HR Generalist

Location: Regal Care at Glen Ridge, Massachussets

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: Administrator / Regional HR Director

FLSA Status: Exempt / Full-Time

Position Summary

Regal Care at Glen Ridge, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to oversee all aspects of Human Resources, Payroll, and Labor Reconciliation. The HR Generalist will play a key role in supporting the facility's leadership team, ensuring compliance with state and federal employment laws, and maintaining an engaged, high-performing workforce dedicated to quality resident care.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources

• Serve as the primary on-site HR contact for employees and management.
• Administer employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary processes in accordance with company policies.
• Manage new hire onboarding, orientation, and benefits enrollment.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee personnel files.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal labor laws, including wage and hour, FMLA, and ADA regulations.
• Support recruitment efforts and coordinate with department heads to fill open positions promptly.
• Conduct training and assist with employee engagement initiatives.

Payroll

• Process and review bi-weekly payroll accurately and timely in accordance with company procedures.
• Verify employee timecards and ensure proper coding of hours, PTO, and differentials.
• Address payroll inquiries and discrepancies in collaboration with the corporate HR/Payroll department.
• Ensure payroll compliance with wage laws, union contracts (if applicable), and company policy.

Labor Reconciliation

• Review and reconcile labor hours against budgets and schedules.
• Work closely with department managers to track labor utilization and ensure appropriate staffing levels.
• Identify and report labor variances or trends that impact financial performance.
• Prepare and submit regular labor, hiring and turnover reports to regional management.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of HR and payroll experience, preferably in healthcare or skilled nursing.
• Strong knowledge of HR compliance, employment law, and payroll practices.
• Proficiency in HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., Empeon (Preferred), Kronos, ADP, or similar).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.

Work Environment

This position is based on-site at the nursing facility. Regular interaction with staff and residents occurs in a professional healthcare environment that prioritizes compassion, compliance, and teamwork.

About Regal Care

Regal Care is a leader in skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, committed to providing high-quality care in a supportive environment for both residents and staff. Our mission is to deliver excellence in healthcare through integrity, compassion, and respect.