What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Generalist position at Henderson County Community Hospital?
The HR Generalist is a Human Resources Professional who is responsible for the daily administrative HR duties and tasks of an organization. They assist with recruitment, hires, terminations, benefits, payroll, timekeeping, and any other duty that may be assigned.
This position will be largely responsible for personnel issues and investigations, under the guidance of the HR director. Some travel to other facilities will be required. Mileage reimbursement is available.
This position is a Non-Essential position at the facility. Employees hired into this position should contact their immediate supervisor/manager for directions on reporting to work during periods of poor environmental weather and road conditions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists HR Director with the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Department at all Braden Health facilities as requested.
- Performs unbiased investigations and mediations in personnel conflicts.
- Provides clerical and administrative support to the HR Director.
- Compiles, at the direction of the HR Director, employee records and updates them as necessary.
- Involved with employee grievances and disciplinary action in the absence of the HR Director.
- Helps keep the hospital compliant with the DNV Standards.
- Assist HR Director with tasks such as enrollments, benefit questions, missed punches and PTO requests, payroll runs, termination documentation, new hire documentation and processes, recruitment, and other duties or projects as assigned.
- Supports HCCH’s policies, mission, vision, and values. Attends meetings as required and maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
- Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions and issues to HR Director
- Assists with planning and execution of special events, such as benefit enrollments, meetings, employee events, etc.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent organization skills, attention to detail, ability to appropriately set priorities, and manage multiple demands amidst constant interruptions.
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups and to deliver high quality written and verbal presentations.
- Strong PC skills.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision or oversight.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
- Ability to conduct personnel investigations in matters of conflict with a high degree of confidentiality and mediate employee conflicts as they occur
Work Experience, Education, and Certifications:
- One year’s experience in HR preferred.
- Associate’s Degree or higher is required, preferably in Human Resources Administration, Business Management, or a related field.
Working Conditions:
Works in a well-lit, air conditioned and heated office environment.
This job description has been designed to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, and qualifications which may be required of or given to any employee assigned to the position. The skills, duties, requirements, and responsibilities outlined in this job description may be changed or added to when deemed appropriate and necessary by the company or the person who is designated to be managerially responsible for this position. Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind. Employment with the company is an at-will relationship.