The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with the Assistant Director of Human Resources in supporting system-wide programs. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment and retention, benefits and employment law compliance.

JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES         

ESSENTIAL DUTIES     

• Conducts recruitment effort for positions system wide, as needed.
• Develops and maintains contacts with schools, alumni groups, and other public organizations to find and attract applicants.
• Assists with audits in benefits administration and personnel files.
• Develop and maintains job descriptions.
• Develops and maintains monitoring instrument to measure outcomes and make  recommendations regarding turnover, etc.
• Researches, plans, organizes, establishes, and conducts training programs for all levels of employees.
• Orients and serves as a resource person to new supervisors, managers and department directors regarding human resources policy and procedures.
• Assists in developing and maintaining human resources policies.
• Acts as back up to the Benefits Specialist.    
• Handles daily aspects of employee benefit programs, including, but not limited to, health insurance, voluntary benefits, Pension and FSA.
• Manages leave insurance premium payments, insuring appropriate employee contributions according to policy guidelines.
• Responsible for addressing questions and concerns related to the benefit program.
• Reviews employee incident reports, noting Worker's Compensation cases and following through with the employee and Worker's Compensation, as necessary.
• Reviews OSHA log of incident reports and posts according to established guidelines.
• Coordinates the open enrollment meetings with all organization locations.
• Coordinates monthly new hire orientation.
• Assists in the coordination and implementation of special programs.
• Assists in standardizing the methods in which tasks will be accomplished.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.