Human Resources Junior Generalist

Description

General Purpose of the Job  

Assist in administering various human resources plans and procedures for all Agency personnel

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Provide support to all HR functions which includes Benefits, Credentialing, Training, and Recruitment, maintaining HRIS system. Assist with administering the Agency-wide day-to-day activities for short-term disability, worker’s compensation, FMLA, accident reporting, and all leaves.  Responsible for timely communications, coordination and processing of required paperwork and logs.   
2. Assist with the annual benefit open enrollment process for the Agency’s benefit programs
3. Assist in Maintaining and monitoring records, reports, and logs to conform to EEO regulations and Agency policy (i.e. EEO-1, OSHA, OPWDD notifications, professional licensing/certification, driver’s licenses, etc); notifies Assistant Director/Director of any issue; maintains HRIS records and reports; prepares required standard and ad hoc reports and surveys; processes training data and required notifications to appropriate collective bargaining unit.
4. Coordinates and maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment including, but not limited to, I-9 employment eligibility, Wage Theft Act, posting requirements, notifications, etc.
5. Coordinates and monitors the performance evaluation program, including job descriptions.   
6. Conducts the HR portion of the New Hire Orientation; serves as the back-up person for New Hire Orientations in the absence of the Training Specialist and is the back-up for the processing of employee photo ID’s; coordinates internal Welcome New Hire communication.
7. Develops and improves programs related to employee morale, employee engagement and satisfaction.
8. Coordinates, plans, communicates and monitors all employee engagement activities and events (i.e. Employee of the Month, Longevity, Appreciation events, holiday parties, etc).
9. Conducts exit interviews, summarizes findings, and discusses trends and concerns with senior management.
10. Participates on various committees to provide HR support and to monitor activities and completion of goals.
11. Coordinate Temp Staffing Agencies needs and liaison with all staffing agencies.
12. Provides quality customer service to internal and external customers; recommends process improvements for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
13. Participates in administrative staff meetings and committees and attends other meetings and seminars; cross-trains in benefits and other areas of human resources.
14. Performs other special projects and related duties as required and assigned.  Supports the Human Resources department administratively with duties such as, but not limited to, sorting and distributing Agency’s mail;  answering  all routine and non-routine questions.
15. Ensures confidentiality of all employee/agency information.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience                                                   

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and one (1) to three (3) years of Human Resources experience, OR A master' degree in Human Resources Management and one (1) year of experience in the HR field, OR Seven (7) years of experience in the HR field, OR Any similar combination of education and experience.

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification preferred.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills                                                

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Knowledge

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Outlook, Excel).

Other Skills and Abilities                                             

Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of personnel administration, effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills. Prior experience with an HRIS database preferred.

Salary : $25 - $27