Human Resources Generalist

Qualification Requirements

• Minimum two years in human resources with a focus on generalist responsibilities, preferably in healthcare.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources preferred.
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal employment laws.
• Working experience of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and HRIS systems.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent data entry skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Understands and is committed to the hospice philosophy.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Provides support to supervisors addressing performance management concerns; assists with the writing, tracking and delivery of employee coaching and disciplinary actions.
• Assigns performance evaluations to supervisors and tracks completion in the HRIS system.
• Responds to employee questions and/or concerns in a timely manner. Researches and resolves issues and follows-up as appropriate with employee and/or supervisor.
• Manages family medical leave requests and other leaves of absences.
• Facilitates the worker’s compensation process for all work injuries.
• Maintains the HRIS system by accurately entering new employee information as well as updates to employee information into the electronic record. Runs reports as needed. 
• Processes terminations which includes the termination of pay, PTO, and benefits; ensures COBRA compliance for departing employees.
• Assists with the administration of employee benefits including new hire meetings, open enrollment, and other qualifying events.
• Is trained to process payroll when needed.
• Assists with annual audits as required.
• Ensures adherence to all compliance requirements such as up-to-date clinician licensure, vaccination records, BCI fingerprinting, auto insurance and any other requirements per Joint Commission, CMS or any other governing entities.
• Conducts exit interviews, satisfaction groups, and new hire meetings as needed.
• Provides support to the recruitment function of the department as needed. This includes but is not limited to interviewing, orientation preparation and new hire set-up. 
• Assists in the planning and execution of other HR initiatives including but not limited to staff recognition programs, strategic plan initiatives, wellness initiatives, and training and development.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state employment regulations.
• Responsible for learning and utilizing technology made available by the agency to increase efficiency, communication and performance of duties.
• Attends staff meetings and completes all mandatory training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.