What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist position at New Reach?
About Us:
Since 1990, New Reach has been a dedicated leader in providing shelter, housing, stabilization, and support for children, families, and individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk for homelessness in the Greater New Haven and Fairfield County areas. We believe in empowering those affected by homelessness and poverty to achieve lasting independence.
Why Work with Us?
At New Reach, you will be part of a compassionate, innovative, and inclusive team that uses the most progressive approaches to inspire independence. You'll play a key role in a transformative movement to end homelessness and food insecurity through prevention, support, and housing solutions that create long-term stability for those we serve.
- Schedule: Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week, including a 30-minutes paid lunch (some exceptions apply).
- Comprehensive benefits package:
- Medical, vision, and dental
- 401(k) Retirement plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO/Sick)
- (12) Paid Holidays (1) Floater Holiday
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
Primary Purpose: The HR Generalist is responsible for a broad range of HR functions that support the daily functions of the Human Resources (HR) department. The key areas include recruiting, onboarding and offboarding, benefits, leave, training and development, and enforcing policies and procedures, in compliance with state and federal employment law. This role requires a high level of confidentiality and customer service to support employees and external stakeholders.
Recruitment:
- Manage job postings, conduct prescreening interviews, make job offers, and complete the onboarding process.
- Collaborate with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for job openings and potential candidates.
- Conduct new employee orientation and ensure a smooth onboarding experience.
- Conduct background checks, professional references, and employee eligibility verifications.
- Manage employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the HR Director.
- Manage benefits administration and enrollment plans and entitlements, including healthcare, 401(k), life insurance, long-term disability, etc.
- Assist employees with benefit questions, navigate systems, and reset passwords.
- Communicate to payroll any benefit changes (e.g., deductions, job status) that may impact payroll.
- Manage FMLA and leave process and maintain accurate employee leave balances.
- Manage Relias annual and new hire orientation training assignments, reset password, and identify skills related training for specific positions.
- Track training compliance in Relias and send out reminders. Manage continuing education requirements, certification, and licensures.
- Schedule, oversee and review orientation training for new hires to ensure smooth onboarding experience.
- Identify training needs, coordinate in-person training programs, and assist with career development initiatives.
- Maintain employee personnel files, I-9 records, and purge records according to retention schedule.
- Create monthly reports.
- Assist with payroll processing when needed.
- Respond to human resources-related inquiries.
- Handle all administrative tasks, including onboarding and offboarding data entry in ADP and audit for accuracy and compliance and updating organizational chart.
- Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources or two or more years of human resources administration experience
- Experience with human resources information systems (HRIS) and payroll systems.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, good judgment and decision-making skills, and problem solve effectively.
- Knowledge of state and federal employment law and company policies and procedures.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and customer service to all stakeholders.
- Proficient with Microsoft Suite, ADP, and other HR software systems.
- Flexibility, professionalism, and a positive attitude.
- Present solutions to problems.
- Supportive, engage and encourage to employees.
- Adaptable to change.
- Maintain confidentiality related to clients and employee's personal information, and or HIV status.
- Commitment to the values of New Reach: Integrity, Compassion, Initiative, and Professionalism.
- Adhere to all New Reach policies and procedures.
Physical Demands:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, working on a computer, and attending virtual meetings.
- Frequent use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment like phones, printers, and copiers is required.
- Occasionally, it may require lifting and carrying light items, such as files, boxes of supplies, or binders, generally weighing less than 20 pounds.
- May need to walk or stand for short periods
Join us and be part of a team that is charting a new path toward a world with fewer evictions, more stability, and lasting independence for all.
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