full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, HRIS management, employee support, and assisting with leave of absence, workers’ compensation, and safety-related processes.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Manage full-cycle recruiting efforts including sourcing, interviewing, job postings, career fairs, and trade school outreach.
• Coordinate candidate selection process, background checks, and offer letters.
• Lead onboarding activities and conduct new hire orientation.
• Maintain a strong candidate pipeline for current and future hiring needs.

Employee Support & HR Operations

• Serve as a resource to employees regarding HR policies, benefits, and HRIS questions.
• Maintain accurate employee records and process employment-related paperwork in Paylocity HRIS.
• Support benefit enrollments, qualifying life event changes, and employee benefit inquiries.
• Participate in HR projects and process improvements that enhance efficiency and employee engagement.

Compliance, Safety & Leave Administration

• Provide administrative support related to FMLA, workers’ compensation, accident reporting, and insurance claims.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with applicable employment laws, company policies, and HR procedures.
• Support safety initiatives and documentation as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive HR experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Excel required
• Experience with recruiting, onboarding, benefits, and HRIS systems required.
• Knowledge of employment laws, FMLA, workers’ compensation, and HR best practices preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Highly responsive with high level of urgency. Proactive personality.
• Experience with Paylocity or similar HRIS platform and Canva preferred.

Eligibility Requirements

• This position requires a valid driver’s license.
• Employment/education will be verified.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Breen and Sullivan is a drug-free workplace and requires post-offer pre-employment drug testing.
• Be able and willing to drive between locations in MA.

Breen and Sullivan complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Breen and Sullivan does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

Refrigeration: RC148185 3

Plumbing: 3378

AA/EOE

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