HR Generalist

Title: Human Resources Generalist

Program: Human Resources/Payroll Departments

Overall Responsibilities

HR Generalist is responsible for effective, efficient, and accurate completion of duties and responsibilities, in support of the Human Resources and Payroll Departments. The HR Generalist will be responsible for all aspects of Human Resources including recruitment, onboarding, benefit administration, training & development, and policy interpretation.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The essential duties of the HR Generalist include, but are not limited to the following activities:

• Provides HR Support to a portfolio of sites (Shelter, Perm/Transitional housing) and programs (healthcare, workforce programs etc.)
• Responds to employee questions and inquiries regarding the organization’s policies, practices, and benefits
• Supports new hire process including the on-boarding activities; background checks, collection/verification of new hire paperwork/documents etc.
• Conducts new staff orientation on a rotation schedule
• Responsible for updating and maintaining HRIS data entry of new hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations
• Provides Hiring Manager with support in managing the process and paperwork for new hires and internal staff changes (promotions, transfers, and termination)
• Responsible for Leave Administration, including but not limited to Disability, FMLA, PFL, Workers Comp, Leave of Absences, etc.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance;
• Submission of regulatory reports including, but not limited to OSHA, EEO, Workers Comp, etc.
• Maintaining the HRIS database, conducting regular audits to ensure accuracy and data integrity
• Manages tuition reimbursement and employee referral bonus program
• Assist with recruitment such as, review resume for distribution, conduct pre-phone screening, schedule interviews, post jobs and update job descriptions as needed
• Provides guidance and training to Hiring Managers on recruitment process (opening positions, posting, etc.), and best candidate selection.
• Manages HR initiatives, including employee engagement and recognition, training & development;
• Leads and manages all employee relations concerns with site portfolio
• Participates in employee disciplinary meetings, PIPs, terminations, and investigation
• Manages the Employee Performance Management process
• Performs customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions in a timely manner.
• Provides backup support to HR Generalist when on leave
• Provides support on various Human Resource projects as needed
  
  

Physical Activities

Job duties generally require the physical activities described below, subject to any necessary reasonable accommodation due to disability. While performing the duties of this position, the HR Generalist is required to operate in a normal business environment, which includes sitting, bending, walking, lifting, operating computers and other office equipment and traveling to all Project Renewal sites for scheduled meetings/trainings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related discipline in preferred
• Minimum 2-3 years of related experience required
• Understand human resource principles, practices, and procedures
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• ADP Workforce Now preferred or related HRIS software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service and organizational skills