Human Resources Generalist
Help build a workplace where people feel supported, connected, and inspired to make a difference. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Manchester is looking for a thoughtful, organized, and people-focused Human Resources Generalist to help shape an employee experience that reflects our mission and values. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role is a trusted partner to employees, managers, and leadership supporting everything from hiring and onboarding to benefits, employee relations, engagement, compliance, and HR operations. If you are an HR professional who enjoys variety, values relationships, and wants your work to have real community impact, this is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a mission-driven organization that changes lives every day.
Why Join Us?
At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Manchester, HR is more than policies and paperwork…it is about creating the conditions for great people to do meaningful work. In this role, you will help strengthen a team that supports youth, families, and the Manchester community every day.
What You’ll Do
• Create a welcoming candidate and new-hire experience by coordinating job postings, screening, interviews, reference checks, offers, and orientation.
• Keep benefits administration running smoothly, including enrollments, changes, vendor coordination, and clear employee communication.
• Support recognition, engagement, and culture-building initiatives that help employees feel valued and connected to the Club’s mission.
• Serve as a trusted HR resource for managers and employees by providing practical guidance on policies, employee relations, and employment-related requirements.
• Help coordinate performance management processes, including review cycles, timelines, documentation, and performance expectations.
• Administer employee leave and workers’ compensation programs with accuracy, compassion, and confidentiality. Along with running the biweekly payroll
• Provide timely, accurate, and confidential HR support to the CEO, Finance Director, Operations Director, board, and staff.
• Stay current on HR best practices, employment laws, and regulatory requirements to help ensure consistent, compliant, and people-centered practices.
What You’ll Bring
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field required; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or another professional HR certification is highly preferred.
• At least five years of progressive HR generalist or HR management experience.
• Strong working knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Clear, confident communication skills and the ability to build trust with employees, managers, executive leadership, board members, and community stakeholders.
• Strong judgment, discretion, organization, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Comfort using HRIS systems, applicant tracking tools, benefits platforms, payroll software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you are looking for a hands-on HR role where your work matters, your voice is valued, and your efforts support a powerful mission, we would love to hear from you.