Senior Human Resources Generalist

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

About the role

The Senior Human Resources Generalist supports the implementation of HR services, programs, and initiatives within assigned business units, including employee and labor relations, performance management, leader development, engagement, compensation, benefits, wellness, talent acquisition, and workforce planning. This role provides support to leaders and team members, administers employment policies, researches and investigates concerns, and makes recommendations that promote positive team member relations. The Sr HR Generalist conducts workplace investigations, counsels management on federal, state, and local laws, and ensures consistent application of policies and procedures. This is a hybrid position.

Responsibilities

• Supports the implementation of all HR programs and initiatives within assigned business units, including employee and labor relations, organization development, talent management, performance management, leader development, engagement, benefits, wellness, talent acquisition, workforce planning, and compensation.
• Supports the development and implementation of local strategic HR initiatives that enable business outcomes.
• Consults, coaches, and counsels frontline leadership in the day-to-day management of team member and labor relations issues.
• Supports and coaches team members on performance and conduct issues.
• Develops and manages positive team member relations programs in collaboration with key stakeholders to keep a pulse on team member engagement and identify opportunities to continuously improve the work environment.
• Leads internal workplace investigations and the complaint/grievance process for assigned business units.
• Ensures compliance with HR policies and regulatory requirements for assigned business units.
• Participates in Labor Relations activities (where applicable), including labor management meetings, grievances, and training.
• Manages local onboarding and facility orientation programs.
• Supports team member leave of absence/return to work coordination at the facility level.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent years of related HR experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant HR experience inclusive of a minimum of 3 years of experience in employee relations and conducting complex investigations.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing employment.
• Effective leadership, team building, and change management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of HRIS/EMR systems such as PeopleSoft/Workday.
• Working knowledge of talent management, benefit and compensation administration, and legal compliance requirements.
• Experience in managing projects.
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR).

Pay

The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. The base compensation may vary based on labor market data, experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, budget, and grant funding. Minimum rate of $92,144.00 annually.

Benefits

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. Certain positions may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate, as well as shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.