Human Resources Business Partner

About the role

At The Summit Center, HR plays an important role in creating a workplace where our employees can succeed and our mission can thrive. You’ll work alongside an experienced, collaborative HR team and partner with leaders across the organization on a broad range of HR initiatives, giving you the opportunity to build relationships, solve problems, and make an impact. If you’re looking for meaningful HR work with a team that values collaboration and enjoys working together, we’d love to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Department
• Ensure employees follow policies and procedures
• Perform administrative duties as needed
• Perform routine tasks required to assist senior leaders
• Perform assigned duties using independent judgment
• Provide assistance as needed with employee engagement efforts
• Assist with unemployment claims
• Benefits Support: Process accident and injury reports, including First Reports of Injury for First Aid and Workers' Compensation claims; maintain records for open claims; Process Short-Term Disability, Paid Family Leave, and other Leave of Absence paperwork; Process employee benefits enrollments and terminations; Administer COBRA; Assist with annual open enrollment; Create monthly 401(k) enrollment files and support 401(k) processing; Manage ACA tracking and reporting; Assist with processing forms and tracking FMLA, PFL, ADA, PWFA
• Employee Relations Support: Assist with employee relations matters, including preparation of documentation for disciplinary actions and related issues; Support discussion logs, warnings, terminations, disputes, investigations, and orientation as needed; Respond to employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors; refer complex or sensitive matters to appropriate HR staff; Process unemployment claims; Attend and participate in meetings and programs including, but not limited to, Summit Academy, OPWDD, and Discovery Kids
• Regulatory compliance: Conduct pre-employment screenings in compliance with FCRA, Article 23-A, Justice Center, and other regulatory requirements; Maintain records and ensure compliance for OCFS and EI, including background checks, employee physicals, and TB testing; Manage Safety Committee meetings, including scheduling and agenda preparation
• Recruitment and Onboarding Support: Assist with recruitment process from opening a requisition through making an offer; Ensure new hire background checks and credentials are in compliance with company policies; Process new hires through the onboarding process; Track and process internal job changes
• HRIS System Assistance: Maintain accuracy of information in the HRIS system, including employment status changes and benefits deductions; Track sick time and tardiness for OPWDD employees
• Code of Ethics: Adheres to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect; Adheres to The Academy policies, and Summit Center employment policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook including, but not limited to dress code, attendance and punctuality, and Paid Time Off; Perform any other duties as requested by your supervisor

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience: Three years of experience in an HR Generalist role or in a role managing multiple complex HR tasks.
• Certificates: PHR or SHRM-CP preferred.

Benefits

• Up to 42 days of paid time off
• 14-16 paid holidays annually
• Potential for annual raises and profit sharing
• Health, dental, and vision insurance / Medical opt-out payment (up to $1,000/year)
• 401K with up to 4% employer match
• Life and long-term disability insurance

Pay

$62,225 - $80,000

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, 37.5 hrs./week