Human Resources Generalist

Position Title:                                  Human Resources Generalist 

Reports To:                                      Director of Human Resources

Department:                                   Finance and Administration

Status:                                             Full-Time/Non-Exempt

Grade:                                             6

Starting Between:                           $24.04 - $30.00

Work from Home Eligible:           10%-20% of Time

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with a resourceful and compassionate HR team that is focused on implementing new processes and ensuring a positive work environment for all? The Rhode Island Community Food Bank is seeking an HR Generalist to join its small, welcoming and fast-paced HR team.  

WHO WE ARE:

Since 1982, the Rhode Island Community Food Bank has been distributing millions of pounds of food to those in need of assistance through our network of member agencies across the state.

ABOUT THE JOB:

Under the general guidance of the Director of HR, the HR Generalist will perform duties at the professional level in the following functional areas: talent acquisition, onboarding, maintenance of the HRIS system, generating payroll, producing reports, ensuring data integrity, benefits and leaves of absence programs, and employee engagement, including DEI and wellness.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate the recruitment process.
• Collaborate with managers and directors to develop job descriptions and create job advertisements.
• Conduct background checks and license checks for new and existing employees.
• Coordinate onboarding activities with managers, IT, and facilities to ensure seamless integration for new hires.
• Assist in delivering comprehensive onboarding experiences, ensuring all necessary documentation is completed.

Administrative/Compliance

• Assist with updating policies and procedures.
• Stay abreast of laws, regulations, and best practices to ensure the Food Bank remains compliant and relevant.
• Oversee the employee separation process to ensure the completion of exit interviews and all related procedures.
• Oversee the administration of the annual performance evaluation process and maintain the performance evaluation online portal.
• Support Director of HR with all reporting requirements.

HRIS Coordinator

• Remain current on new and evolving system capabilities related to the HRIS system.
• Develop and maintain HRIS reports and ensure data integrity and accurate reporting.

Bi-Weekly Payroll

• Process bi-weekly payroll, deduction transmittals, W-2s, 1095s and other related year-end reports in a timely manner in accordance with payroll practices.
• Process new hires, salary adjustments, bonuses, garnishments in the HRIS system.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and payroll system errors.

Leave Programs and Unemployment

• Educate and support employees through the leave of absence process.
• Complete paperwork for TDI, TCI, unemployment, workers’ compensation and long-term disability, COBRA administration, while communicating the appropriate information to employees.

Benefits

• Oversee the day-to-day responsibilities for all employee benefit programs, including new employee orientation, employee education and support for employee inquiries.
• Provide support for the annual open enrollment process for employee benefits.
• Provide benefit usage reports on a regular basis.

DEI and Wellness Program Coordinator

• Actively participate and support the DEI and Wellness Committees and recommend ways that HR can support these initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Director of HR to enhance DEI & Wellness initiatives and identify actionable growth opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 2 - 5 years of experience in Human Resources or related areas required, including experience working with HR systems and payroll, ideally ADP.
• Ability to communicate effectively when speaking and in writing
• Proficient with Microsoft and Office environments (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with people from diverse social and ethnic backgrounds.
• Must have a proven ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.

Diversity Statement: The Rhode Island Community Food Bank embodies diversity, serving every part of our state and engaging people from all communities and backgrounds in our work. We are an open and inclusive organization that welcomes, respects and values all people. Diversity strengthens our organization, so we take responsibility for attracting employees, volunteers and supporters with diverse identities and life experience. When we seek out, recognize and cultivate diversity within our staff, we create an enriched and more inclusive work environment. Ultimately, it is our collective wisdom that enables us to achieve our mission with creativity and compassion.

See full job description at www.rifoodbank.org. Email cover letter and resume to resumes@rifoodbank.org. No phone calls please. The RICFB is an equal employment opportunity employer.