HR Generalist

 SUMMARY:The Human Resource (HR) Generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties and works closely with HR management and business managers in supporting designated regions or groups. This position carries out responsibilities in various HR functional areas, including benefits administration, leave management, rewards and recognition, and payroll processing.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without accommodation.  The requirements listed below are representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Administers various human resource benefits, plans and procedures for the organization’s personnel.
• Performs benefits administration, including enrollments and terminations, plan set ups, billing and invoice reconciliation, claims resolution, status changes, employee benefit communications, and establishing and maintaining vendor relationships.
• Administers and manages employee Leaves of Absences (LOAs) and Workers’ Compensation injuries and reporting. Partners with management on escalated issues.
• Administers and manages rewards and recognition programs, including anniversary awards.
• Assists with payroll processing functions, including timekeeping, garnishments, verifications, and other payroll information requests.
• Maintains and audits HR records in areas of responsibility for data integrity and generates reports as needed or as requested.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state and local employment and benefits laws and regulations; stays current with HR regulations.
• Act in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Company.
• Maintain strict employee privacy and confidentiality when dealing with employee information and records.
• Maintain an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor in accordance with Company policies. 
• Keep commitments and keep direct supervisor informed of work progress, timetables, and issues. 
• Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal and other regulations (e.g., OSHA, WC, HIPAA, ADA, FEHA, DOL, HR policies and practices). 
• Other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES:
REQUIRED: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field; 3-5 years of related work experience in Human Resources; or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
DESIRABLE: HR experience in the healthcare industry. Paylocity HRIS experience.
CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS: · PHR or SPHR Certification a plus. 

 KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES/TALENTS:

• Broad based HR knowledge and experience.
• Strong customer service and relationship management abilities with all levels of employees.
• Maintains confidentiality while dealing with sensitive information.
• Ability to manage projects with varying degrees of complexity.
• Compliance, confidentiality and ethics; global and cultural awareness.
• Team player and individual contributor coupled with excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills in order to provide guidance to less experienced team members.
• Computer proficiency including knowledge of Word, Excel and use of standard office  equipment.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries from customers, staff, vendors, or other members of the business community.
• Ability to draw valid conclusions, apply sound judgment in making decisions, and to make decisions under pressure.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures and work independently with little guidance.
• Ability to address others professionally and respectfully by actions, words and deeds.
• Detail oriented, organized, process focused, problem solver, self-motivated, proactive, customer service focused.
• Display independent judgment by willingness to make timely and accurate decisions based on available information that is sometimes vague or limited in nature.
• Ability to multitask effectively and work in a fast paced and sometimes ambiguous environment, without compromising quality of work.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and projects with limited direction, while understanding and contributing to the success of the organization.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• This is primarily an office classification, but may require driving for field and office visits, which requires the ability to drive an automobile. Temperature conditions are controlled with limited direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, see, talk and hear. The employee will frequently lift and/or carry reports, records and other materials that typically weigh less than 20 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, bend, or crouch. 
• Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, calculator, and other standard office equipment.

All of the information contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this classification, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the duties and/or work assignments of all positions, without advanced notice, and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.