Human Resources Generalist

About the role

VMSC Emergency Medical Services is a nonprofit EMS organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive mobile health services and innovative pre-hospital care to the communities of the Delaware Valley. Founded in 1933, VMSC has grown into one of Pennsylvania’s leading providers of mobile healthcare.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Review and audit employee time records for accuracy.
• Process payroll changes including new hires, status changes, promotions, and separations.
• Accurately process overtime, shift differentials, specialty pay, and payroll deductions.
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain payroll records in accordance with applicable laws and organizational policies.
• Administer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement benefit programs.
• Carefully coordinate new hire enrollment and qualifying life event changes.
• Manage employee leave and benefit continuation processes.
• Coordinate annual Open Enrollment and employee benefit education.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefit questions.
• Reconcile monthly benefit invoices and payroll deductions.
• Carefully coordinate recruitment activities including posting positions, scheduling interviews, conducting reference checks, and preparing employment offers.
• Facilitate onboarding for new employees from offer acceptance through orientation.
• Carefully coordinate pre-employment requirements including background checks, credential verification, and onboarding documentation.
• Maintain applicant tracking system and onboarding workflows.
• Respond to employee questions regarding HR policies, benefits, payroll, and employment practices.
• Assist with investigations, disciplinary documentation, and performance management processes.
• Support employee engagement and recognition initiatives.
• Maintain confidential employee records.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Aid in leave administration, unemployment claims, and workers' compensation documentation.
• Prepare reports and maintain HR metrics.
• Aid in policy updates and HR communications.
• Support HR audits and accreditation activities.
• Maintain employee information within the HRIS.
• Aid in system testing, process improvements, and reporting.
• Support implementation of new HR technologies and workflows.
• Generate HR reports and analytics as requested.
• Participate in special HR projects and organizational initiatives.
• Cross-train with other HR team members to ensure continuity of operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience. Experience processing payroll and administering employee benefits required. Experience in healthcare, EMS, public safety, or other 24/7 operations preferred. Experience in a union environment preferred.

Pay & Perks

$28.00-$31.00/hour. A chance to be part of a respected agency that’s been saving lives for over 90 years. Supportive leadership, ongoing training, and a mission-driven culture. Our Benefits Package (one of the most robust in the region): $0 copays & $0 deductibles on medical insurance — you and your family receive care without hidden costs with $0 premium for the employee. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, and wellness programs. 401(k) with employer match. Generous paid time off (accruing up to 138 hours in first year, increasing annually to 258 hours in year 10). Company-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life insurance (2x annual salary) and AD&D coverage.