Human Resources Generalist

General Description

The Human Resource Generalist is responsible for an assigned segment of the organization’s HR responsibilities.   Such responsibilities fall within the full spectrum of HR, to include, but not limited to, recruitment, benefits, compensation, employee relations, policies, FMLA, ADA, LOA’s, worker’s compensation, unemployment, employee recognition and special events.   Is a key member of the Human Resources team.

Essential Job Duties 

• Responsible for initial recruiting of candidates to include job advertising, pre-screening, and setting up interviews with hiring managers for top candidates.
• Responsible for appropriate follow-up of each element of background and drug screenings within established time frames.
• Responsible for the system on-boarding of candidates once final offer is accepted.
• Data entry of employee/contractor information into HR/Payroll system.
• Assists CHRO with maintaining details and accuracy of compensation matrix.
• Assists in design of total compensation information and communication tools to enhance employee’s understanding.
• Ensures compliance with applicable government regulations. 
• Ensures employee HR files are complete, updated, and compliant with licensing agencies audit standards.
• Assists with the administration of the company benefits programs, including enrollments, deletions, and COBRA. Advises employees of available benefits and assists them in properly completing the required documentation.
• Administers leaves of absence, including FMLA; maintains proper supporting documentation, communication to employees and leaders.
• Works to resolve basic employee relations issues.   Reports findings to CHRO for collaboration on approach and resolution.
• Ensures compliance with applicable government regulations.  Ensure timeliness and accuracy of required reporting.
• Assists with the preparation of responses to requests for information from the EEOC, DOL, OFCCP and other governmental agencies.
• Processes employee status or salary changes.
• Conducts exit interviews and ensures appropriate notifications are made for employee separations.
• Helps employees and outside agencies with employment verifications and loan documents.
• Files Worker’s Compensation and Unemployment Claims, when applicable.
• Ensures the highest standards are maintained to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct.

Other (Non- Essential) Duties

• Attends and participates in HR staff meetings and daily huddles.
• Attends on-going HR legal updates.
• Participates in state and national HR and healthcare related associations.
• Supports HR team with employee reward, recognition, and events.
• May serve as contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators. Oversees processing of monthly billings for payment, as assigned.
• May coordinate transfer of data to external contacts for services, premiums, and plan administration. Evaluates and revises internal processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned, verbally or in written form.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Two+ years HR professional level experience in a generalist role.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Healthcare, or related field.
• Must possess basic knowledge of current federal and state employment law and Human Resources policies and practices.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills including the utmost ethics and highest integrity.
• Proficient in the use of computers and associated HRIS software.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Healthcare experience; Healthcare HR experience a plus.
• PHR or SHRM-CP Certification
• Previous experience using ADP as a HRIS.

Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions

• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, squatting; must be able to stand/walk for most of the workday; heavy lifting, must be able to lift packages up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work paying close attention to detail with frequent interruptions
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment.