HR Generalist

About the role

We are Called to serve a thriving community of seniors where they live with dignity, connection and purpose. Our mission is guided by our core values of Compassion, Faith, Inclusion, Integrity, and Dedication.

Our core values include: Compassion - We care deeply about the people we serve and the people we work with on a daily basis. Faith - We have a commitment to remain true to the vision and mission of Oakwood. Inclusion - We include everyone and welcome opinions to create fair and accessible experiences. Integrity - We work to be transparent and fair, acting with honor and respect. Dedication - We care about the people we serve and work with, providing superior service to one another and our community.

Responsibilities

• Creates and encourages a culture and working environment where staff members thrive
• Builds internal and external relationships to support HR and organizational goals
• Manages and implements full-cycle recruiting, including promoting, posting, screening, reference checks, hiring, and orientation
• Partners with hiring managers to identify qualified applicants and control the hiring process
• Plans and attends job fairs or engages in employer branding as needed
• Drives, promotes, and supports employee recognition and appreciation programs and activities
• Establishes a reputation as a trusted advisor through interaction with staff members and responds to employee inquiries, issues, and concerns
• Conducts stay and exit interviews with staff members to capture data and identify trends and action items
• Tracks and maintains staff member incident/injury reporting and completes annual OSHA reporting
• Supports HR department cross-functional tasks and projects, including compensation, benefits, payroll administration, and electronic time management
• Completes all mandatory trainings and participates in onsite and offsite meetings, conferences, seminars, and webinars for professional development
• Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to affect continual improvements and efficiencies

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of principles and practice of human resource management
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of federal, state, and local employment law
• Demonstrated ability to professionally and effectively interact and communicate with all levels within an organization
• Ability to maintain professionalism and tact when under pressure and/or juggling priorities
• Understanding of the ethics and requirements of maintaining confidentiality in various circumstances and scenarios
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions, collaborating with others when applicable
• Willing and able to be flexible with work hours to carry out the responsibilities of the position
• Capacity to provide leadership in a partnership environment, fostering effective teamwork in meeting the mission of Oakwood Village

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field required
• Minimum of 3-5 years in a professional human resources role demonstrating progressive HR experience
• SHRM certification preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and HRIS Systems
• Experience in healthcare strongly desired