HR Generalist Jobs in Milford, CT

A Human Resources (HR) Generalist is a professional who manages the day-to-day operations of human resource functions and duties. They carry a wide range of responsibilities, including recruitment and selection, onboarding new hires, providing training and development opportunities, managing compensation and benefits, ensuring legal compliance, and handling employee relations matters. They also play a crucial role in developing and implementing HR policies and systems that align with the company's strategy. They act as a bridge between management and employees, ensuring smooth communication and promptly addressing demands, grievances or other issues.

Key skills needed for an HR Generalist include strong interpersonal and communication skills, problem-solving abilities, decision-making skills, and proficiency in HRIS and related software. Professional certifications such as Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) are valuable additions to their profile. Prior to becoming an HR Generalist, individuals often gain experience in roles such as HR Assistant, HR Coordinator, or Recruitment Specialist. These roles allow them to understand the functioning of a HR department and develop necessary skills before moving into a Generalist position.

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Senior HR Communications Partner

  • Waters Corporation
  • Milford, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Milford, CT
  • 1 day ago

Overview The Global Communications team is seeking a Senior HR Communications Partner to develop and execute strategic HR communication programs and campaigns that inspire, engage, inform, and...

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HR Analyst

  • Verition Group LLC
  • Norwalk, CT (21 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Norwalk, CT (21 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Company Overview: Verition Fund Management LLC ("Verition") is a multi-strategy, multi-manager hedge fund founded in 2008. Verition focuses on global investment strategies including Credit, Fixed...

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Sr HR Generalist Compensation & Performance Management - StaffCo

  • Stony Brook University
  • Stony Brook, NY (21 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 10 days ago
  • Stony Brook, NY (21 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 10 days ago

Sr HR Generalist Compensation & Performance Management - StaffCo Sr HR Generalist - Compensation & Performance Management - StaffCo Position Summary The Sr HR Generalist plays a key role in supporting...

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HR Generalist

  • Solomon Page Group
  • Oxford, CT (15 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 13 days ago
  • Oxford, CT (15 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 13 days ago

Were partnering with a growing organization seeking an HR Generalist to join their team in a hands-on, operational HR role supporting multiple locations....

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Human Resources Generalist

  • Oxford Public Schools
  • Oxford, CT (15 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 15 days ago
  • Oxford, CT (15 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 15 days ago

Assists Assistant Superintendent with employee relations matters. Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications....

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Career Opportunities: HR Generalist- Pittsburgh, PA (11832)

  • Lane Construction Corporation
  • Cheshire, CT (21 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 17 days ago
  • Cheshire, CT (21 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 17 days ago

Supports employee relations by addressing concerns, conducting investigations, and resolving workplace issues in alignment with company policies and in partnership with management....

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Human Resources Generalist

  • Childrens Center Of Hamden
  • Hamden, CT (12 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 19 days ago
  • Hamden, CT (12 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 19 days ago

Prior HR Generalist or related HR experience preferred. Knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance, employee relations, benefits, and leave administration....

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Career Opportunities: HR Generalist- Virginia Projects (11814)

  • Lane Construction Corporation
  • Cheshire, CT (21 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 21 days ago
  • Cheshire, CT (21 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 21 days ago

Supports employee relations by addressing concerns, conducting investigations, and resolving workplace issues in alignment with company policies and in partnership with management....

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HR Intern

  • Creative Financial Staffing
  • East Haven, CT (10 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 24 days ago
  • East Haven, CT (10 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 24 days ago

relations and day-to-day HR operations Why This Opportunity Stands Out: Hands-on exposure to recruiting, onboarding, and HR operations Opportunity to work directly with experienced HR professionals...

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Human Resources Generalist - Trainee

  • Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation
  • Bethel, CT (21 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 26 days ago
  • Bethel, CT (21 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 26 days ago

of Human Resources and YKHC Leadership: employee relations, training, employment, labor relations, affirmative action and employment equity programs....

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HR Specialist

  • Times Microwave Systems
  • Wallingford, CT (21 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 26 days ago
  • Wallingford, CT (21 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 26 days ago

laws andregulations.Prepare reports related to HR metrics such as headcount, turnover, andemployee demographics.Support employee relations efforts by helping to resolve workplaceconflicts, conducting...

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HRIS Specialist - Part Time

  • HERC
  • Stony Brook, NY (21 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stony Brook, NY (21 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

At Stony Brook Medicine, a HRIS Specialist will work as part of the HRIS team and will be responsible for writing, designing and/or modifying report queries, preparing and presenting report...

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HR Generalist

  • Milestones Behavioral Services
  • Orange, CT (4 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Orange, CT (4 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

Provide guidance to managers and staff on company policies and employment laws to support consistent and compliant decision-making....

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HR (Human Resources) Intern

  • Ability Beyond Disability
  • Bethel, CT (21 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Bethel, CT (21 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 45+ days ago

Pay Rate: Unpaid (college credit only) Responsibilities: Support the day-to-day administrative functions within the Human Resources department, supporting either the Employee Relations Team, Recruiting...

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Sr HR Specialist

  • Waters Corporation
  • Milford, CT
  • 45+ days ago
  • Milford, CT
  • 45+ days ago

Overview The Sr HR Specialist supports the people and HR execution of largescale organizational transformation initiatives and regular HR Programs within Waters. This role partners closely with HR...

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HR Generalist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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HR Fundamentals
HR professionals look after the greatest creators of value (and risk) in organisations: their people. On this five-week course, youll be introduced to the practice of HR, and develop essential...
WISDOM - Tomorrow’s Doctor, Today: Supporting Today’s Expert Generalist GP
General Practitioner (GP) roles are changing and so is the scope of professional skills needed for clinical practice. Healthcare professionals are more often confronted with complex problems,...
Strategic HR Management
This course is about both the design and execution of human resource management strategies. This course has two central themes: (1) How to think systematically and strategically about aspects of...

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Salary for HR Generalist Jobs in Milford, CT

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Highest Education Level

HR Generalists in Milford, CT offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.5%
Master's Degree
28.7%
Associate's Degree
7.0%
High School or GED
6.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.2%
Some College
1.1%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by HR Generalists in Milford, CT
4-6 years
50.9%
1-2 years
30.0%
2-4 years
7.8%
Less than 1 year
4.6%
6-8 years
4.6%
None
1.6%
10+ years
0.5%



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