HR Generalist

Job Summary 

The Human Resources Generalist supports the HR department and employees by providing a wide range of human resources services. Under the direction of HR leadership, this role is responsible for assisting employees with benefits, maintaining data integrity and employee records, and participating in HR initiatives. The HR Generalist plays a key role in onboarding, new hire orientation, employee coaching, and counseling. Additional responsibilities include supporting policy and procedure reviews, ensuring compliance with hospital and regulatory standards, and handling special projects. The HR Generalist will also uphold HR policies and procedures and manage the employee termination process. 

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates a high level of competence, professionalism, and confidentiality, ensuring that information is communicated accurately, timely, and appropriately.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, including but not limited to orientation, employee education, competencies, performance evaluations, and licensure and certifications.
• Assists with Human Resources communications and responds to questions regarding policies, procedures, timekeeping systems, accruals, and benefits.
• Prepares reports and information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Counsels and assists leaders on employee discipline, performance improvement plans, and termination hearings/meetings. Consults leaders on policy interpretation and execution.
• Investigates employee complaints, grievances, and/or allegations of policy violations, consulting with leadership to reach resolutions.
• Manages offboarding processes, including conducting exit interviews.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field required or
• Four (4) plus years of direct experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree required
• 1-3 years of experience in business administration and/or human resources preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Ability to learn and use HR software and other relevant technology.