JOB SUMMARY

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for leading and coordinating Agency-wide HR functions for two Corporations, including applicant sourcing, screening and pre-employment testing, employee relations and other HR supports to assigned strategic business units. This position reports to the Director of Workforce.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Develop, recommend, and implement recruitment strategies to meet the Agency’s hiring needs in a timely manner.

Screen applicants, matching qualifications with the Agency’s needs, including, experience, education, training, and skills. Refer pre-screened candidates to hiring manager for follow-up interviews.

Conduct full interviews and make hiring decisions for positions as assigned. Perform reference and set up 3rd party background checks, adhering to agency policy.

Make employment offers and arrange for pre-employment testing: post offer physical and drug test, if applicable.

Coordinate hire date and actively support new employee intake and onboarding activities.

Provide HR Generalist supports to assigned strategic business units including but not limited to recruitment, separations, disciplinary actions, reasonable suspicion testing, LOA’s, performance management, pandemic tracking, ensuring compliance with all State and Federal laws, Agency policy and HR best practices. etc.

Assist with marketing of Agency’s benefit programs and notification of eligibility.

Identify, solicit, and develop partnerships with reimbursement agencies and volunteer agencies to increase the number of people Goodwill can provide mission services to.

Accurately communicate and support all Agency policies and procedures.

Regular attendance is required to maintain essential functions of the job.

SECONDARY DUTIES

Ensure timely and accurate record of services provided in compliance with Certification, Agency standards and applicable State and Federal laws.

Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Workforce or CEO.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education required: Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or related field. Experience may be substituted on a two-year for one-year basis.

Experience required: Five years’ experience as a Human Resources Generalist.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Knowledge required: Knowledge of human resources management principles and practices; current state and federal laws which relate to employment and employee relations; safety and OSHA requirements; strong verbal and written communication skills; and general office procedures.

Equipment Used: Personal Computer, voicemail, telephone system, smart phone, fax machine, HRIS system. Software programs include Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Paycom HRIS.

SKILLS/APTITUDES/TEMPERAMENTS

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Ability to foster good employee relations.

Ability to work with diverse population.

Ability to combine pieces of information to form conclusions and make sound decisions.

Ability to communicate with various levels of staff and community resources.

Ability to speak and write effectively and have strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to travel to off-site locations.

Ability to work as a team member and team leader.

Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision.

EMOTIONAL EFFORT

This position requires excellent ability to problem solve, prioritize multiple work assignments, and work well under pressure. Heavy emotional effort involved with interactions with customers (external and internal).

LICENSES/INSURANCE/TRANSPORTATION

Must possess a valid California driver’s license, proof of insurance, and have access to reliable transportation.

JOB SETTING

In-house: Excellent environmental conditions, thermostat controlled. Occasional off-site visits to outlying locations. Occasional extra hours beyond regular workweek.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to sit in a stationary position for long periods of time. Good dexterity in hands, wrists, fingers, and arms.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of the management, formally and informally, either orally or in writing.