Human Resources Generalist

Position Description: Human Resources Generalist

Reporting Line: Human Resources Director

Department: Human Resources

Location: HRC Headquarters, Washington, DC

Staff Tier Level: Sr. Program Staff/Specialist 

Service Employees Int’l Union: Not Covered 

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Salary Range: $60,800-$76,000

We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ people, to join our team. Don’t meet every single requirement?  Studies have shown that people from marginalized communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  At HRC, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Position Summary:

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is the nation’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for LGBTQ people. 

This position’s focus is generalist responsibilities such as recruiting in a fast-paced organization, benefits, compensation, retention, policies/procedures, and special projects supporting the organization. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Conducts full-cycle recruiting, which includes sourcing and recruiting for assigned open positions. Provides guidance to hiring managers through the internal and external recruitment strategy development.  
• Sources candidates and screens resumes, interviews candidates, recommends finalists and negotiates and extends salary offers to candidates.  
• Represents HRC at career fairs and campus recruiting events.
• Measures recruiting efforts to determine their effectiveness.
• Oversees and maintains optimal function of the HRIS, which may include installation, customization, development, maintenance, and upgrade to applications, systems, and modules.
• Provides technical support, troubleshooting, and guidance to HRIS users.
• Processes pay changes and internal promotions. 
• Executes various HR programs (performance management, benefits, compensation administration, EEO & diversity,) through training and implementation. 
• Compiles metrics and produces various reports.
• Answers questions from staff and managers, providing information, interpretation of policies, and advice about the workplace. 
• Reinforces company culture and values and works to support a positive work environment and morale among staff.   
• Enforces company policies and works to reduce company threats and liabilities. 
• Familiarizes employees with policies and procedures and collective bargaining agreement through orientation, email, discussions, etc.
• Conducts new employee orientation. 
• Assists hiring managers with new hire onboarding.
• Assists with open enrollment benefit administration. 
• Acts as back up for administering leaves of absence (FMLA, parental, STD/LTD, ADA, workers comp, etc.)
• Acts as back up for conducting exit interviews and monitoring turnover. 
• Acts as backup to prepare and send offer letter packages to new employees.
• Assists in developing departmental goals, objectives and budget. 
• Acts as back up with HR compliance matters such as EEO-1 reporting. 
• Keeps up to date with the latest HR trends and best practice.
• Maintains confidentiality and security of all employee and proprietary company information.
• May assist with handling contracts for vendors. 
• Maintains recruitment files and job descriptions.
• Handles or assists with special projects such as HRIS, OSHA, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in experience and four to seven years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Understanding of Federal, State, and District employment laws and regulations. 
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
• Experience with an HRIS and an applicant tracking system is required. Experience with UKG, HRIS is a plus.
• Experience as an in-house recruiter is preferred.
• Experience working in a union environment is a plus but not required.
• A demonstrated understanding of federal and local employment laws.
• Strong professional ethics and sensitivity in dealing with confidential information.
• Demonstrated ability to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive issues.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze problems, gather pertinent data, and recommend solutions.
• Strong organizational skills are required to meet recurring deadlines and maintain tracking systems related to human resource and recruiting information. 
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization
• Ability to maintain composure and good judgment when dealing with deadlines, dissatisfied employees, or fast paced environments.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities as needed. 
• Proficient with MS Office Suite and Google Apps (Gmail, Google Docs and Drive)
• Experience with an HRIS and an applicant tracking system is required. 
• Knowledge of LGBTQ issues is preferred. Sincere openness to learn about administering HR services to diverse groups of employees is required.
• Some travel may be required (typically less than 10% of the year). 

All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.