Human Resources Generalist - Hybrid

Job Type Full-time Description

 Are you looking for an opportunity to work for an organization that focuses on the health and wellbeing of our neighbors 55 and older by providing integrated wellness programs to stay active, be involved, and live independently?  If so, our client is looking for a Human Resources Generalist to join their team!  

The Human Resources Generalist provides direction in HR functions at United Senior Services (USS) including recruitment, candidate screening, employment verification and testing, new hire onboarding, benefit enrollment & support, employee wellness initiatives, and HR policies and practices. The HR Generalist fosters relationships and collaborates with managers and staff to support strategy, coaching, development, engagement and retention. 

Requirements

  

• Collaborate with Executive Assistant on HR related tasks, including planning and delegation of work assignments.
• Recruits, provides initial screenings, coordinates interviews, facilitate paperwork and onboarding in the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with managers to understand required skills and competencies for openings.
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Leads new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Performs tasks required to complete human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave, performance and talent management, recognition, training and development, succession planning, and other personnel actions.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Advise employees and supervisors regarding performance and disciplinary issues, conducts investigations as needed and recommends appropriate action plans.
• Serve as an advocate for employees by ensuring awareness of employee needs and concerns, researching best practices, and offering options to managers. 
• Provide ongoing communication to employees about total rewards and benefits associated with their employment.
• Maintains knowledge of compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, immigrants legally eligible to work and qualified based on job requirements, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Oversees HR record management for all USS employees and human resource information systems, including managing payroll. 
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all aspects of the position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, Business Administration, or related field required (SHRM-CP preferred).
• Thorough knowledge of related federal, state, and local government regulations and equal opportunity policies required.
• 3+ years’ experience in personnel management including employee relations, compensation, job analysis, recruitment and placement, benefits administration, training and staff development, policies and procedures, systems and records, employee communications, and counseling preferred.
• Participate in required continuing education units or in-service trainings.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL

• Comfortable working in a team environment. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, able to multi-task in a fast paced, friendly, work environment. 
• Displays open, curious, non-judgmental approach regarding differences of opinion
• Respectful in all communications
• Continuously learns new technical and information to practical use on the job (e.g., employment-related laws and regulations)
• Demonstrated competence and confidence with rapidly changing technology, including Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms.

PERSONAL TRAITS

Proactive communication, Organizing and Planning, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Strategic Thinking, Results Orientation, Learning Agility, Honest and Dependable, Good Listening Skills, Ability to Maintain Confidentiality, Empathetic and respectful of others.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions which might include but are not limited to remaining stationary for long periods, occasional movement throughout the department, and occasional transport of objects weighing less than 10 pounds. This position requires the ability to obser