Human Resources Generalist

Description

Purpose of this Position:

To assist and support the Director of Human Resources in the daily functions of the Human Resources department including recruitment and retention, administering pay, benefits, and leave policies; enforcing company policies and practices.

Supervises:

• N/A

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities/General Duties (Including but not limited to):

Human Resources Administration

· Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including evaluation and talent management processes, benefits and leave; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety, and workers' compensation.

· 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.

· Reconcile and process invoices for benefits and HR-related expenses.

· Maintains HRIS and works collaboratively with payroll to ensure accurate information between HR and Payroll; helps troubleshoot system discrepancies when needed.

Compliance and Policy Management

· Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and recommended best practices; assists with review of policies and practices to maintain compliance.

· Maintains all Human Resources bulletin boards at all work locations with required up-to-date employment law postings.

· Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.

Employee Relations and Support

· Serves as contact for employees and vendors regarding all benefit plans, including enrollments, terminations, and mid-year changes.

· Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate individual.

· Coordinate and work with employees and vendors related to short- and long-term disability, workers' compensation, FMLA, and all leaves of absence.

Performance Management

· Leads the process for annual performance evaluations, monitors the progress of completion, and tracks required documentation uploads.

Recruitment and Onboarding

· Assists when needed in the recruitment process by placing ads, performing initial phone contact, and facilitating the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with department managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.

· Assists when needed in the onboarding process by ensuring all forms are completed, conducting background checks, employee eligibility verifications, professional reference checks, and pre-employment testing.

Collaboration and Miscellaneous

· Collaborates with departmental managers on reviewing, tracking, and documenting compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments.

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

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