What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist position at Horizon Health and Subacute Center?
Horizon Health and Subacute, Fresno CA
Human Resources Generalist
$70,000- $75,000
Position Summary
The Human Resources Generalist (HRG) is responsible for overseeing all Human Resources functions within a Generations Healthcare facility, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. This role exercises discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance, particularly in personnel management, employee relations, and policy administration. The HRG works closely with leadership to provide a positive and compliant workplace culture in support of the Mission Statement and Operating Philosophy of Generations Healthcare.
Essential Responsibilities
- Serve as a confidential and impartial resource for employee concerns and recommend corrective actions.
- Promote positive employee relations by advising and coaching supervisors and employees on policy interpretation and best practices.
- In collaboration with the Support Center Human Resources department, lead and/or assist with conducting thorough, timely and compliant investigations into employee complaints, including but not limited to allegations of harassment, discrimination, workplace disagreements, and policy violations.
- Facilitate the leave of absence process for employees and ensure they are provided with timely notifications, collect supporting documentation and provide ongoing support to employees as needed.
- Serve as the facility’s primary contact for managing the workers’ compensation process including overseeing reporting of workplace injuries, coordinating with injured employees regarding modified duty placements and facilitating return to work protocols.
- Participate in leadership meetings and contribute to facility planning, culture-building initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Guide department heads in performance review and disciplinary action processes including delivering ongoing feedback and how to document appropriately.
- Process personnel actions such as rate changes, role changes, status changes, terminations, etc.
- Facilitate or assist with facilitating new employee orientations including creation of employee files, submission of new hire documentation and I-9 verification.
- Ensure ongoing compliance by completing licensure verifications, I-9 reverifications, annual background checks and other required verifications.
- Maintain employee files and ensure ongoing employment documentation is accurately filed and kept according to company policy and federal and state laws.
- Act as the liaison to the Support Center Human Resources department.
- Participate in candidate interviews and assist department heads with hiring decisions.
- Oversee onboarding processes for new employees.
- Disseminate updated policies to employees, answers questions on changes, tracks receipt of signed acknowledgements and updates employment files with documentation as appropriate.
- Support the administration of employee benefits (health insurance, 401k, EAP, etc.) through ongoing communication with employees and ensuring compliance with deadlines.
- Collaborate with other departments to facilitate employee recognition and engagement programs.
- Enforce HR policies and procedures in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations (including FMLA, CFRA, ADA, EEO, etc.) and in compliance with the Generations Healthcare Employee Handbook.
- Assist with ensuring compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement in effect for eligible employees (as applicable).
- Maintain knowledge of current regulatory requirements in the long-term care industry that affect human resources policies.
- Partner with the Employee Services Coordinator to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing as needed
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Working knowledge of federal and state employment law, human resources policies, procedures and best practices, and workplace investigations.
- Knowledge of human resources related healthcare practices such as licensure, staffing requirements, etc. preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent computer skills including use of Microsoft O365 or similar tools for productivity, organization and communication.
- Ability to work independently and exercise discretion and independent judgment in matters of significance.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented setting, utilizing other’s skills and knowledge, sharing information and supporting team outcomes.
- Ability to handle highly confidential matters, including employee pay information, with integrity, compassion, discretion and professionalism.
- Ability to provide proactive, timely, and accurate customer service.
- Ability to successfully work with and meet deadlines.
- Ability to successfully perform in an environment with changing priorities and assignments.
Education and Experience
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field preferred; relevant experience may be substituted for education.
- Minimum of 2 years HR experience in a healthcare or skilled nursing environment preferred.
Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package, healthcare benefits and excellent career growth opportunities. Health Benefits for full-time employees offered 1st of the month following hire date.
Mission
Generations Healthcare was founded upon the belief that caring for the sick, the elderly, and the infirm is a special and sacred stewardship. It is our mission to have this belief reflected in everything we do: in the presentation of our homes, in the professionalism of our staff, and in the daily delivery of care to our residents and their families. It is our purpose that whoever enters a Generations home will be met with kindness, competence and compassion.
We invite you to make a difference in the lives of others and our residents, who represent a Lifetime of Memories, a Lifetime of Care, and a Lifetime of Love.
Please note: This position requires the successful completion of a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening as part of the hiring process.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
Salary : $70,000 - $75,000
