Human Resources Generalist (Talent and Culture)

Accepting Applications until Filled

Who We Are

Project for Pride in Living, Inc. (PPL) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering low-income people to become self-reliant through integrated services. When joining PPL, you become a part of a diverse team whose person-centered approach to services ensures individuals and families receive the housing and ecosystem of support they need to achieve greater stability now and for the next generation. We are eager to welcome new team members dedicated to serving our residents and pursuing our mission to build the hope, assets, and self-reliance of individuals and families who have lower incomes by providing transformative, affordable housing and employment readiness services. PPL strives to be an equitable and inclusive organization committed to elevating the voices of the communities we serve that are disproportionately affected by systemic inequities.

Job Summary:

The Human Resource Generalist will provide support to the organization and provide excellent customer service in support of PPL’s mission. The Human Resource Generalist acts as a liaison between employees and management to answer questions or concerns regarding company policies, practices, and regulations. This position is the primary contact for the recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of all new staff and will partner with the Senior Director of Human Resources and Senior Human Resources Generalist on many HR projects and tasks.

The Human Resource Generalist will work with the Senior Director of Human Resources to ensure an inclusive and welcoming environment for all individuals in regard to diversity which may include geography, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, immigration status, veteran status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity/expression, age, ability and religion. Utilizing a strong racial equity lens, along with PPL's Diversity Recruitment Strategy, in the execution of duties is critical to the success of this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  The following duties are normal for this position.  These duties are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.

Recruitment and External Outreach

• Implement procedures for sourcing and recruiting potential applicants for exempt and non-exempt positions.
• Preparing PPL leaders to utilize hiring systems and understanding the full hiring process along with rules and regulations for hiring best practices.
• Develop relationships and community networks in order to expand connections that are needed to reach a diverse candidate base.
• Determine recruitment sources, write and post internal and external job postings, attend local college and community job fairs, and leverage social media networking tools in partnership with PPL’s communication department.
• In conjunction with the Senior Director of Human Resources identify what sort of barriers are present that are hindering the acquisition of diverse talent at all levels of the organization.
• Assist managers with phone interviews and in-person interviews as needed. Develop and update interview guides for new and existing positions.
• Process candidate background and reference checks. Prepare offer letters.

Onboarding Staff

•  Oversee pre-employment requirements for each new staff.
• Oversee E-Verify, I9, background checks (including annual MVR and car insurance verification), maintenance, and personnel file compliance.
• Ensure completion of all required documents and training compliance for new hires (i.e. Policy acknowledgement, annual training requirements, etc).
• Communicate onboarding timeline with supervisors and ensure they are prepared for the new employee.
• Ensure all required internal documents are completed in preparation for the employee's first day (i.e. e-mail, office location, phone, computer, etc.)
• Welcome new employees upon their arrival.
• Facilitate employee orientation and provide them a tour of the PPL Campus.
• Support and coordinate with supervisors and IT with modifying based on needs of hire.
• With the onboarding process, responsible for ensuring all new hire documents are created properly and then submitted for final processing.
• Responsible for planning in conjunction with the HR team the quarterly New Hire Onboarding Event.
• Support with conducting stay interviews across departments to support retention efforts across PPL.
• Work with HR team and managers to create and support consistent onboarding practices that meet the needs of each department.

HR Administration

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