FamilyCore understands that strong families are at the heart of any vibrant, tight-knit community. Through the mission of "instilling hope by creating the right balance of resources and care to foster and equip healthy productive children and families," our 90 dedicated employees are committed to the investment of strengthening families with the tools and ties to succeed.

Our team works with schools, the court system, and other social service agencies to connect counseling, intervention, preventative education, and other support services for families in need. FamilyCore, a private, non-profit, nationally accredited social service agency with over 120 years of service, takes a holistic approach in its continuum of care, often providing boosts of support to multiple generations. The end goal is to maintain the integrity of the family.

Be a part of this goal by joining the FamilyCore Team!

FamilyCore offers a Full Benefits Package including:

• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time off and Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Employer funded Health Savings Account
• Basic Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
• 401k (3% Employer Contribution after vested)
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Wellness Program
• Culture supporting Work/Life Balance

About this Role:

The Human Resources Generalist will assist the Chief Executive Officer and Human Resources Director to maintain and enhance FamilyCore's human resources functions, following established office procedure and protocol, and other such duties as may be necessary and promote the mission of Family Core. The Human Resources Generalist role is both a strategic and hands-on role that will provide full cycle Human Resources support to staff. The role is critical in executing people initiatives, providing superior internal employee support, and driving HR functional excellence and process improvement.

Responsibilities :

• Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.
• Coordinate onboarding of employees and process hiring paperwork and background checks.
• Schedule and conduct new employee orientations.
• Administer employee benefit plans.
• Prepare or maintain employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, or promotions.
• Address employee relations issues, adhering to policies and procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Maintain and update human resources documents, such as organizational charts, employee handbooks or directories, or performance evaluation forms.
• Confer with management to develop or implement personnel policies or procedures.
• Conduct exit interviews and ensure that necessary employment termination paperwork is completed.
• Provide management with information or training related to FamilyCore's policies and procedures, performance appraisals, counseling techniques, or documentation of performance issues.
• Analyze employment-related data and prepare required reports.
• Update FamilyCore's policies and procedures on personnel matters to reflect revisions made by the CEO.
• Standardize and update HR forms and checklists.
• Draft new and update existing job descriptions to reflect accurate and current information.
• Support compliance related projects and Regulatory / Board Reporting.
• Perform organizational, and programmatic tasks as needed.
• Maintain confidential personnel records for the facility by filing, organizing, and purging all HR files on schedule - adhering to all compliance & regulations of record retention.
• Assist with data entry and record management functions as needed to ensure accurate and up-to-date information.
• Implement and support projects relating to all areas of HR.
• Assist with Employee Wellness initiatives.
• Ensure safety protocols and policies are practiced at all times.
• Assist with HR Metrics tracking.
• Adhere to standards adopted through Council on Accreditation.
• Maintain confidentiality in all communications in accordance with Council on Accreditation and regulatory bodies.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with all internal and external clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Associate's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or similar course of study. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 4 years' experience in Human Resources required.
• An appropriate combination of education and experience will be considered.

Competency:

• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, problem solving, and teamwork skills.
• Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local law and regulations, contractual obligations as pertains to personnel management.
• Ability to organize and maintain data and confidential information.
• Ability to establish and maintain an internal staff focus.
• Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with staff.
• Must pass required background check with Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).
• Must pass background checks with Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Health Care Worker Registry, and Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services OIG Provider Sanctions.
• Successfully complete FamilyCore training as required.
• Utilize time tracking software and all other software required to fulfill duties.
• Ability to be sensitive and understanding of cultural and lifestyle differences of all people regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, or background.
• Must possess valid Illinois Driver's in good standing, and proof of valid vehicle insurance.

Physical:

• Frequent standing, grasping, fingering, and lifting, pulling and pushing up to 10 lbs.
• Regular sitting, walking, reaching, and reaching overheard.
• Occasional stooping and other physical activities related to an office environment.
• Operate general office equipment, including multi-line phone, fax machine, printer, copier, scanner, laminator, and personal computer, with or without dual screens.
• Perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment:

• Work occurs primarily in an office environment. Occasionally exposed to loud noise and outdoor weather conditions.
• May be subject to distraction and interruptions. May be subject to difficult client interactions that involve behavioral and/or emotional challenges.

FamilyCore is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

*Clarification for 'Other duties as assigned': This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Note: Applicable law does not allow FamilyCore to hire/employ persons that have been declared a sexually dangerous person or that have been convicted of certain crimes. (See, e.g. 89 Ill. Adm. Code 385.10 et seq. for further detail).