HR Generalist

The work we do here is special. It takes someone special - YOU!

The Wesleyan has been providing personalized healthcare and services to seniors in the Georgetown community for over 60 years. Every day we strive to make a difference in the quality of someone’s life and we are looking for someone special like YOU to join us in making that difference and making it matter to the residents we serve!

We are currently looking for an HR Generalist to join our team and work within our Senior Living Communities at The Wesleyan. The HR Generalist will be responsible for delivering exceptional employee experiences through the administration and support of human resources related policies, procedures, and programs. Proven experience in the areas of employee engagement, employee relations, benefits administration, and performance management along with a passion for delivering exceptional employee experiences will be essential to your success as an HR Generalist at The Wesleyan.

Join us and be a part of a mission and values-based organization where you can make a difference and make it matter in the lives of others simply by bringing your passion and purpose to the work you do every day!

* This position is a fully in-office position at our corporate offices located in Georgetown, Texas *

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist employees and managers with day-to-day HR related questions.
• Provide coaching and guidance to employees and managers as it relates to performance management, policy interpretation, disciplinary issues, and other employee relations matters.
• Provide consulting, guidance, and education to management on HR related topics and trends including employee engagement performance management, EEO, FMLA, Wage and Hour, ADA, and appropriate federal, state, and/or local statutes.
• Communicate and administer HR policies and procedures.
• Administer efficient and effective teammate onboarding and off-boarding processes to include completion of new hire paperwork, I-9 verifications, licensure/certification verification, background checks, end of employment letters, and other related tasks.
• Coordinate and conduct the organization, facilitation, and management of New Teammate Orientation, including presentations on HR and compliance related programs and policies.
• Conduct new hire touchpoints, stay interviews, and exit interviews to better understand teammate engagement.
• Research, respond to, and administer all unemployment claims and appeals.
• Administer the organization’s safety and workplace injury programs, including all injury reporting, return to work processes, employee education and compliance, and leading the organization’s internal Safety Committee.
• Administer all HRIS data input related to new hires/rehires, benefit enrollments and changes, terminations, status changes, and reporting.
• Act as a point of contact for all HRIS-related questions and provide training to teammates and managers on use of the HRIS system.
• Administer all leave of absence requests including FMLA, General Leave, and other organizational leave programs.
• Administer all benefit plan enrollments, changes, and terminations, coordinate annual open enrollment activities, and act as the first point of contact for all benefit related questions.
• Produce and submit regular reports related to general HR activity, track necessary data, and complete all required filings in accordance with Affordable Care Act, EEO-1 reporting, and other regular filings as needed.
• Identify opportunities and make recommendations on ways we can increase teammate engagement and retention.
• Provide recruiting and HR administrative support as needed.
• Complete other job tasks as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or related field
• A minimum of three years progressive HR generalist experience with demonstrated experience in the full employment life cycle, employee relations, performance management, and benefit and leave administration.
• Passionate about employee engagement and creating and delivering exceptional employee experiences!
• Must have a service-minded approach to all aspects of the job.
• Proven ability to effectively coach, counsel, and partner with employees and managers throughout all levels of the organization.
• Working knowledge and understanding of HR and employee related policies, laws and regulations.
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills with a natural ability to build effective relationships.
• Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to change.
• Effective communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Proactive, with a sense of ownership and ability to seek innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to demonstrate and maintain a high level of confidentiality, respect, and professionalism in all employee and organizational matters.
• Proficient with the use of HRIS systems, preferably ADP Workforce Now and/or UKG Ready, and with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel experience.
• Prior experience working in a healthcare and/or senior living community is preferred.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred but not required.

The Wesleyan is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement