Human Resources Generalist

Description

Compensation:

• Hourly, non-exempt
• New hires are placed on our starting wage scale of $34.13 to $41.11 per hour
• Based on performance, there is room to grow on our full wage scale of $34.13 to 48.13 per hour

Work Schedule:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Who We Are

Unity Care NW is a private, non-profit, federally qualified health center (FQHC) that has been proudly and successfully serving the greater Whatcom County area since 1982. With clinics located in Bellingham & Ferndale, we offer comprehensive primary medical, behavioral health and dental care, as well as pharmacy services to a diverse and often underserved patient population of all ages. Employing almost 300 caring and compassionate employees, our mission is to increase the years of healthy life in the people & communities we serve.

What We Value

· Respect

· Integrity

· Accountability

· Collaboration

· Innovation

We have an inclusive culture and strive to demonstrate our Values in Action in all that we do. We value each individual on our team and aim to onboard a diverse workforce of the very best talent, whose ambitions and values align with ours.

Job Summary

The HR Generalist is responsible for performing all aspects of Human Resources related functions, including onboarding, compensation, benefit administration, leave administration, and employee relations. Duties include:

1. Onboards new employees:

a. Coordinates first day and HR orientations for new employees. 

b. Maintains up-to-date content of benefits and HR orientation.

c. Conducts orientations.

 

2. Administers employee benefits:

a. Provides information to employees on employee benefits.

b. Serves as the point-person for benefit audits and testing.

c. Leads execution of annual enrollment and other plan changes, including gathering feedback from employees on plans.

d. In conjunction with the Payroll Specialist, manages the Affordable Care Act reporting process.

e. Ensures UCNW benefit offerings remain Affordable Care Act compliant.

 

3. Ensures new hire wages & current staff increases are in accordance with compensation program requirements:

a. Assesses wages for new hires.

b. Completes 6-month wage assessments for new hires. 

c. Assists with annual increase process.

d. Participates in salary surveys. 

e. Addresses and works to resolve employee and system compensation issues.

4. Responsible for leave administration and reasonable accommodations:

a. Counsels’ employees and supervisors on leave options and reasonable accommodation process.

b. Reviews and processes leave and reasonable accommodation requests. 

c. Tracks hours for approved leaves.

 

5. Assists with employee relations issues:

a. Provides advice and counseling on a wide range of human resources subjects.

b. Assists staff in resolving work related problems.

c. Acts as an internal expert on UCNW Personnel Policies.

d. Recommends policy revisions.

6. Administers performance review process:

a. Launches introductory performance reviews and annual performance reviews. 

b. Review and approves introductory performance reviews.

c. Ensures reviews are completed in a timely manner.

7. Participates in programs to support staff retention:

a. Provides advice and counseling on a wide range of human resources subjects.

 

8. Completes other duties as assigned.

a. Provides recruiting coverage regularly.

 

What We Offer:

• A friendly & collaborative team environment
• A competitive compensation package

Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer match 
• 6 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (108 hours first year, increasing thereafter)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Other paid leaves including: Bereavement, Jury Duty, Bone Marrow & Organ Transplant
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Optional insurances including: Supplementary Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Travel & Identity Theft