Human Resources Generalist

Essential Functions

• Aid employees with benefit enrollment and analysis of benefit programs.
• Carefully handle all aspects of leave requests, including manager leave of absence and FMLA.
• Manage disciplinary discussions, terminations, and investigations.
• Guide employees through sensitive or complex employment matters and escalate when necessary.
• Create onboarding plans and educate new hires on HR policies, internal procedures, and regulations.
• Maintain physical and digital files for employees and their documents, benefits, and attendance records.
• Generate official internal documents like offer letters, appointment letters, salary slips, and warning letters.
• Ensure professionalism and confidentiality in all aspects of the role.
• Take appropriate disciplinary action against employees who violate rules and regulations and address employee grievances.
• Collaborate with the HR Director to achieve annual business and strategic goals.
• Ensure compliance with personnel files and records.
• Process bi-weekly payroll.

Competencies

• Principles, practices, and techniques of human resources administration, organization, and operation.
• Proficient knowledge of state and federal employment law.
• Principles and practices of effective management, training, and supervision.
• Methods and techniques for professional record keeping, writing, reporting, and project management.
• Knowledge of governmental and health care regulations and reporting requirements.
• Quickly develop a solid working knowledge of human resources policies and procedures, TJC, ASAM, DHCS, and CARF.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, facilitation, and conflict mediation skills.
• Effectively plan, implement, and manage assigned programs and functions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking software or other recruitment systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of standing, sitting, or walking.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience in progressively responsible human resource roles, preferably.
• 2+ years of experience in Labor Relations and Employee Relations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• At least five years managing all phases of the recruitment and hiring process.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.
• SHRMs Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential desirable.