Position: Human Resources Generalist
Schedule: Full time / 40 hours
Pay: $27/hr. to $30/hr. DOQ
Location: Essex, CT
Who we are:
Walk through our doors and see the difference in the future with senior living and care. Set against a beautiful 1,000-acre natural preserve and just minutes from the shoreline, Essex Meadows leads the way in comprehensive senior living in Connecticut. When you work at Essex Meadows, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company-one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!
You will enjoy:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- AD&D insurance
- Short term and Long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Employee assistance program
- Free electric vehicle charging stations
- Daily Pay – Work today, get paid today
- An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun
Essex Meadows is seeking a hospitality focused HR Generalist to join our team!
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Assists the Director of Human Resources in all aspects of human resources, primarily onboarding, orientation, and benefits administration.
- Utilizes HRIS cloud-based systems (i.e., Oracle HCM) to manage recruitment, onboarding, employment, payroll and benefit functions.
- Manages onboarding workflow process from requisition through first day.
- Leads regularly scheduled new hire orientation and coordinates all aspects.
- Maintains all employment documentation in the appropriate personnel files in compliance with legal requirements.
- Assists in managing WC, FMLA, ADA, and other leaves according to company policy.
- May act in a conciliatory role regarding employee concerns, employee relations, counseling, and grievances.
- Maintains confidentiality of all employment and community information.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in HR or related field preferred
- Minimum two (2) years' experience in HR role required
- Experience working in an HR role in a retirement community, assisted living or other healthcare setting preferred
- Working knowledge of state and federal employment and labor regulations, employee relations, compensation & benefits administration, recruiting & selection, training and development, and/or employee engagement
- HRIS experience required (i.e., ADP, Oracle HCM,)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required
- Ability to present in small and large groups
- Ability to pay attention to details and retain information
- Ability to concentrate with frequent interruptions and stay organized
All new hires must be able to pass our preemployment screening process, which includes a fitness for duty physical, criminal background check, drug test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility. Some of the roles in our community also require that we ask about your vaccination status.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in HR or related field
- Minimum two (2) years' experience in HR role
- Experience in a retirement community, assisted living or healthcare setting
- Working knowledge of state and federal employment and labor regulations, employee relations, compensation & benefits administration, recruiting & selection, training and development, and/or employee engagement
- HRIS experience (e.g., ADP, Oracle HCM)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to present in small and large groups
- Ability to pay attention to details and retain information
- Ability to concentrate with frequent interruptions and stay organized
- Ability to pass pre-employment screening (fitness for duty physical, criminal background check, drug test, employment references)
Vi Living Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vi Living and has not been reviewed or approved by Vi Living.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is complemented by optional protections such as life, disability, accident/critical illness, and hospital indemnity, plus access to mental‑health resources. Coverage typically begins the first day of the month after hire, reinforcing strong baseline healthcare support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid holidays, sick time where applicable, bereavement, jury duty, parental bonding, and caregiving leave create a broad time‑off portfolio. Some locations add paid volunteer time and anniversary holidays, extending flexibility for time away.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match anchors retirement readiness, supported by tools like FSAs and commuter benefits that aid overall financial planning. Access to a credit union and early wage access provide additional day‑to‑day financial support within the total rewards mix.
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What We Do
Vi is dedicated to providing quality environments, services, and programs to enrich the lives of older adults. Our goal is for our residents to continually experience the finest in senior living. Throughout Vi’s history, we have maintained our commitment to not only help seniors live independent lives on their terms, but also provide a nurturing environment for our employees to build fulfilling careers of service and care. Today, we support more than 2,900 employees in our corporate and community offices who are deeply committed to the care of our residents. The future success of Vi depends on maintaining a standard of excellence in all phases of resident services and relations.
Why Work With Us
At Vi, we go beyond words; respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion are the foundations of our culture. We're devoted to fostering an environment where every employee feels a genuine sense of belonging, appreciation, and empowerment.
