What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist - Gracedale Nursing Home position at Northampton County?
**GENERAL PURPOSE**
The Human Resources Generalist position is responsible for providing comprehensive support to ensure adherence to County policies and Collective Bargaining Agreements across divisions at Gracedale Nursing Home. This position will track attendance issues and coordinate the interpretation and application of County policies and Collective Bargaining Agreements.
**SUPERVISION RECEIVED**
This position reports directly to the Deputy Director of Human Services.
**SUPERVISION EXERCISED**
This position is not responsible for the supervision of other employees.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION**
Maintains system to track employee attendance and disciplinary actions. This may include employees appearing to work without badges, no call/no show occurrences, sick call outs, and mandating employees that result from excessive call offs.
Reviews shift reports to identify personnel actions for tracking and follow up.
Provides information to the Deputy Director of Human Services, managers, and staff on a variety of issues related to employee attendance and discipline as it relates to Union contracts, County policies, and work rules.
Provides overall support to Gracedale Human Resources Department. Cross trains with other staff to learn relevant systems and processes, and possesses ability to serve as back up for other team members.
May assist the Deputy Director of Human Services with low-level disciplines including obtaining Union representatives, reviewing employee schedules, and delivering attendance and late disciplines.
**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE** - Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree; **AND**
At least three (3) years of full-time advanced clerical work involving the use of Excel and a familiarity with Kronos, UKG, or other attendance tracking software; **OR**
At least three (3) years of full-time work experience in Human Resources with a focus on attendance tracking and delivering disciplines.
All employees of Gracedale Nursing Home will be required to attend Feeding Program training.
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**
Ability to understand Excel and maintain multiple spreadsheets.
Knowledge of goals, objectives, principles, and practices of public human resources management.
Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office. Familiarity with Kronos (or other attendance tracking programs) and scheduling software.
Thorough knowledge of proper records management, retention of records, and cataloguing of files.
Ability to handle stressful situations.
Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to establish credibility and be decisive.
Ability to learn State and Federal labor laws and regulations, as well as the ability to learn specific rules and regulations governing human resources administration in the County.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and other staff.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English to perform the duties of this position.
**TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT**
Telephone, personal computer (including word processing and spreadsheet software), calculator, writing implements, fax machine, copy machine, and paper shredder.
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequ ntly required to walk, sit, talk, or hear.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
**WORK ENVIRONMENT**
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job
The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet.
**SELECTION GUIDELINES**
Formal application, rating of education and experience, interview, and reference check as well as job related tests may be required.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
**FLSA STATUS: FLSA NON-EXEMPT (ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME)**
**DESIGNATION: CAREER SERVICE**
**PAY GRADE: CS-22**
**UNION STATUS: NON-UNION**
Updated May 2026
The Human Resources Generalist position is responsible for providing comprehensive support to ensure adherence to County policies and Collective Bargaining Agreements across divisions at Gracedale Nursing Home. This position will track attendance issues and coordinate the interpretation and application of County policies and Collective Bargaining Agreements.
**SUPERVISION RECEIVED**
This position reports directly to the Deputy Director of Human Services.
**SUPERVISION EXERCISED**
This position is not responsible for the supervision of other employees.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION**
Maintains system to track employee attendance and disciplinary actions. This may include employees appearing to work without badges, no call/no show occurrences, sick call outs, and mandating employees that result from excessive call offs.
Reviews shift reports to identify personnel actions for tracking and follow up.
Provides information to the Deputy Director of Human Services, managers, and staff on a variety of issues related to employee attendance and discipline as it relates to Union contracts, County policies, and work rules.
Provides overall support to Gracedale Human Resources Department. Cross trains with other staff to learn relevant systems and processes, and possesses ability to serve as back up for other team members.
May assist the Deputy Director of Human Services with low-level disciplines including obtaining Union representatives, reviewing employee schedules, and delivering attendance and late disciplines.
- An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.*
**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE** - Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree; **AND**
At least three (3) years of full-time advanced clerical work involving the use of Excel and a familiarity with Kronos, UKG, or other attendance tracking software; **OR**
At least three (3) years of full-time work experience in Human Resources with a focus on attendance tracking and delivering disciplines.
All employees of Gracedale Nursing Home will be required to attend Feeding Program training.
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**
Ability to understand Excel and maintain multiple spreadsheets.
Knowledge of goals, objectives, principles, and practices of public human resources management.
Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office. Familiarity with Kronos (or other attendance tracking programs) and scheduling software.
Thorough knowledge of proper records management, retention of records, and cataloguing of files.
Ability to handle stressful situations.
Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to establish credibility and be decisive.
Ability to learn State and Federal labor laws and regulations, as well as the ability to learn specific rules and regulations governing human resources administration in the County.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and other staff.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English to perform the duties of this position.
**TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT**
Telephone, personal computer (including word processing and spreadsheet software), calculator, writing implements, fax machine, copy machine, and paper shredder.
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequ ntly required to walk, sit, talk, or hear.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
**WORK ENVIRONMENT**
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job
The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet.
**SELECTION GUIDELINES**
Formal application, rating of education and experience, interview, and reference check as well as job related tests may be required.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
**FLSA STATUS: FLSA NON-EXEMPT (ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME)**
**DESIGNATION: CAREER SERVICE**
**PAY GRADE: CS-22**
**UNION STATUS: NON-UNION**
Updated May 2026