Human Resources Generalist, Benefits and Leaves

Pay rate: $ $27 - $31 / hour

Who we are:

The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a multi-service, comprehensive, high impact organization providing 46 integrated community based and clinical programs serving more than 20,000 people annually throughout the state of Maine. We work with people to help them build better lives by providing leadership, advocacy, and support to address their needs as individuals, as families, and as part of a greater community. TOA focuses on the most pressing issues community members are facing right now, including poverty, homelessness, mental difficulties, substance abuse, and domestic violence, through a wide variety of practices and community resources.

Who you are:

• A hard-working employee who can communicate and collaborate clearly and efficiently with others on the team. 
• An individual who will uphold the Agency values with empathy and compassion, and advocate for a community that fosters diversity and uniqueness. 
• Someone who is looking to be part of something larger than themselves.

Job Summary:

This HR Generalist - Benefits and Leaves role is responsible for managing the processes that involve health and welfare benefits, leaves, injuries, safety, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-related cases for the agency. The person filling the role develops and executes processes to ensure all of these circumstances are handled well and leaders of programs are educated to understand the nuances of these cases for adequate risk management. This individual will also serve as a lead thought partner to center equity, diversity and inclusion in every facet of the agency Human Resources function.
 

Daily tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Receiving, processing, and administering all requests for FMLA, Maine Family and Medical Leave, and other medical leaves of absence.
• Partnering with employees and the disability insurance company to manage all Short- and Long-Term Disability claims.
• Receiving and processing all requests for Reasonable Accommodation under the ADA and partnering with management during decision-making.
• Reporting all workplace injuries to the Worker’s Compensation insurance company, monitoring all claims, and assisting employees with getting back to work.
• Managing connections with all benefits carriers.
• Developing and maintaining effective open enrollment processes that ensures all benefits eligible employees are educated and enrolled for the new plan year.
• Developing and managing effective new hire benefits enrollment.
• Collaborating with benefits broker and carriers as needed for satisfactory claims processes and troubleshooting issues with claims. 

This role will report to the Vice President of Human Resources and work collaboratively with operations, finance, and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment on key initiatives, philosophy and approach. 

Schedule: This position is a 40 hours/week, hourly position

Location:  South Portland, ME

Potential to become a hybrid position; but this role will start with the expectation to be onsite, in the office.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field of study preferred; Associate Degree with 3 years of related experience required. 
• PHR or SHRM Certification(s), preferred, not required.
• At least three (3) years of experience in Human Resources, supporting talent acquisition, recruiting, onboarding processes, and/or related HR functions.
• Demonstrated high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office products, to include, Excel, Word, and Power Point is required. 
• Demonstrated skills in building relationships, customer service, and meeting target goals.
• Prior experience with relational databases, with preference given to experience with HRIS/ATS systems preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Prior experience working in a busy office with multiple priorities preferred.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background, child protective service check & sex offender check.
• Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list.
• Normal office conditions such as sitting, with occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, typing and lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Driving may be necessary to attend meetings and trainings but is not a primary and essential job responsibility.

Benefits: Our benefits include but are not limited to:

(offered to full-time and part-time employees)

• Generous paid time off accrual
• 9 paid holidays per calendar year and up to 3 floating holidays per calendar year 
• Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost 
• Dental and Vision insurance options 
• Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances 
• 403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible)
• Tuition Reimbursement – offered once per year through an application process
• The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

To learn more about our benefits please visit, https://www.opportunityalliance.org/explore-our-benefits

Who we are…

The Opportunity Alliance is “Helping People Reach for a Brighter Future”.

Mission: The Opportunity Alliance works with people to build better lives and stronger communities. We provide advocacy, leadership, and support to identify the goals and address the needs of individuals, families, and communities.

The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a dynamic, results-focused Community Action Agency providing approximately 50 integrated community-based and clinical programs serving more than 20,000 people annually throughout the state of Maine. With over 50 years of experience, TOA draws from a comprehensive set of programs which address issues such as mental health, substance use, homelessness, lack of basic needs, and access to community supports. Through an extensive array of services, TOA provides opportunities for individuals to stabilize fragile situations and then works with them to achieve self-sufficiency. TOA is client-focused with extensive experience working with diverse client populations. TOA programming includes four key sectors of service:

• Mental Health & Wellness
• Community Building
• Family & Early Childhood Education
• Economic Resources

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