What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist position at Hospice of the Piedmont Inc?
Description
Hospice of the Piedmont is looking for a passionate and experienced Human Resources Generalist who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys supporting a workplace where every employee can succeed. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in benefits administration, policies and procedures, and able to handle a variety of tasks with ease. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced setting while contributing to a positive and supportive team culture, we encourage you to apply today!
Purpose of this Position:
To assist and support the Chief of People Officer, in the daily functions of the Human Resources department including recruitment and retention, administering pay, benefits, and leave policies; enforcing company policies and practices.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field preferred
- At least three years of human resources experience.
- Previous experience and understanding of general business functions, organizational flow, and following organizational policies and procedures.
- Experience in Benefits (FMLA, Worker’s Compensation, and more).
Responsibilities/General Duties (Including but not limited to):
- Serves as contact for employees and vendors regarding all benefit plans, including enrollments, terminations and mid-year changes.
- Coordinate and work with employees and vendors related to short- and long-term disability, workers compensation, FMLA and all leaves of absence.
- Collaborates with the Education Institute and departmental managers on reviewing, tracking, and documenting compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments.
- Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to, evaluation and talent management process, benefits and leave; productivity, recognition and morale; occupational health and safety, and workers compensation.
- Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate individual.
- Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and recommended best practices; assist with review of policies and practices to maintain compliance.
- Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
- Maintains all Human Resources bulletin boards at all work locations with required up-to-date employment law postings.
- Maintains HRIS and works collaboratively with payroll to ensure accurate information between HR and Payroll; help trouble shoot system discrepancies when needed.
- Reconcile and process invoices for benefits and HR related expenses.
- Leads the process for annual performance evaluations, monitors progress of completion and tracks required documentation uploads
- Maintains all files, forms and database information associated with Human Resources; assures all files are compliant with federal and state laws and regulations, as well as with Hospice policies and procedures.
- Assumes all other tasks and responsibilities as assigned
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks, work in a fast-paced, team-based environment
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, confidentiality and maintain fairness
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of related software
- Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
Typical Physical Demands/Working Conditions:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Stand, stoop, bend, reach, lift and walk, climb steps
- Communicate by phone, writing, speaking
- Must be able to lift 20 pounds at times
- Must be able to access and navigate each department and other organizational facilities by driving short/long distances
- General fast-paced work environment
