Human Resources Generalist

Location: Remote, but (MUST RESIDE in Texas or New Mexico) to be considered

Compensation: $60K

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC) is a non-profit organization and one of the largest Hispanic Community Development Corporations in the United States. The organization began with a group of student and community activists in 1967 and was incorporated and received non-profit status in 1969. CPLC is committed to empowering individuals through health & human services, housing, education, and economic development.

 OBJECTIVE AND POSITION SUMMARY 

The Human Resources Generalist provides support and demonstrates knowledge in functional areas of Human Resources including, but not limited to recruitment & staffing, employee relations, performance management, benefits, training & development, and compensation 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

N/A

 PRIMARY DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

1. Supports the implementation and execution of Human Resources policy and procedures for multiple departments and/or functional groups 

2. Provides generalist support by absorbing project support for activity within the department which includes employee counseling, policy clarification, recruiting, exit interviews, training & development, and benefit administration 

3. Seeks and designs process improvements utilizing technological solutions 

4. Assists with processing day-to-day paperwork, data entry and coordination with payroll 

5. Conducts various regulatory checks, processes, and audits, as appropriate to ensure program compliance. 

6. Provides ongoing career development assistance to employees through counseling and training programs 

7. Presents at new hire orientation. 

8. Provides support for employee related inquires while referring complex and/or sensitive matters to respective departmental staff. 

9. Attend and assists as witness in employee investigations and disciplinary meetings. 

10. Partners with Compensation and/or Leadership team to recommend salary ranges, adjustments, structures, and revisions to pay practices and policies as needed 

11. Facilitates and mediates interventions, assimilations, and conflict resolution 

12. Provides coaching for leadership on performance management, behavioral issues, corrective actions, policy interpretations, terminations to minimize legal exposure. Ensure employment actions are appropriately documented and consistent with policies and laws. Mentors’ leaders as applicable 

13. Assists with legal responses (EEOC/Unemployment) to minimize unfavorable determinations and related expenses when applicable 

14. Provides support for HR leadership when needed and other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES 

• The ideal candidate will hold a BA/BS in Business, Human Resources, Humanities, or related area;  or a minimum of three (3) years of relevant human resources experience, with at least two (2) years in full-time Generalist role. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may meet the qualifications for this position. 
• Candidate will hold a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or the ability to obtain certification within one year of employment.
•  Candidate will have a thorough understanding of Federal and State Employment Law required for assigned states Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, California, and other areas upon growth. 
• Candidates assigned to support California must hold and CA HR credential. Additionally, candidate will have working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, diversity, and performance management. 
• PC proficiency with various software including Office 365, compensation and HRIS software. Proficiency with ADP preferred.

Additional Competencies 

• Ability to effectively interact with diverse employee populations including functional client     groups. 
• PC proficiency with various software including Office 365, HRIS Software, proficiency with ADP preferred. 
• Ability to conceive new approaches, streamline processes, and create customer interactions 
• Strong time management, project skills, and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment 
• Ability to apply proactive management principles with sound judgment and influence 
• Ability to recognize and solve problems without direct supervision 
• Excellent verbal, written, reading, and presentation skills 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS 

Position requirements: This position is both a mobile and a sedentary position with periods of light physical activity and is performed mostly in office surroundings. Positions typical in nature require regular walking or standing; sitting, lifting, and carrying up to 20 pounds; climbing stairs, bending, reaching, holding, grasping, and turning objects; and using fingers to operate computer keyboards. This position will require the ability to speak normally and to use normal or aided vision and hearing. 

Travel: Local, interstate, and intrastate travel to Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc., its affiliates and/or subsidiaries, will be necessary to successfully fulfill the duties of this position. Candidate must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and auto insurance. Technology will be utilized to minimize travel whenever feasible. The travel requirements for this position are anticipated to be 25 to 35 percent assignment depending. Overnight travel must be approved in advance by the Department VP. 

REMOTE: Position will be performed remotely however, employee must be available to participate in campus, community-based and corporate activities, as needed. Although Will have to go onsite once a  week.

Effective January 3, 2022, all CPLC Employees and all Service Providers, are required to be Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19. Newly hired employees, who are not Fully Vaccinated at the time of hire, are expected to begin a vaccination series immediately upon hire. CPLC recognizes medical and religious exemptions to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement, in accordance with applicable law and upon approval by CPLC. However, any person approved for an exemption, without exception, is subject to masking, weekly COVID-19 testing at their expense, and other requirements established by CPLC from time to time.

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