Generalist, Human Resources Operations

11/18/2025

Locations: East Berlin, Connecticut

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position.  Applicants who require immigration sponsorship—either now or in the future—should not apply.  This includes, but is not limited to, direct company sponsorship, listing Eversource as the employer of record on immigration documents, or any work authorization that requires company involvement or documentation (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, O-1, etc.).

Role and Scope of Position:
Provides outstanding service to HR customers including active employees, HR colleagues and retirees for HR-related inquiries. Processes HR transactions with quality, timeliness and efficiency; troubleshoots and problem solves while encouraging self-service. Serves as the “face” of HR for all customers.

Essential Functions: 

• Responsible for resolving employee and HR customer telephone and/or electronic inquiries and service requests for the HR COE areas including but not limited to:  Benefits, Staffing, Compensation, HRIS, Leave Administration, and Employee & Labor Relations
• Educates employee and HR customers on company practices/policies and tools to encourage them to resolve questions on their own.
• Daily phone work using call management system.
• Supports managers, employees, and HR staff in the execution and consistent application of core HR processes and activities; provides solutions; coaches and counsels
• Owns HR case management process including opening cases (tickets), managing customer expectations, managing escalations, and closing cases; develops solutions by collecting and analyzing information
• Provides accurate, consistent and timely responses to HR process, system and policy requests
• Refers complex cases requiring interpretation to the appropriate HR Specialist or if necessary, the Center of Expertise (COE) or HR Business Partner
• Utilizes HR knowledgebase and tools required to support operational needs
• Assists with updating the HR knowledgebase and related desktop procedures as needed and makes recommendations for HR Portal content
• Maintains customer contact until the inquiry is resolved, including informing customer of status and resolution
• Achieves or exceeds service-level agreements to ensure a high quality of service delivery (accuracy of responses, timeliness, professionalism)
• Makes recommendations for improved/streamlined procedures, seeking to improve efficiency
• Contributes to the maintenance of employee records and files, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements as well as satisfying related inquiries from employees and HR customers
• Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for resolving new and different requests, and exploring opportunities to add value
• Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience
• Performs various tasks as assigned

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Knowledge of HR basics. Adept at technology. Superior customer service skills. Excellent communication skills. Strong attention to detail, organized, analytic ability, problem solving, troubleshooting and follow-up skills. Ability to successfully handle multiple tasks and changing priorities.

Education:

• Requires a High School Diploma.  Bachelor’s Degree and HR certification preferred.                      

Experience:     

• Minimum of three (3) years of HR experience.
• Demonstrated skill in providing superior service to customers including but not limited to HR colleagues, active employees, retirees, etc.
• Demonstrated skill in developing solutions, teamwork and embracing technology              

Licenses & Certifications:

• HR certification preferred

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
• Work is performed primarily in an office environment which requires standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, writing, typing and communicating.

Mental Aspects:

• This role works in an environment that often requires the performance of multiple simultaneous activities where deadlines need to be met and work is performed sometimes under pressure while involving business commitments and results.  Must be able to work independently and collaboratively within the organization and be able to recognize and work with sensitive and confidential information

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Competencies:

Build trusting relationships

Manage and develop people

Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration

Lead change

Communicate strategic vision

Create an engaged workforce

Focus on the customer

Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.The annual salary range for this position is:

$67,330.00-$74,810.00

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment.  This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location. 

EEO Statement:

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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