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.