HR Generalist

Who is Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area?

Since 1923, Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area helps people transform potential into opportunity!  With 17 store locations and a service territory of 23 counties in two states, our timeless social enterprise is a win, win, win for all.

• Individuals with barriers to employment get help securing meaningful jobs.
• Donors see a social return for their donations - helping people secure work and keeping unwanted items out of landfills.
• Shoppers get great prices on the goods they want, and in the process, give a hand up to people in their community.

How do we accomplish our mission?  We provide education and career services as well as on the job training to persons with barriers to employment such as multi-generational poverty, history of incarceration, limited education, and no work experience.

Why should you join Chattanooga Goodwill?

• Friendly work environment with co-workers who appreciate working with each other.
• Employee discount.
• 401K and Roth retirement plans with matching contribution after eligibility.
• Skills and development opportunities.
• For Full-time employees:
  • Dental and vision insurance - Company Paid for employee.
  • Basic life insurance – 1.5 times salary, Company Paid for employee.
  • Primary Care through TextCare- Company Paid for household.
  • Voluntary Benefits such as Term life Insurance, Disability Insurances, and ID Theft
  • Medical Insurance and Health Savings Account
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program; Potential of up to three weeks during the first year

What will a HR Generalist do?

The Human Resources Generalist (HR Generalist) supports the mission of Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area by serving as a key partner in fostering a positive and compliant work environment. This role leans heavily into employee relations and performance management, providing guidance to supervisors and employees on policy interpretation, conflict resolution, and corrective action processes. The HR Generalist ensures accurate record keeping and helps maintain compliance with employment laws and organizational policies. Additionally, this position provides back-up support in areas such as benefits administration and recruiting, contributing to the overall effectiveness and responsiveness of the Human Resources team. Through these responsibilities, the HR Generalist strengthens the organization’s commitment to people, integrity, and continuous improvement.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Through words and actions support Chattanooga Goodwill’s Mission, Vision, and Values; furthermore, actions and decisions will align with organizational guiding principles.
• Maintain agency, employee, and participants confidentiality. Violation of confidentiality may be cause for termination.
• Recruitment & Onboarding:
  • Assist in the recruitment process serving as back up by posting job openings, screening resumes, scheduling interviews and processing background checks.
  • Coordinate with the HR Specialist and participate in new hire orientations and onboarding processes.
  • Ensure compliance with all hiring procedures and policies.
  • Assist in volunteer programs and temporary employment agencies as needed.