Human Resources Generalist

Baton Rouge, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/18/2024

Join a non-profit in their mission rooted in Christian values, aiming to build a more just world through dedicated service to the needy. Our client seeks a visionary Human Resource Generalist to shape and elevate our workplace culture, mirroring the inclusive and compassionate spirit of our community service.

Department: Human Resources

Reports to: President & CEO

Schedule: Onsite, Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM

General Overview

As the inaugural HR hire, you are not just filling a position but embarking on a mission. Your role is both strategic and hands-on, offering a unique opportunity to rebuild and influence the workplace culture deeply. You will lay the foundation for HR practices that foster a community of service, leading by example and inspiring others to follow.

The Human Resource (HR) Generalist is responsible for the overall administration and coordination of the HR function for the organization. They will lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the routine policies and activities of the HR department including talent acquisition, management, and development; administering compensation and benefits programs; employee relations; ensuring legal compliance; and implementation of the organization’s mission and vision with respect to talent strategy. This position reports to the President & CEO and currently has no direct reports.

Essential Duties

  •       Talent Acquisition & Management: Lead with a strategic and compassionate approach, identifying and nurturing the talents needed to advance our mission. There will be a heavy focus on recruiting initially due to current organizational needs.
  •       Employee Relations: Act as a beacon of our values, enhancing the organizational culture through your actions and policies.
  •       Compensation & Benefits: Architect and implement supportive programs that reflect our commitment to staff and their crucial role in our mission.
  •       Compliance & Reporting: Safeguard our organization by maintain high level of compliance detail, aligning our operations with our moral and legal obligations.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum of two years of HR experience, with a strong preference for SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certifications.
  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business management, or related field (or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and HRIS platforms.
  • A passionate commitment to service and the greater good, with the readiness to inspire, lead, and mentor.
  • A strategic thinker with the capability to execute hands-on HR functions autonomously.
  • Proven experience in HR with a knack for building or enhancing a positive workplace culture.
  •  Strong capabilities to demonstrate empathy to a variety of complex employee needs.
  •  Demonstrates ability to be an independent thinker and self-starter.

Working at this Organization

This is more than a job; it's a calling. As part of our team, you'll have the chance to leave a lasting legacy, shaping the fabric of our organization to better serve those in need. Here, your work directly contributes to the greater good, offering an unmatched opportunity for personal and professional fulfillment.

The position is aligned with a compensation package aligned to market pay based on level, along with a robust total rewards package to include health, dental, and disability insurance as well as a generous retirement savings plan, PTO, and paid holidays.

This information is for job posting purposes only. Official job description will be provided during selection process.

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