Human Resources Generalist

Job Summary

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is seeking a HR Generalist.

About the role

Maintains professional and ethical conduct and demeanor. Models the core values of the hospital and displays a positive image of the Human Resources department.

Responsibilities

• Compiles data regarding orientation, turnover, vacancies, and assists the Director of Operations in the analysis.
• Able to put together data from different sources for special projects; prepares reports.
• Processes leave of absence, including worker’s comp claims, and follows up on correspondence.
• Researches, compiles data, draws conclusions and makes recommendations to address system problems.
• Maintains current job descriptions.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all Human Resources and payroll information and maintains confidentiality of other information related to the hospital and related parties.
• Assists the Human Resources Manager with research and other special projects.
• Answers the telephone in a professional manner; directs calls appropriately.
• Maintains records of certifications and licenses.
• Responds to all inquiries in an expedient manner.
• Maintains department records, files, policy and procedure manual to meet compliance with federal, state and local laws and Regulations (Joint Commission and DOL).
• Ensures Human Resources' policies and procedures are followed.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to the Director of Operations and co-workers.
• Maintains orientation program including new hire orientation presentations and compiling new hire packets.
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments. Provides leadership for positive work environment and sponsors programs to improve or maintain morale.
• Recommends programs to enhance staff retention.
• Educates staff as required, bases on staff development needs.
• Carefully coordinates processes for recruitment and hiring staff.
• Reviews, maintains and improves Halogen Evaluation processes/software.
• Coordinates processes for recruitment and hiring staff.
• Is a team player; works on special projects with Human Resources staff, schedules workflow.
• Is a resource person both within the department and to administrative staff of other departments.
• Demonstrates the ability to schedule meetings between departments and management.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible and organized.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Maintains complete and organized employee files, including performance of periodic audits of files.
• Responsible for the insurance processing by ensuring those eligible employees have completed enrollment forms before the employees waiting period is up.
• Audits monthly medical, dental, life and other insurances for accuracy.
• Provides verbal or written responses to Human Resources inquiries, consulting with the Human Resources Manager when needed.
• Assists all hospital Directors, Managers, and Supervisors to enforce human resources policies and practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree preferred.
• Three to five years experience in business, administrative and/or supervisory experience.
• Four to six years Human Resource experience required.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English; both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Excellent computer knowledge and skills in working with spreadsheets, publishing and graphics programs, and data entry. Includes Hire Bridge, ADP/HRB, and Group One.
• Possess organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to use all office equipment.
• Able to type 60-70 words per minute, accurately.