HR Generalist

Salary: $64,000

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level.  This individual exercises extensive independent judgment and discretion. This position carries out human resources responsibilities in an assigned division of The Arc of the Ozarks in the following functional areas: training, recruitment, onboarding, policy implementation, and employment law compliance – with an emphasis on recruitment and onboarding.  The human resources generalist is an exempt, salaried position.  

Essential Job Functions

Plans and participates in recruitment and networking activities in the community. Updates requisitions as needed within the Applicant Tracking System.

Posts job listings on various online platforms.

Researches, and implements new recruitment methods especially proactive recruitment methods.  Seeks to increase applicants and qualified candidates to fill job vacancies. 

Reviews applications, following up with candidates in a timely manner, conducts interviews to match experience with specific job-related requirements.

Exercises independent judgement in determining qualified candidates and appropriate next steps including but not limited to scheduling 2nd interviews, making job offers, conducting reference checks, background checks, and drug screenings.

Maintains applicant documentation.

Conducts new employee orientation.

Coaches management staff on the appropriate disciplinary procedures consistent with agency policy and practice. 

Independently reports, maintains and monitors workers compensation claims. Appropriately communicates with employee, supervisor, and/or insurance carrier as needed.

Teaches designated training classes to employees including but not limited to CPR/First Aid class, performs associated data entry of logging employee class completion and other training documentation.

Tracks and compiles employee status reports including appropriate licensure, performance appraisals, etc.

Ensures their assigned division is compliant with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations. 

Partners with employees and management to communicate various human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards and other government regulations. 

Maintains employee personnel files.

Maintains human resource information system records and compiles reports from the database.

Provides front desk coverage of the receptionist area as needed.

Provides accounting support by utilizing Microsoft Excel to enter client debit card transactions, and monitors Therap to ensure client receipts are uploaded appropriately.

Other duties as assigned by Assistant Director of Recruitment and Retention.  

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
 

Professional knowledge of the operations of a human resources department related to recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, employee relations, policy and procedures, worker’s compensation, benefits, or other pertinent functions.

Ability to maintain confidentiality in business dealings and records management.

Knowledge and skills in utilizing computer software to maintain computerized record keeping.

Ability to run various reports on employment data accurately and efficiently.

Ability to plan and carry out various assigned trainings.

Ability to establish and maintain a harmonious working relationship with the public, agency
management and other personnel.

Ability to express ideas effectively and clearly communicate in written and verbal form. 

Ability to exercise independent judgment, discretion and to work with a minimum amount of supervision.

Licensed and insured driver.

Ability to travel within the state of Missouri on an infrequent basis.  

Able to work occasional evening or weekends as job duties demand.

Ability to bend, stand, stoop, push, pull and lift items up to 20 lbs on an infrequent basis.

Minimum Experience and Training Qualifications

At least two years of experience in a human resources capacity or human resources generalist capacity is required. Bachelors degree in human resources or related field preferred.