Work for the best! Idaho Housing and Finance Association has an opening for an HR Generalist in Boise, Idaho!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the community while advancing your career in human resources? Idaho Housing and Finance Association is seeking a dedicated HR Generalist to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to support a mission-driven organization by managing key HR functions like employee engagement, leadership development, strategic planning, and compliance. We value innovation and collaboration, and we’re committed to fostering a supportive environment where your skills and ideas can shine. If you’re ready to take the next step in your HR journey and contribute to meaningful work that impacts lives across Idaho, we’d love to hear from you!

Why Work with Us?

At our organization, we are dedicated to improving lives and strengthening Idaho communities. We believe that housing opportunities, self-sufficiency, and economic development are the pillars of progress. Our commitment to our team is unwavering, and we consider our employees our greatest priority. We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive health benefits, and abundant opportunities for professional development and growth.

It's no wonder we have been recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work" in Idaho for a decade. Join us and be part of a vibrant, entrepreneurial organization that makes a meaningful impact on the lives of Idahoans.

In this role, you will be responsible for the following:

Recruitment Coordination:

• Partners with HR Recruiter and Hiring Manager in designing and implementing hiring plans for new hire positions.
• Participates in interview process in partnership with Hiring Manager and HR Recruiter.
• Work with Director of HR, HR Manager and department manager to determine new hire compensation, works with Manager to make job offers.
• Partners with HR Recruiter and HR Assistant to coordinate NEO for new hires.
• Work with Operational Leaders to project hiring impacts and needs on a regular basis.
• Complete onboarding and NEO activities as needed in support of HR team.

Generalist Responsibilities:

• Conduct benchmark surveys of other companies’ salaries, benefits, and employment policies, when requested.
• Investigate use of vendors when necessary (i.e., drug testing vendors, etc.) and make recommendations to HR Manager and/or Director of HR
• Help with employee events with other HR team members and provide creative suggestions.
• Conducts exit interviews from departing employees and compiles yearly data in report form for management review.
• Partners with Training and Development to coordinate creation, implementation and execution of training plans with Department Leadership.
• Lead Policy, Procedure and Leadership development classes for the organization at the direction of the HR Manager or Director of HR.
• Review and coordinate department training and training plans for new hires with HR Training Manager.
• Follow up on Performance Evaluations due/pending with Operational Leaders on a weekly basis. Provide input on content and ratings.
• Coordinate Performance Evaluation training for leadership teams.
• Attend HR Associations meetings and training session.

Benefits & Policy Interpretation:

• Provide interpretation of benefits and policies to employees in partnership with HR Specialist (Benefits).
• Assist team in completing the open enrollment process.
• Partners with HR Specialist and HR Manager in processing workers comp, unemployment, and disability claims.
• Keep current on regulatory issues and recommend changes to existing policies/procedures when appropriate and assist with revisions as needed.
• Review current Policies and Procedures on yearly basis. Make recommendations for revisions or additions.
• Partners with HR Specialists to coordinate and respond to FMLA leave requests and documentation within assigned departments.

Employee Relations:

• Conduct investigation as directed by HR Manager or Director of HR.
• Ensures assigned Department Leadership are following established policies and procedures
• Provide feedback and direction on Disciplinary Actions/Coaching’s.
• Attend Operational Department meetings on a regular basis.
• Design, implement and execute organizational/Department engagement strategies.
• Partners with Training and Development team in creation and administration of organizational training.
• Conduct surveys or meetings to gauge employee sentiment and connectivity to organization.
• Work with HR Manager and Director of HR in design, setup, and execution of Annual Employee meeting.

Reporting:

• Compile statistical data and develop IHFA’s annual AAP for executive review.
• Ensures compliance and tracking for reporting by making recommendations to management in recruiting and termination processes.
• Work with HR Manager and Director of HR to complete monthly, quarterly and yearly reporting on KPI’s for HR department.
• Assist in assembling reports as requested.
• Assist HR Manager and Director of HR with Leadership and Board presentations.

May perform other additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 Position qualifications required are the following:   

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a related field and HR certification preferred.
• Minimum of three years of working experience in an HR Coordinator or higher role.
• Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of recruitment, regulatory compliance, personnel policies, record keeping, training, and benefits interpretation.
• Ability to maintain an open, effective, and confidential working relationship with all personnel.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
• High degree of computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, data management systems, web-based software and HRIS systems (Paylocity preferred).
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail and prioritization.

Please note that the above description does not cover all job duties. Qualified candidates must be able to perform essential functions with or without accommodations.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.