What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resource Generalist position at Easterseals Goodwill ND, Inc.?
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The Human Resource Generalist is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the HR department, including recruiting and interviewing candidates, administering benefits and leave programs, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. This role upholds the integrity, accuracy and confidentiality of employee information while actively supporting the organization’s mission to empower individuals with disabilities or special needs and their families.
Key responsibilities:
Education & Experience
While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, walk and stand; talk both in person and by telephone; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities include close and distant focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. May on occasion be exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Minimal travel required.
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The Human Resource Generalist is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the HR department, including recruiting and interviewing candidates, administering benefits and leave programs, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. This role upholds the integrity, accuracy and confidentiality of employee information while actively supporting the organization’s mission to empower individuals with disabilities or special needs and their families.
Key responsibilities:
- Assists with recruiting, interviewing, and facilitating the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborate with departmental supervisors to understand skills and competencies.
- Conducts and coordinates background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
- Coordinates new hire orientation and onboarding processes.
- Represents the organization at job fairs and other recruitment events.
- Assists in developing and updating job descriptions to ensure accuracy and alignment with organizational needs.
- Assists in creating and reviewing interview questions to promote consistency, compliance, and effectiveness in candidate evaluation.
- Supports ESGWND benefit/wellness program to include eligibility tracking, enrollment, offboarding, and responding to general inquiries.
- Assists with FMLA, WSI, STD, and OSHA programs to include documentation, tracking, and return-to-work coordination; enter related data in applicable systems.
- Coordinates unemployment claims and corresponding documentation.
- Contributes to the development and periodic review of HR policies and procedures.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws; recommends HR best practices.
- Stays current on trends, legal updates, and emerging technologies in HR, talent management, and labor laws.
- Promotes and uphold the Mission, Vision, and Values of ESGWND—advancing Equality, Dignity, and Independence for individuals with disabilities or special needs.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Education & Experience
- A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration preferred, with 1 – 2 years of experience
- Working knowledge of applicable state and federal employment laws, regulations and requirements
- Minimal travel. Possess a valid driver's license.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong knowledge of positive employee relations practices.
- Working understanding human resource principles, practices and procedures.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and applicant tracking systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and situations.
- Ability to plan, organize, prioritize time and workload in order to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines
- Ability to work with confidential data and circumstances, maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion and use sound judgement in dealing with others.
While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, walk and stand; talk both in person and by telephone; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities include close and distant focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. May on occasion be exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Minimal travel required.
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