POSITION SUMMARY: Under general supervision from the Human Resources Manager the Human Resources Generalist (HRG) will provide comprehensive administrative support for the day-to-day operations of human resources functions and duties and employee relations support for supervisors and employees. The HR Generalist carries out responsibilities in some or all of the following functional areas: recruiting, employee relations, training and development, benefits, compensation, reasonable accommodations, and leave of absence administration.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list, but rather to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) will be required to perform a variety of duties listed, including but not limited to:

• Manage LOA process and requests for employees within assigned business unit; including coordination with 3rd party administrator (as appropriate), meeting with employees to explain leave benefits, coordinating with payroll, and communication with supervisors on RTW status.
• Manage requisitions for assigned business unit from opening requisition to making the offer, following appropriate processes.
• Effectively and thoroughly conducts workplace investigations in collaboration with other HRG; provides recommendations to HR Leadership for approval prior to concluding investigation.
• Coach and mentor supervisors on policy interpretation and HR best practices to reduce risk to the agency on employee matters.
• Collaborate with HR Leadership on employee matters affecting business units primarily served to ensure continuity of service to all departments and employees.
• Supports New Hire Orientations and Onboarding in coordination with other HRG staff and hiring managers.
• Delegates appropriate tactical tasks to HR Admin for efficiency and expeditious responses to customers.
• Supports HR Department with various projects to meet deadlines and manage assigned area of HR or HR Program.
• Provides solution-based feedback to HR Leadership on various items requiring escalation or areas identified as needing improvement.
• Provides support to internal and external customers with thorough communication and follow-through.
• Other duties as assigned.

All NVIH employees are expected to:

• Provide the highest possible level of service to customers;
• Promote teamwork and cooperative effort among employees;
• Maintain safe practices; and
• Abide by current NVIH’s policies and procedures.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are required for an employee to successfully perform their duties.

• High school graduate or equivalent. Additional related training preferred
• Minimum of one year of related HR experience.
• Understanding of HR reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
• Ability to diffuse conflict and provide relevant and effective solutions to Employee Relations matters.
• Proficiency of all related computer applications, including but not limited to MS Office.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in an organized manner.
• Possess excellent communications and public speaking abilities.
• Exhibits excellent customer service.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Reliable transportation.

Indian Preference. Preference in filling vacancies will be given to qualified Indian applicants in accordance with Indian Preference Act. Northern Valley Indian Health, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity and At Will

From: Northern Valley Indian Health