What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resource Generalist position at SPOONER HEALTH SYSTEM INC?
The Human Resource Generalist supports core HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits administration, compliance, and employee relations. Responsibilities include managing job postings, applicant tracking, interviews, background checks, licensure verification, and new hire onboarding. The role processes bi-weekly payroll, maintains accurate employee records, and utilizes the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) to ensure data integrity for personnel, payroll, benefits, and compliance.
The Generalist conducts new employee orientation, maintains confidential personnel files, supports performance evaluations, and assists the Human Resource Director with employee relations, investigations, performance management, and policy interpretation. This position serves as a resource for employees regarding benefit programs, manages benefit enrollments and qualifying life event changes, and coordinates annual open enrollment by communicating plan information, distributing materials, answering questions, and ensuring accurate enrollment.
Additional duties include supporting workers’ compensation administration, regulatory compliance activities, state surveys, and organizational initiatives. Professionalism, confidentiality, accuracy, strong customer service, and a commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture are essential.