Human Resource Generalist
Location: HallKeen Assisted Living Corporate Office Norwood, MA 02062
Hours: Full-time
Job Summary:
The Human Resource Generalist will assist the Vice President of Organizational Development in the development, implementation, and coordination of the Human Resource policies and programs covering employment, benefits, training, placement, safety and health, and employee services subject to guidelines. The position is responsible to assist in all benefit administration in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations in covering employment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The following essential functions are the fundamental job duties of the position to be completed with or without appropriate reasonable accommodation.
Coordinates Human Resource policies and programs covering employment, training, salary administration, placement, safety and health, benefits, and employee services.
Maintains a working knowledge of policies and legislation that relates to the Human Resource function; represents organization at personnel related hearings and investigations.
Assists VP Of Organizational Development with the compliance of the Human Resource function including recruiting, interviewing, orientation, training, performance appraisals, and compensation, exit interviews; accurate maintenance of employee records including personnel files.
Assist VP as needed to counsel managers and employees regarding policies, procedures and benefits.
Counsel managers on employee disciplinary issues and ensure proper procedure is being followed as it relates to discipline and conflict resolution.
Oversees benefits administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, and annual Benefit Open Enrollment.
Assist in the preparation and maintenance of regulatory reports related to Human Resources and benefit plans including plan audits and tax filing.
Assist/Back-up Payroll Department and Payroll Accountant as needed with Payroll or Accounting Reconciliation.
Assist with Workers’ Compensation claims, OSHA compliance, annual Workers’ Compensation audit schedules.
Participate/Support recruitment efforts, job postings, pre-employment screening and background check process.
Support Division with New Hire Orientation and benefit enrollment.
Investigate and mediate employee complaints.
Understand and follow all Federal and State laws; FSLA, ADA, FMLA, OSHA, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge of principles and practices of personnel administration; knowledge of personnel laws and procedures; knowledge of risk management, effective communication and organizational skills; ability to work independently and under pressure; deals with confidential and sensitive issues; and the ability to relate well to others. Problem-solving ability is important.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Communications, Business Management, Business Administration or a related field
Minimum 3 years of progressive HR experience with responsibility for driving and implementing overall HR strategy
Passion for solving problems and digging into the details, as required
Adaptable, clear and analytical thinker with the ability to work well under pressure
Ability to collaborate effectively across all business units
Ability to thrive in a dynamic and ambiguous work environment
Experience leading significant organizational change, including hands-on implementation
Strong communicator: verbal and written
Experience in conflict resolution
Required Behavior:
Demonstrates responsibility for, and handles accurately, the details associated with one’s work.
Organizes office resources in standardized manner to ensure compliance with federal/state regulations and to ensure timely location of files as needed to assist in making business decisions.
Modifies style and approach in order to achieve a specific objective.
Ability to define realistic, specific goals and objectives. Able to define tasks and deliverables necessary to meet goals. Can assign resources and set priorities to meet goals.
Builds processes and policies in a way designed to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.
Commitment to continuous improvement of business practices and to assuring that completed work adheres to high standards of accuracy and excellence.
Identifies, obtains and effectively allocates the resources required to achieve applicable goals.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
Physical Demands:
Physically able to move at least 20 lbs. without assistance.
Physically able to bend, reach, and work in small areas.
Physically able to push and pull equipment and furnishings
Benefits:
Full time position offers a competitive benefit program to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Home and Auto Discount program, Vendor Discount Program, 401(k) with matching contribution, Accrued Vacation, Sick, and Personal time and Paid Holiday Benefit. Employee referral bonus, and resident referral bonus.