Human Resources Generalist

Let us take care of you with benefits that include health plans for your whole family, dental/vision ins., Employee pharmacy with LOW Cost pharmaceutical benefits, HSA/FSA, matching retirement plans at 90 days, paid vacation, Company paid Short Term and Long Term Disability, Free YMCA membership, Free Movie Pass to Holdrege Theater and more!

SUMMARY

 The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for managing a variety of human resources functions, including employee relations, leave management, policy compliance, and ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as PMHC policies. Compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and policies is a condition of employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 The Human Resources Generalist must possess the skills, knowledge, and judgment to perform the following essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation:

1. In-depth knowledge of employment laws and regulations, ensuring the organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.
2. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with employees and management at all levels.
3. Employee relations: Address employee concerns, conduct investigations into complaints, and mediate conflicts to maintain a positive work environment.
4. Training and development: Identify training needs, coordinate programs, and assist in developing initiatives that support employee growth.
5. Record maintenance: Ensure accurate, up-to-date employee files, records, licensure, and other required documentation are maintained.
6. Leave of Absence management: Administer and support employee leave requests, including personal leave, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requests.
7. Workers’ Compensation management: Oversee the Workers' Compensation lifecycle, including claim oversight, leave management, and return-to-work protocols.
8. Reporting: Generate reports as needed to support HR and administrative functions.
9. Process improvement: Research and assist in the creation of employment-related forms and procedures, streamlining accuracy and efficiency in HR processes.
10. Collaboration: Work with the HR team to implement companywide training on new HR processes, software, and benefit designs.
11. Employee relations issues: Participate in handling terminations, performance management, and leave issues in a fair and effective manner.
12. Benefits Administration: Assist in managing company-sponsored benefit programs, including educating employees about available benefits and enrolling eligible employees in these plans.
13. Additional duties: Perform other tasks as assigned to support the needs of the HR department and organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is largely a sedentary role however some scanning is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

 The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, employees occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock.

The level of risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens is Classification III, as outlined in the Hepatitis B Vaccine Program Policy.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related discipline.
2. At least 2 years of HR experience, preferably in a generalist capacity

COMPETENCIES/CERTIFICATIONS PREFERRED

PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP credential.