Human Resources Generalist

Responsibilities

• Handle all administrative tasks for recruiting, onboarding, new hire orientation
• Create and conduct virtual HR trainings including new staff orientation and other trainings as directed
• Manage the recruitment process and partner with hiring managers to ensure clarity of qualifications and screening criteria
• Create job descriptions and post job openings internally and externally
• Respond to candidate inquiries, conduct resume reviews and initial employment screenings
• Cook up subsequent interviews with candidates and hiring managers
• Coordinate subsequent interviews with candidates and hiring managers
• Communicate and collaborate with staffing agencies for temporary workers as needed
• Draft and transmit employment offer letters
• Process new hires for all required clearances and conduct reference checks
• Oversee and manage employee team building activities, incentive programs and events including birthday celebrations, holiday party, etc.
• Represent employer at community and career fairs
• Maintain and organize paper and digital employee personnel files in compliance with licensing audits, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommend best practices; review policies and practice to maintain compliance
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources
• Aid in the interpretation and execution of personnel procedures and policies, and provide guidance for business operations
• Aid in the administration and provision of information on employee benefits & leaves, payroll, time and attendance
• Aid in the maintenance of employee personnel manual, organizational chart and contribute to the development of policies
• Ability to apply discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive information
• Handle employment-related questions/concerns from employees, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the Sr. Director, HR
• Attend and participate in employee disciplinary meetings and investigations
• Conduct exit interviews
• Adhere to standard operating procedures including internal communications
• Perform any other department or agency-related duties or special projects as directed by supervisor

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field required
• 3-5 years’ experience in recruitment and knowledge across all areas of human resources preferred
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal and decision-making skills
• Proven success in conducting interviews using various methods (phone, video, in-person)
• Non-profit experience required; adoption, foster care systems and child welfare strongly preferred
• HR certification is a plus
• MS Office – Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Experience with database platforms, particularly recruitment, training and payroll systems
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to prioritize workload, administer, and resolve problems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• Ability to multitask and demonstrate strong attention to detail
• Must be highly organized and possess a positive attitude