Human Resources Generalist

SUMMARY

Responsible for carrying out HR related duties, primarily in the areas of recruitment, benefits and leave administration, and employee relations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• In partnership with the HR Team, responsible for the full life cycle of recruitment for various positions throughout the organization. Determines strategy in consultation with hiring supervisors, which includes developing job posts and job descriptions, sourcing and reviewing resumes through various platforms, conducting initial outreach to candidates, presenting candidates to hiring supervisors, coordinating interviews, reference checking, and presenting job offers.
• Participate in career fairs and community networking to identify and attract talent for the organization.
• Keep candidates engaged throughout the process; ensure consistent communication on the status of the position.
• Coordinates onboarding of new staff, students, and volunteers. Plans and facilitates new hire orientation activities collaborating with the HR team and program supervisors to ensure an effective training plan for all new hires.
• Partners with employees and supervisors to communicate various HR policies, procedures, laws, standards, and other government regulations.
• Responds to and resolves employee concerns and conflicts. Assists with gathering information, conducting investigations, preparing reports, and providing resolution.
• Provides performance management support to staff and supervisors.
• Processes and administers leave-of-absence requests for FMLA and non-FMLA leaves
• Investigates and reports work related injuries. Works with employees to coordinate care, provides ongoing support for return-to-work plans in partnership with supervisors, and communicates with the claim's adjuster and insurance broker throughout the life of the claim.
• Reviews benefits with employees and processes enrollment, cancellation or changes. Assists with annual open enrollment and the election process within the HRIS.
• Assists employees, supervisors, and the HR team with timekeeping management within the HRIS.
• Responds to 401(k) inquiries relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts.
• Coordinates all-staff event preparations with the HR team.
• Assists with HR team projects, audits, and other duties as assigned.
• Reviews and responds to unemployment claims with appropriate documentation, as needed.
• Assists with the preparation of annual reports and compliance forms, as needed.
• Participates in developing team goals, objectives and systems.
• Recommends new approaches, and updates to policies and procedures.
• Participates in departmental and organizational meetings. Completes all training as required.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state and local employment and benefit laws and regulations.
• Updates job knowledge by reading professional publications and participating in conferences and educational opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with a disability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field required. Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Related experience must include recruitment or talent acquisition experience with responsibilities for the full life cycle of recruitment.
• Employee relations and leave management experience preferred.
• Experience in a Non-Profit or health care setting preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

• Responsible for upholding the highest standards of ethical and professional behavior.
• Strong customer service focus. Treats everyone with respect, dignity, and compassion.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; shows strong attention to details.
• Is a self-starter; works well both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously, meet required timelines and perform in a fast-paced, complex organization.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking software or other recruitment systems.
• Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Other

Position will work on-site 3 days each week and will travel between PCH sites. Mileage for authorized work-related purposes is reimbursable.

PAY & BENEFIT INFORMATION

$55,000 - $63,000 per year*

* Wage is based on one's experience, qualifications, and bilingual language skills as compared with our position requirements and other similar employees within the organization.

Medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability, life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, FSA, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off for vacation, sick, personal time, holidays, & wellness day. Professional development membership to Relias Essential Learning.