HR Generalist

About the role

The Human Resources Generalist is primarily responsible for reviewing candidate applications, processing onboarding credentials for new hires, obtaining necessary references and compiling basic credentialing information to determine if the candidate meets specific company and client requirements. In addition to securing valid references upon initial application, the HR Generalist is also responsible for securing updated credentials for employees required to ensure compliance with internal policies, state and federal laws, regulations and standards.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree
• Previous experience is preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Systematic, detail-oriented and process driven
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Excellent customer service and problem resolution skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment with daily "emergencies"
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, excellent computer skills

Responsibilities

• Send, receive and review applications and client requirements and contact candidates for any additional supporting documentation or clarification
• Review applications to ensure the candidates meet basic eligibility requirements
• Call supervisors and peers to obtain verbal references for candidates
• Effectively communicate with all departments to ensure teamwork and efficiency, disseminate all necessary information to the appropriate departments
• Maintain and track expiration dates for employees’ licenses, certificates, annual physicals, PPD/Chest X-rays, insurance, etc.; follow up with staff regarding expiring documents to ensure compliance
• Conduct professional background investigations related to the credentialing of staff such as license verification, professional reference checks, Chauncy Registry, OMIG, OIG, SAM, Sex Offender Registry and other required queries
• Record and file all incoming correspondence and documents gathered for the credentialing of staff
• Create HR templates for company-wide use
• Perform audits regarding compliance for all documents required for new applicants and current staff
• Assist in maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of the credentialing systems and other HR functions
• Work with company staff on Scheduling Optimizer and issues through the company platform
• Help facilitate all transfers, status changes and secondary positions for staffing as needed
• Upload weekly and send monthly K-Check Reports
• Oversee and monitor work performance of Agency Credentialist
• Coordinate with schools for internship fieldwork
• Perform other duties as assigned