Human Resources Junior Generalist

General Purpose of the Job  

Assist in administering various human resources plans and procedures for all Agency personnel

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Provide support to all HR functions which includes Benefits, Credentialing, Training, and Recruitment, maintaining HRIS system. Assist with administering the Agency-wide day-to-day activities for short-term disability, worker’s compensation, FMLA, accident reporting, and all leaves.  Responsible for timely communications, coordination and processing of required paperwork and logs.   
2. Assist with the annual benefit open enrollment process for the Agency’s benefit programs
3. Assist in Maintaining and monitoring records, reports, and logs to conform to EEO regulations and Agency policy (i.e. EEO-1, OSHA, OPWDD notifications, professional licensing/certification, driver’s licenses, etc); notifies Assistant Director/Director of any issue; maintains HRIS records and reports; prepares required standard and ad hoc reports and surveys; processes training data and required notifications to appropriate collective bargaining unit.
4. Coordinates and maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment including, but not limited to, I-9 employment eligibility, Wage Theft Act, posting requirements, notifications, etc.
5. Coordinates and monitors the performance evaluation program, including job descriptions.   
6. Conducts the HR portion of the New Hire Orientation; serves as the back-up person for New Hire Orientations in the absence of the Training Specialist and is the back-up for the processing of employee photo ID’s; coordinates internal Welcome New Hire communication.
7. Develops and improves programs related to employee morale, employee engagement and satisfaction.
8. Coordinates, plans, communicates and monitors all employee engagement activities and events (i.e. Employee of the Month, Longevity, Appreciation events, holiday parties, etc).
9. Conducts exit interviews, summarizes findings, and discusses trends and concerns with senior management.
10. Participates on various committees to provide HR support and to monitor activities and completion of goals.
11. Coordinate Temp Staffing Agencies needs and liaison with all staffing agencies.
12. Provides quality customer service to internal and external customers; recommends process improvements for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
13. Participates in administrative staff meetings and committees and attends other meetings and seminars; cross-trains in benefits and other areas of human resources.
14. Performs other special projects and related duties as required and assigned.  Supports the Human Resources department administratively with duties such as, but not limited to, sorting and distributing Agency’s mail;  answering  all routine and non-routine questions.
15. Ensures confidentiality of all employee/agency information.

Education and/or Experience                                                   

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and one (1) to three (3) years of Human Resources experience, OR A master' degree in Human Resources Management and one (1) year of experience in the HR field, OR Seven (7) years of experience in the HR field, OR Any similar combination of education and experience.

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification preferred.

Salary : $25 - $27