HR Generalist 1

Minimum Entry Salary *:    Negotiable 

Location:                               Americus, GA OR Warner Robins, GA 

Services Area/Programs:   Administration

Objectives of this Role: 

This position is responsible for:

• Supporting recruitment, hiring, and retention initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and organizational employment regulations.
• Administering HR programs and employee lifecycle activities.
• Supporting employee engagement and workplace culture initiatives.
• Maintaining accurate HR records and reporting.
• Assisting leadership with workforce planning and staffing analysis.

Description of Duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Recruitment and Onboarding: Coordinate and support all phases of recruitment and selection. Post vacancies and manage applicant tracking processes. Conduct credential verification, reference checks, and background screenings. Coordinate interviews with hiring managers. Prepare offer letters and onboarding documentation. Facilitate employee orientation and onboarding programs. Monitor vacancy trends and recruitment metrics.

Employee Relations: Serve as an HR resource for employees and supervisors. Assist with employee concerns, complaints, and workplace conflicts. Support investigations involving policy violations and employee relations matters. Guide managers on policy interpretation and employee performance concerns. Promote positive employee engagement and retention practices.

Payroll and Timekeeping: Review timesheets and leave records for compliance. Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation. Assist employees with payroll and timekeeping inquiries. Support administration of Isolved, biometric timekeeping, or successor systems.

Benefits and Leave Administration: Assist with benefits enrollment and employee education. Support annual open enrollment activities. Process and monitor leave requests, including FMLA and other applicable leave programs. Coordinate with carriers and third-party administrators. Maintain leave tracking and benefit records.

HR Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations. Assist with audits, accreditation reviews, and regulatory reporting. Maintain employee personnel files and HR records. Support policy development and policy implementation efforts. Monitor completion of required employee training.

HRIS and Data Management: Maintain employee information within HR systems. Generate workforce reports and HR metrics. Analyze turnover, vacancy, onboarding, and retention data. Assist with system testing, upgrades, and process improvements. Ensure data integrity across HR systems

Organizational Support: Participate in HR projects and strategic initiatives. Assist with workforce planning and position control activities. Support performance management processes. Coordinate recognition and employee engagement programs. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field; OR

Two (2) years of progressively responsible human resources experience. Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in sensitive situations. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field. Three (3) or more years of Human Resources experience. Experience in healthcare, government, or nonprofit environments. Experience utilizing HRIS platforms, including iSolved, ADP, or similar systems. Professional certification such as SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent.

Agency is an eligible worksite for the VA Education Benefit Program (Veterans)

Agency is an eligible work site for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Middle Flint Health & Wellness services the following 11 counties: Webster, Marion, Sumter, Schley, Taylor, Crisp, Dooly, Macon, Houston, Peach and Crawford.

Middle Flint Health & Wellness is a Drug Free Workplace. Current Middle Flint applications should be filled out carefully and completely. Describe background in full and make certain application is signed. Incomplete applications or applications with insufficient information can result in an applicant not being considered for the vacancy. Please KEEP a copy of your application. All applications must be received (not postmarked) by the above specified deadline. Finger- printing and/or Drug Screening may be required, if appointed. Any male applicant between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of having registered with the Selective Service as required by federal and state law, or of being exempt from such registration

 An Equal Opportunity Employer

Middle Flint Health & Wellness does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. An applicant who has a disability which requires special accommodations should contact this office.

* ENTRY SALARY may be adjusted depending upon the selected candidate’s qualifications and agency budget considerations.

Benefits Offered Include:

Leave – Paid Time Off

Retirement – Retirement Plan

Insurance – Dental, Disability, Medical, Health Savings, Life, Vision; Legal; Accident

Miscellaneous – Flexible Spending Account; Paid Orientation/Training; Free Parking

Professional Development – Clinical Supervision for Licensure track