Join Gryphon Place and become part of a collaborative, compassionate team where your work makes a meaningful difference in the community every day. We’re committed to supporting the people who support others, with flexible scheduling, a strong focus on work-life balance, free medical benefits for you, additional healthcare options, employer contributions to your retirement plan, paid holidays, and generous paid time off. If you’re looking for a mission-driven career where you can grow professionally while still making space for your personal life, Gryphon Place is a place to thrive. 

STATEMENT OF THE JOB: 

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for providing support to managers and employees for daily HR tasks. The HR Generalist is also responsible for assisting the VP of Business Operations with human resource initiatives and strategic planning expertise for employee policies, procedures, and benefits.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supports Gryphon Place’s mission to help people navigate conflict and crisis, foster resiliency, restore community, and support healing
• Oversees employee relations, including engagement, training, and recognition
• Manages performance evaluation and development process
• Coordinates and oversees employee FMLA and leave requests 
• Addresses and resolves employee questions regarding benefits, employment, compensation, and leave
• Provides resources and support to managers for employee development
• Maintains compliant and up-to-date employee records in both employee files and HRIS system. 
• Recommends changes and/or additions to policies and procedures.
• Supports the Business Operations teams with payroll tasks and projects 
• Assists with investigations and complaints
• Coordinates staff and agency safety and security initiatives
• Compiles and presents reports for local, state, and federal law requirements and for internal departments 
• Completes all other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field and 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP required
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws. 
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Superior organizational skills, including time and project management.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and inspire trust.
• Forward-thinking, with ability to plan and implement strategic initiatives.
• Excellent computer skills and ability to learn database systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate equipment and reach with hands and arms. 
• Occasionally required to lift, move, carry, pull and push files/objects up to 20 pounds while sitting, standing, climbing or walking. 
• Required to regularly talk and hear
•  Required to occasionally stand and walk. 
•  Specific vision abilities required including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

 WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position operates in a hybrid work environment with flexibility for on-site and remote work, depending on operational needs. 

Gryphon Place provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. EOE. This job description is representative. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.