HR Generalist

Human Resource Generalist (4 days/week with benefits)

St. Luke's Community House in West Nashville is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, energetic and motivated HR Generalist to join our dedicated staff. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the community and assist us in hiring and maintaining high performing employees, while meeting all internal and external expectations in HR operations. This position requires a proactive individual who is passionate about fostering a positive workplace culture and enhancing employee engagement. The successful candidate will be a clear communicator and be available to work four full days per week.
Position Summary

The Human Resource Generalist is responsible for supporting human resources and administrative functions for the business operations and providing technical support across the organization. Duties may include researching HR law, DOL rules & regulations, recruiting, boarding/off-boarding, reporting, data analytics, HR policy revisions, and HRIS management. The Human Resource Generalist provides internal customer service to the organization's personnel and employees, regarding policies and procedures.
Relationships and Contacts

Within the organization: Initiates and maintains frequent and close working relationships with employee managers, and St. Luke's team members.
Outside the organization: Initiates and maintains frequent and close working relationships with third party benefits administrators and human resource vendors.
Position Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities
• Manage the full recruitment cycle, including job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, and onboarding new employees.
• Conduct employee orientation sessions to ensure new hires are well-integrated into the company culture.
• Oversee employee evaluation processes, providing guidance on performance management and development plans.
• Maintain and update HRIS systems using Paychex for accurate record-keeping and reporting. Compiles reports from the database ensuring accuracy and integrity of data.
• Performs regular reporting for quality assurance, ensuring accurate and appropriate HRIS utilization and maintenance.
• Address employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and benefits to promote a supportive work environment.
• Conduct new employee benefits orientation, assist with enrollment processes, and manage changes to employee benefit selections. Act as a liaison to the third-party benefits administrator and benefits providers.
• Assist in the development of HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal regulations and best practices.
• Assists with implementation and administration of human resource related initiatives under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer.
• Responds to inquiries in a timely manner, escalating items through appropriate channels when necessary.
• Reconciles facility position control rosters to staffing grids and FTE reports.
• Monitors dates for compliance with performance review dates, certifications, license, etc.
• Processes retirement plan enrollments, contributions and terminations.
• Maintains accurate and confidential personnel records ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Additional Responsibilities
• Provides general administrative support for the organization, including reporting, meeting coordination/logistics, etc.
• Acts as a point of customer service for staff on items related to the payroll application, and benefit access.
• Conducts employment verifications and appropriate background/reference checks in accordance with policy, as needed.
• Maintains the HR calendar throughout the year, ensuring compliance with government mandated reporting requirements.
• Assists with the maintenance, creation, and distribution of HR related forms and communications.
• Attends meetings as requested.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience
Position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field and 3+ years' experience in Human Resources.
Physical Requirements
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to communicate with peers/general public, clients and/or vendors
• Job performance will require the ability to move throughout the building as well as sit or remain stationary for extended periods of time
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to talk or hear, sit, stand, walk, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste or smell.
• Ability to move 25 pounds

Other Requirements
Position requires the incumbent to have a valid driver's license, vehicle insurance and a clear driving record for the last three years. In addition, the candidate must be able to pass a drug test and have a clear background check.

Skill Competencies
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to analyze data for informed decision-making related to HR initiatives.
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in HRIS platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and database administration
• Demonstrates a high level of follow through
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Successful collaborative skills working with a variety of groups
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
We offer very competitive benefits, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan. Employees are eligible for discounted onsite childcare.

To join our team, please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@stlch.org. Please include your hourly rate expectations.
No phone calls please.
St. Luke's Community House is an equal opportunity employer.