HR Generalist

DIVISION: Human Resources

SUPERVISOR: Regional HR Manager

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

The purpose of this position is to support the administrative personnel functions for the agency located on the West side of the state, ensuring that human resource functions operate effectively, appropriately, safely, cost-efficiently, and within the regulations set forth by licensing and funding standards. This role will also support regional recruiting and training efforts.

1. Become a resource for local leaders.

2. Help in building a positive work environment and culture for all.

3. Become a resource to the onsite recruiting staff.

4. Assist with interviewing staff and making recommendations to recruiters.

5. Monitor and report staff turnover data and staff satisfaction data.

6. Support with recruiting efforts including completing pre-requisite.

7. Support recruiting events when needed.

8. Support Onboarding and training efforts in region.

9. Ensure all new hires complete all required training.

10. Create an engaging environment for new hires during the training and on-boarding process.

11. Communicate with local leadership on new hire training schedules.

12. Lead communication efforts with local leadership to support training efforts for current.

13. Drive efforts to ensure all direct support staff are complaint with required training.

14. Take lead on running compliance reports.

15. Attest to each new hire’s identity and employment eligibility on the I-9 form. Complete E-Verify and resolve issues as they occur.

16. Unemployment Claims, Issues, Documentation, Protests, and hearings for the East counties.

17. Assist the HR department with departmental projects, as needed.

18. Administer HR policies and procedures in compliance with company guidelines.

19. Assist in employee relations matters such as resolving conflicts and advising on disciplinary actions.

20. Act as backup for general HR functions in the absence of the other staff members.

21. Maintain employee records and ensure accuracy of data.

22. Audit HR files for accuracy in HRIS and report Hire/Turnover data monthly.

23. Support delivery of mail, misc. items between agencies' offices.

24. Participate in weekly and monthly meetings as required.

25. Act as an internal customer support to other department managers with any policy and people questions.

26. Work with Regional HR Manager to support FMLA/ADA/Leave cases as needed.

27. Support Regional HR Manager in the administration of employee benefits for the region.

28. Assist all departments with employee relations issues including preparing responses to allegations of employment misconduct, personnel situations, policy review and other issues as needed.

29. Assist supervisory staff and agency departments with employee relations matters and personnel issues; and in the development/revision of department policies and/or procedures as requested.

30. Assist all departments with all disciplinary matters, including, PIPS, terminations with the Regional HR Manager approval.

31. Assist with Non-DOT Drug screens.

1. Promote agency philosophies, generate team spirit, create and maintain an environment that fosters employee satisfaction, maximizes productivity and profitability.

2. Have own transportation to/from meetings and events in and around the entire service area.

3. Must be open to travel for both training purposes and to provide support to other regions as needed.

4. Ability to work flexible, non-standard hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.

5. Exhibit positive customer service skills in all contacts with internal and external customers.

6. Represent departments, as directed, at agency functions and community relations.

7. Serve on special agency committees as requested.

8.Attend/request related training as authorized, including staff meetings.

9. Participate in survey/audit preparation as needed (i.e., CARF, BQIS, etc.).

10. Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

1. A bachelor’s or associate degree preferred. A combination of experience and education will be considered.

2. Any certifications for HR or CPR/First Aid Training are a plus but not required.

3. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.

4. Maintain a valid Indiana driver’s license, insurance on personal vehicle (minimum of PLPD with medical liability coverage), and maintain insurability as defined by the agency liability insurance carrier.

The above statements reflect general functions of this job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements inherent to the job. The immediate supervisor may elaborate on the above list if the duties come within the employee's realm of responsibility.