HR Generalist

Organization Mission

National Dance Institute of New Mexico is founded with the knowledge that the arts have a unique power to engage and motivate children. The purpose of our distinctive programs is to help children develop discipline, a standard of excellence, and a belief in themselves that will carry over into all aspects of their lives.

Purpose of Human Resource Generalist Role:

The HR Generalist carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits administration, recruitment/employment, employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy development and implementation, succession planning, compensation review and employment law compliance.

The HR Generalist also provides administrative support to the Human Resourced Director.

Primary Responsibilities:

Benefits Administration:

• Assists with conducting annual open enrollment for benefit programs, employee orientation, addressing employee inquiries, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA, COBRA and WC regulations.  Transmits employee completed enrollment forms to third party benefits administrator.
• Processes new employee enrollment and other benefit changes. Audits all benefit related invoices to ensure accuracy. Resolves any problems.
• Enters accurate benefit premium deductions into the QuickBooks and associated HR system.
• Reconciles monthly insurance billing for medical, dental, vision, life, and ancillary insurance plans. Gathers, assembles, posts, balances and summarizes accounting data; receipts and deposits monies as assigned.
• Serves as contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators. Investigates discrepancies, resolves issues and provides information to appropriate parties.
• Maintains employee benefit files, active and inactive.
• Processes employee leave-of-absence requests. Tracks payments made to continue benefit coverage while on leave.
• Processes benefits for terminated employees. Ensure that COBRA information is explained and benefit options understood.
• Manages, distributes, and/or updates insurance packets, handouts and brochures as appropriate.
• Ensure that all employees that incur a work-related injury follow the Workers' Compensation procedures and policies by filling out the first report of injury document. Manages Workers Compensation return to work and work restrictions.  Logs all work-related injuries on the OSHA 300 log. Ensures that the OSHA 300 log is reported annually to OSHA.  Monitor injured employees and attempt to return them to full duty as efficiently as possible.

Human Resources

• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, and professional licensure.
• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with department managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Implements new hire orientation and assists with employee recognition programs.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and sensitive matters to the Director of