HR Generalist
Walker Therapeutic & Educational ProgramsBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Posted March 15, 2026
19.23 - 28.85
Full Time
About the Company
Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs is a not‑for‑profit organization dedicated to delivering intensive, evidence‑based therapeutic and academic services to exceptionally vulnerable children, teens, and families across Greater Boston and Central Massachusetts. Their multidisciplinary approach combines special education, therapeutic support, residential treatment, child‑welfare advocacy, social‑emotional learning, and permanency planning to address complex mental‑health, emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges. Walker’s impact is felt each year through campus‑based programs in Needham and Watertown, community‑ and home‑based clinics, parent‑education workshops, youth development initiatives, and professional seminars, training, and coaching for clinicians and caregivers. What sets Walker apart is its commitment to individualized, evidence‑driven care that empowers resilient youth to thrive, supported by a collaborative network of educators, therapists, and advocates dedicated to long‑term positive outcomes.
Job Description
The HR Generalist will serve as the primary contact for general HR related issues and questions, while also providing support and guidance to corporate and operations leadership teams.
Requirements
- Advises hiring managers on new employee selection for all field positions
- Provides guidance and problem solving in Group Benefits Administration
- Works closely with management and employees to build effective working relationships, improve retention and strengthen morale
- Provides day-to-day performance management guidance, including coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions, to managers at all levels
- Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues by conducting effective, thorough and objective investigations and advising management on disciplinary action
- Maintains an in-depth knowledge of legal requirements and compliance related to employment practices
- Provides HR Policy guidance and interpretation, while assisting in driving improvements to HR policies, practices and processes
- Assists with managing progressive disciplinary process and approvals
