Description
Summary:
Human Resources Generalist is responsible for all aspects of the organization’s hiring and on-boarding process as well as assist with benefit administration, leave management, performance management while supporting the Human Resources Department.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Build applicant sources by researching and contacting community services, colleges, employment agencies, recruiters, media, and internet sites
- Develop and maintain a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need
- Attend career fairs for recruiting and company recognition
- Post openings with professional organizations, and in other position appropriate venues
- Review incoming resumes and applications, doing the initial applicant screening to evaluate if they meet the position requirements. Distribution and tracking of application to appropriate program.
- Assist in making job offers, sending rejection letters and conducting all background and reference checks
- Coordinate and conducts agency new hire and intern orientations working with different departments to enhance the orientation processes
- Ensure all new hire paperwork and testing is complete and filed
- Work with Payroll and Finance teams
- Assist in communicating HR policy updates
- Assist with benefit administration and leave management
- Assist with performance management
- Participate on committees and special projects
- Provide HR support for employee questions
- Assist with writing and updating job descriptions
- Provide support to HR Manger, VP of Human Resources and the HR team as needed
- Perform other duties as required
*All agency staff are required to attend all mandatory department/agency meetings and trainings*
Requirements
Education &/Or Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience supporting HR functions within Health, Behavioral Health, or Social Service organizations. Experience with HRIS platforms required; PAYLOCITY experience strongly preferred.
- Professional certification such as PHR or SHRM-CP is a plus.
Competencies:
- Initiative
- Team-Player
- Time Management
- Decision Making
- Communication Proficiency (Verbal & Written)
- Technology & Computer Literacy (Microsoft Word, Keyboarding)
- Organization Skills