Human Resources Generalist

We believe in changing the course of a child’s life by stabilizing families and strengthening mental health. We work to heal the past trauma, break the cycle of harm, and change the future for generations to come. We look for staff who are dedicated, hard-working individuals that share our hope for the future. In return, we offer our associates a competitive compensation and benefits program, diverse learning opportunities, and a chance to help others have a better life.

Nexus-Indian Oaks is looking to add a strong HR Generalist to our team!

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit packageGenerous Paid Time Off

Holiday time off
Health Insurance
Vision and Dental
401K
Pet Insurance and so much more!

Position Summary:
The HR Generalist provides Human Resources support and services in the following functional areas: benefits administration, employee relations, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation and interpretation, affirmative action and employment law compliance. This role will serve as an important liaison and partner to leaders, providing HR guidance and risk mitigation.

Primary responsibilities include:
Policy Interpretation, Employee Relations, Performance Management and Confidentiality

• Serves as the initial point of contact for employee inquiries, concerns and grievances, proactively partners with home office HR for escalated personnel and employee relations issues while mitigating risk.
• Assists with coaching leadership surrounding areas of company policies, procedures, employment law, HR practices and principles, providing employees with regular meaningful feedback and performance evaluations.
• Obtains general knowledge and understanding of the following laws and how they relate to the agency: EEO/AAP, FLSA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA , ADA, HIPAA Privacy, OSHA, USERRA.

Department documentation, record keeping, employee personnel changes and report generation

• Compiles and maintains employee personnel files in the format instructed by home office Human Resources and in compliance with all regulatory agencies.
• Processes employee personnel changes including but not limited to new hires, position changes, promotion, pay increase, personnel information etc.
• Maintains thorough and confidential LOA records and files including LOA, STD, Military Leave, Personal Leave, Administrative leave etc; communicates with leave of absence case managers as needed.
• Maintains employee training records as assigned and generates reports demonstrating department and agency compliance for required licensure.
• Processes voluntary and involuntary employee separations; initiates exit interviews, necessary departmental communication, equipment collection and initiates the employment backfill and replacement process.
• Leverages HRIS and other systems to generate reporting as needed or required including but not limited to: 90-day and Annual Performance Evaluation notices, benefit eligibility, employment service dates, employee rosters and census information, etc.

Provides Leave of Absence Support, Communication & Confidentiality

• Submits First Report of Injury Forms to insurance provider, follow-up medical provider bills and physician notes to insurance provider.
• Documents and records injuries on annual OSHA log and post in accordance with federal law.
• Serves as a liaison between the injured worker and the Workers Compensation insurance claim representative; assists in case management responsibilities through injury/claim resolution.
• Collaborates in processing and performing case management responsibilities for leaves of absence, disability and life claims to ensure correct and timely administration of pay, benefits, medical/leave documentation and “need to know” communication.

New Employee Orientation, Onboarding & Documentation

• Ensures new hire/payroll documents are completed within pre-established deadlines and submitted to home office; creates and establishes new employee files that are secure and confidential.
• May assist in conducting New Hire Orientation; distributes/discusses and fields questions surrounding pertinent policies, procedures (Nexus or Agency specific) and automated timekeeping system, as needed.
• Assists in presenting and distributing employee benefit information; tracks eligibility dates and proactively collects completed benefit election/waiver forms, thirty days prior to coverage effective date.
• Maintains an organized and streamlined follow-up system, accountable to collecting outstanding human resource and/or personnel documents and information for complete employee file/record.

Assist in timekeeping and payroll activities and records

• Proactively instructs employees and supervisors on automated timekeeping system procedures.
• Reviews all payroll data for accuracy and completeness prior to home office notification and submission.
• Ensures timekeeping ‘exceptions’ are consistent with home office time codes including; FMLA, LOAs, STD, WC, PTO usage, etc.

Supports employee satisfaction by creatively developing, implementing, and communicating ways to reward, recognize, engage and retain employees.

Required Education and Licensure:

• Minimum of 3 years of strong Human Resource Generalist function experience required
• Complex employee relations experience required
• High school diploma or GED required. Prefer additional education level (Associates degree or Bachelors degree)
• Computer proficiency in MS office products required along with accurate keyboarding skills.
• Strong critical thinking, organization, and communications skills, along with attention to detail and the ability to exercise discretion with highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets regulating agency and corporate policy requirements.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources preferred.
• Labor Relations experience preferred
• 5 years of strong HR Generalist experience

ICARE Values & Behavioral Competencies:

• Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches
• Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern.
• Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly
• Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate
• Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:

At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Manteno, IL 60950: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Human resources generalist: 3 years (Preferred)
• Employee relations: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $50,000