Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

Description : SUMMARY :

The Human Resources (HR) Generalist will be key in supporting various HR functions and initiatives, including recruitment, new hire orientation, employee relations, training and development, HRIS management, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in recruitment, HR principles and practices, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

This position is Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm at our Corporate Office. This is not a remote or hybrid position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Oversee the full cycle of recruitment efforts for our Region 1 & 3 locations.
• Conduct new hire activities, including pre-hire paperwork, background checks, new hire orientation, paperwork processing, onboarding, and new hire training.
• Collaborate with the training coordinator to identify training needs.
• Conduct new hire training : FA / CPR, CQL, CPI as needed.
• Assists with maintenance of personnel files to ensure compliance.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and / or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations, as needed.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements : SKILLS :

QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE :

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in human resources, a related field, or equivalent work experience in HR. At least one year of human resource management experience is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

This person will need to be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and / or memos, write routine correspondence, and effectively communicate verbally.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :

The ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY :

The person will need to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle objects and talk or hear. The employee must frequently stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and move 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

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

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Since this position acts as an ambassador to the Agency and is often the first person an outside contact speaks with, this individual must present a warm, friendly image to all callers and visitors, conveying a genuine concern for their needs and a desire to provide exceptional service.

The receptionist must be able to exercise discretion in dealing with the public and ability to handle confidential information. This person must exhibit a caring attitude that will help the Agency’s administration fulfill its Pride, Dignity, and Independence mission.

Dependability is vital. The successful candidate will meet deadlines, remember important details and routines, and complete assigned tasks. The ability to work efficiently and effectively in team situations is critical. This position has multiple and frequent interruptions, requiring constant reprioritization of responsibility to meet various demands.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

COMMENTS

The above statements describe the general nature of this job and the level of work employees perform in this position. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties required by their supervisor.

The requirements represent the minimum knowledge, skills, and aptitude required to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.