Human Resources Generalist

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Join our Human Resources team at Covenant Living of Cromwell as a Human Resources Generalist in Cromwell, CT. Covenant Living of Cromwell is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) within the not-for-profit Covenant Living organization.

Covenant Living Communities and Services focuses on our employees’ entire wellbeing, offering professional development opportunities, career growth and robust total rewards. Our benefits package includes medical, dental and vision insurance, 403b with 3% employer match, paid time off, and much more!

The Human Resources Generalist provides expert advice and support to businesses on all aspects of human resource management, including recruitment, training, employee relations, performance management, and compliance with employment laws.

Human Resources Generalist Responsibilities:

Operational Excellence

• Support community accountability to standard Human Resources process and order of operations, such as payroll, Workday transactions, self-service, recruitment, etc.

• Continuously improve standard metrics, such as turnover, Workers Compensation claims management, employee engagement score, unemployment claims management, employee litigation, data integrity audits.

• Ensure compliance requirements are met through strong record keeping processes, including meeting requirements for annual surveys, complaint surveys, state inspections, mock surveys, etc.

• Assist in conducting exit interviews and processing employee separations.

• Assist in payroll administration, including maintaining accurate employee records for payroll purposes.

• Maintain HR files and ensure confidentiality and accuracy of employee information.

• Support new employee onboarding by organizing/facilitating orientation sessions, collecting necessary paperwork, and coordinating with relevant departments.

• Identify HR challenges, analyze situations, and propose solutions to address specific issues within a community.

• Manage employee relation cases from start to finish.

Employee Voice

• Reduce employee relations issues by cultivating a positive work environment, with excellent leaders, which enables an engaged employee experience.

• Improve employee engagement, as evidenced by reduction in employee relations issues / complaints and an increase in engagement score.

• Coordinate employee recognition programs and events to foster a positive work culture.

• Manage employee inquiries regarding HR policies and procedures.

Human Resources Generalist Education and Work Experience:

• Preferred Degree: Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field.

• Preferred Certificate(s): Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

• Experience:

  • 2 years of professional-level experience in human resources.

  • Deep understanding of HR policies and procedures

  • Ability to manage employee relation cases.

  • Project management within an HR context

Human Resources Generalist Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong critical thinking skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

$28.35 - $35.47 per hour

Reasonable Pay Estimate

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $28.35 - $35.47 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• Employer paid group term life and disability

• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays

• 403(b) with a 3% employer match

• Fitness center use at most facilities.

• Various voluntary benefits:

• • Life, AD&D

  • Tuition assistance and scholarships

  • Employee assistance program

  • Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program

  • Pet Insurance

For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.

Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.