Human Resource Generalist

The HR Generalist will play an integral role in our continued growth and success.

Under the supervision of the Human Resources Director, the HR Generalist is responsible for a variety of HR daily operations including HRIS management, recruitment and selection, benefit administration, employee relations, as well as HR reporting and special administrative projects.

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who is passionate about human resources and able to work both independently and collaboratively, while also prioritizing a diverse workload.

Work Schedule

Forty hours per week, Monday through Friday or as business needs demand.

Primary Duties

Administrative and General HR Duties:

• Performs administrative tasks for the HR function to include primary point of contact for external visitors, appointment scheduling, typing, filing, maintaining office equipment (i.e., copy, fax, printer, phones); may provide direction to temporary staff or other administrative personnel in the completion of these duties when appropriate.
• Coordinates requests for employee verification from outside agencies (e.g., mortgage company request, employment verifications).
• Regularly attends and actively participates in staff meetings; may produce and distribute meeting minutes as assigned.
• Ensures departmental filing systems are established, maintained and purged appropriately, meeting all departmental and regulatory requirements; ensures filing systems are designed to allow for timely and efficient retrieval of information; maintains off-site records storage as appropriate.
• Ensures that all facilities posters are in compliance with federal, state and local requirements.
• Uses telephone and personal communications effectively; interacts with various customers in a professional and appropriate manner.
• Demonstrates high degree of confidentiality in activities.
• Performs duties as a representative of the department.
• Performs other HR-related duties and special projects as assigned.
• Serves as a liaison with employees and vendors regarding employee benefit matters, researching complex issues appropriately and ensuring proper follow-up.
• Maintains working knowledge of all employee benefits plans to provide accurate and timely information to employees.
• Administers leaves of absence, including Family and Medical Leaves of Absence (FMLA), non-FMLA medical leaves, bereavement leave, jury duty, personal/administrative leaves and workers compensation; coordinates with vendors and other AHH departments as appropriate.
• Assists with issues regarding disability benefit programs (e.g.

  short and long term disability.), and involves appropriate resources in managing these benefits.

• Assists with issues regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Monitors and collects insurance premiums as appropriate for employees on unpaid leave status.
• Reconciles various monthly vendor billing reports and prepares invoices for payment.

HRIS:

• Ensures HRIS integrity of data through accurate and timely entering of data and regular audit reports.
• Establishes and maintains excellent rapport with Payroll staff to ensure combined efforts result in accurate and timely payroll processing and general reporting for accounting purposes.
• Assists in data gathering, report writing and performing basic statistical analysis, with guidance from the HR Director.
• Assist in the planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee performance.
• Processes new hires, employee status changes and terminations of employment to include: recording necessary status change in HRIS and payroll system ensuring managers are compliant with notification requirements to IT Department to ensure that telephone, voice mail, computer IDs, etc.

  are added, changed or deleted as appropriate.

Recruiting and Selection:

• Assist Sr.

  Recruiter with tasks relating to employment processes including but not limited to posting requisitions, reviewing applications, scheduling and conducting interviews and making job offers.

• Administers recruiting and selection programs in accordance with established HR practices.
• Completes background checks in a timely manner (i.e., education, licensure, criminal background, credit, as applicable);
• Coordinates drug and health screening; ensures compliance with Drug and Alcohol policy.
• Corresponds with applicants regarding resume receipt, confirmation of telephone screen, interview results, employment offers, etc.
• Responsible for personal and professional development of the organization’s personnel, which involves facilitating new hire employee orientation, development and training.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor degree in Human Resources (or related field) or equivalent professional-level experience required.

  Without benefit of degree, equivalent combination of supplemental education specific to Human Resources, and equivalent on-the-job training and experience may be acceptable.

• Licensure / Certification: None required.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years professional-level HR experience required.

  Healthcare experience preferred.