Human Resources Generalist

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Implements new hire onboarding, orientation, and employee engagement and recognition programs.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate manager or Human Resources Director
• As needed, attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Conducts, reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.
• Actively contributes to assigned Clinic committees (Safety, Forms, Website, etc.)
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Specific Areas of Responsibilities

• Excellent verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.

 BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:

• Education, Experience, and Knowledge
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or Public Administration, or related field required.
• At least one year of human resources experience preferred.
• PHR and/or SHRM-CP a plus.

• Skills and Abilities
• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service and customer satisfaction skills.
• Able to effectively coordinate multiple projects and assigned human resources initiatives
• Must be able to train others.
• Uses analytical skills for troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Excellent computer skills – PC, MS office

• Physical Requirements

• Must have excellent communication skills, including written, oral, and listening
•  Able to stand at least 30% of the time.
• Able to sit, walk, carry 25 lbs., push, pull, reach, bend, kneel, and crouch.
• Has manual and finger dexterity.