HR Generalist

FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES JOB DESCRIPTION

About Foundation Communities

Foundation Communities is a nonprofit organization that provides affordable homes and support services to empower families and individuals to achieve educational success, financial stability, and healthier lives. Our mission is to create housing where families succeed—and our dedicated employees are at the heart of that work.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Generalist plays a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the HR Department. This position partners closely with employees, supervisors, and department leaders to deliver high-quality HR services in the areas of recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, employee relations, training, and HRIS data management. The HR Generalist ensures that HR practices are consistent with Foundation Communities’ values of respect, equity, and inclusion.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Partner with internal hiring managers to develop or update job postings, and support sourcing efforts for qualified candidates.
• Support recruiting activities, including initial screenings, interview coordination, reference checks, and offer preparation.
• Support initial new hire onboarding to ensure a welcoming and mission-centered experience.
• Serve as backup to Recruiting Specialist. 

 Employee Relations & Engagement & Development 

• Serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers, providing guidance on policies, procedures, and conflict resolution.

• Support HR Director with investigations, documentation, and coaching processes.
• Support the performance management process and help managers use tools effectively.
• In partnership with the HR Training Manager, assist in planning and implementing employee development and compliance training programs.
• Help foster an inclusive, positive, and engaging workplace culture aligned with organizational values.

Benefits & Leave Administration Support

• Support benefits specialist with company-sponsored benefit enrollments, changes, and general benefit-related employee education.
• Support benefits specialist with leave programs (FMLA, ADA, personal, etc.) and coordinate with payroll and managers to ensure compliance.
• Serve as backup to benefits specialist.

HR Systems & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in HRIS (ADP) and in network folders.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and organizational policies.
• Generate HR reports, track metrics, and assist with audits and recordkeeping.
• Conduct regular data validation and audits to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance across all HR functions. 

Payroll 

• Support Payroll Administrator as needed with regular payroll tasks. 
• Serve as backup to Payroll Administrator 

Other Duties

• All other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 3 years of progressively responsible HR experience, preferably in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization.
• Working knowledge of employment law, FMLA, ADA, Payroll and HR best practices.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (ADP experience a plus).
• Exceptional communication skills with a warm, approachable, and professional demeanor. 
• Excellent organizational skills 
• Serves as a welcoming and knowledgeable point of contact for employees and candidates, representing Foundation Communities' values and culture. 
• Ability to build trust and positive relationships at all levels of the organization. 
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and the mission of Foundation Communities.

Compensation : Starting at $65,000 /annually ($31.25 per hour) 

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

Foundation Communities provides an excellent benefits package including employer-paid health benefits, 401(k) investment opportunity, Employee Assistance Program, paid vacation, holiday, and sick time.

Foundation Communities is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation & gender identity.

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