Human Resources Generalist

Norfolk County Sheriffs Office
Dedham, MA
NORFOLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

POSTING DATE:        August 8, 2025 
POSITION TITLE:   
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

STATUS:     Non-Union (Management)
SALARY RANGE:
$70,000 to $90,000
HOURS:                        40 Hours

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Norfolk County Sheriff's Office is looking for a full-time HR Generalist to join our team. This position will be responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operations of the HR functions and duties, providing a wide range of HR support and advice to management and employees.

STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • The HR Generalist will work closely with the Director and HR Specialists, providing support in areas including Benefits Administration, Performance Management, HR Data Management, Policy Development, Recruitment, Hiring & Onboarding, Labor Relations, and Payroll Administration.
  • Employee Relations: Promote and maintain positive employee relations by acting as a point of contact for employee inquiries, addressing concerns, and facilitating communication between staff and management.
  • HR Compliance: Stay up-to-date with federal and state employment laws and regulations. Ensure that company policies and procedures are in compliance.
  • Records and Reporting: As point of contact for the Policy & Accreditation Unit, will maintain HR records and data required for periodic audits conducted by the governing authorities
  • Unemployment Claims Management: Handle all aspects of unemployment claims, including documentation, communicating with the state Department of Unemployment Assistance, and responding to DUA inquiries in accordance with their established deadlines
  • Assist the HR Director in conducting an annual staffing analysis and working with managers and Recruitment Team to maintain appropriate staffing levels
  • Assist the HR Director in carrying out all disciplinary sanctions
  • Assist the HR Director in researching and responding to labor union disputes and grievances
  • Ensure that all personnel records are maintained in compliance with regulations.
  • The Sheriff of Norfolk County reserves the right to add or delete from these responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or similar program preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in HR administration roles required
  • Strong knowledge and working experience with Human Resources Information Systems (with Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ HR/CMS experience preferred)
  • Versatile skill set and broad knowledge of Human Resources functions
  • Strong knowledge of state and federal employment laws and practices
  • Broad knowledge of employee relations, performance management, and organizational planning
  • Working knowledge of benefits and payroll/compensation management
  • Must possess a valid Massachusetts Driver's License.
HOURS OF WORK:

40 Hours per week. These hours may vary according to the needs of the Correctional Center and may be set by the Sheriff or his designee.

LOCATION:
Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office
200 West Street
Dedham, MA 02026

Please submit cover letter, current resume and NCSO employment application to Sashell Thebaud, Human Resources Department 200 West Street, Dedham MA 02026, fax 781-461-1791, or via email [email protected].

NCSO is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.
M/F/D/V
All Applicants meeting Minimum Entrance Requirements will be considered for this position.

Posted 2025-12-11

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