Human Resources Generalist II

Position Summary:

The HR Generalist II supports the daily functions of the Human Resources department, including recruiting and interviewing staff, employee relations, leads investigations, administering pay, benefits, and leave coordination with benefit specialists, and enforcing company policies and practices. This role ensures compliance with Federal, State and healthcare regulations as well as help to support a positive work environment for all staff and residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and healthcare-specific labor laws.
• Coordinate recruitment recruiting efforts including posting jobs, screening applicants, Interviews, scheduling interviews, and applicable Healthcare background checks. Manage applicants, posting (s) via electronic systems.
• Prepare all offers, send applicable required new hire documents, schedule pre-employment, background checks and other related New Hire items.
• Coordinate and conduct onboarding and orientation for new hires, ensuring all documentation is complete and compliant with healthcare regulations as well as Federal/State regulations.
• Respond to basic employee inquiries regarding benefit and policies, refer to specialists as needed, coordinate with specialists as needed.
• Maintain accurate employee records, including personnel files, attendance, and training logs.
• Lead employee relations by helping to resolve workplace issues and documenting and administering high level disciplinary actions. 
• Support high level conflict resolution and disciplinary processes. 
• Promote employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Track performance evaluations.
• Process employee status changes, terminations, CHRC Updates and wage adjustments in the HRIS system as needed.
• Help coordinate employee engagement activities and recognition programs.
• Payroll or Backup Payroll, knowledgeable with payroll rules, assist with escalated issues/inquiries related to payroll preparation and various payroll benefit related administration as needed.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and healthcare regulations.
• Support performance review processes and assist with disciplinary documentation.
• Participate in audits, quality assurance initiatives and HR reporting.
• Support training and development initiatives for staff.
• Respond to Unemployment claims timely.
• Special Projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Work Environment:

• On-site
• May require occasional lifting of files and materials, and interaction with residents and staff.
• Base schedule 37.5 hours weekly

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred. Work experience equivalent to Human Resources in lieu of education may be considered.
• 2-4 years of HR generalist experience required, preferably in a healthcare or long-term care setting.
• 2-4 years’ Recruitment Experience required.
• Employee Relations/Investigation Experience required.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of employment law and best practices.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal skill, and team skills.
• Compassionate and professional demeanor when interacting with staff, care givers and residents.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of employment law (e.g., FMLA, FSLA, EOC) and HR best practices.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (PPT, XLS, Word, Teams) and HRIS systems required.
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.

 EOE Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer.  Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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