JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the HR Manager, the Human Resources Generalist provides department level support across a variety of human resource functions. This position is primarily responsible for administrative coordination, employee support, and assisting with HR processes including benefits, leave administration, reporting, audits, and HR operations. This role is designed to provide flexible, as-needed support to the HR department. The HR Generalist participates in continuous quality improvement activities, ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and always maintains strict confidentiality of employee information.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Department Support & HR Operations: Provides day-to-day support to the HR department including coverage for HR Help Desk inquiries. Assists employees and leaders with general HR questions and directs inquiries appropriately. Supports onboarding and offboarding processes, including new hire orientation coordination and paperwork completion. Provides cross-functional support to HR team members as needed (benefits, leave, compliance, reporting). Assists with maintaining HRIS data integrity, including data entry, updates, and audits.

Benefits & Leave Support: Assists with benefit administration processes including new hire enrollment support and employee questions. Supports leave administration by gathering documentation, tracking leave usage, and maintaining records (FMLA, OFLA, PLO, etc.). Provides general guidance to employees on benefit and leave processes, escalating complex issues as needed.

Compliance, Audits, & Reporting: Assists with routine HR audits including personnel files, I-9 documentation, and licensure tracking in accordance with DNV and regulatory requirements. Assists with monthly and quarterly reporting including turnover, headcount, and compliance-related reporting. Maintains accurate and organized HR records in accordance with regulatory standards.

General HR Support: Maintains strict confidentiality of all employee and organizational information. Participates in HR and organizational meetings as needed. Performs other duties as assigned to support the needs of the department and organization.

SHARED VALUES

Service:           We serve with compassion and understanding.

Teamwork:     We are one team – each one of us makes a difference.

Curiosity:        We promote learning.

Integrity:         We live by honesty, trust, and doing the right thing by our organizational values.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in Human Resources required.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• HR certification (SHRM-CP or PHR) preferred but not required.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• A basic understanding of employment law is required, including but not limited to: FMLA, OFLA, ADA, OSHA, etc.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently; excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills are required.
• Experience with HRIS systems preferred (UKG experience is a plus).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities:

None of the time: Taste or Smell, Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

Up to 1/3 of the time: Stand, walk, Reach with hands and arms

From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: No requirement

Up 2/3 of the time and more: Sit, Talk or hear, use hands to finger

This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted as follows:

None of the time: up to or more than 50 pounds

Up to 1/3 of the time: up to 25 pounds

From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: no requirement

Up to 2/3 of the time and more: no requirement

This job has special vision requirements as follows:

Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions:

None of the time: Extreme heat/cold; Wet/humid; fumes/airborne particles; work with explosives; vibration; Working near moving mechanical parts; Toxic or caustic chemicals; Risk of electrical shock

Up to 1/3 of the time: Outdoor weather conditions

From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: no requirement

The typical noise level for the work environment is: very quiet to moderate noise.

Hearing requirements: ability to hear alarms on equipment, patient call and instructions.

This job requires the following repetitive motion actions:

0 hours per day: foot control

From 1 – 2 hours per day: grasping: firm/heavy;

From 3 – 4 hours per day: grasping: simple/light

From 5 – 6 hours per day: Fine dexterity

From 7+ hours per day: hands