HR Generalist II

POSITION SUMMARY

The HR Generalist II is responsible for providing strategic support and direction for HR activities. This position performs duties that include, but is not limited to, professional development and training, recruiting, working with HR information system, and market research and analysis. The HR Business Generalist II works with various departments to create better organizational processes and an optimal work experience for employees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manages and assesses training needs by communicating with department heads on professional development for employees

• Coordinates training activities by conducting needs assessments, identifies training opportunities, selects employee groups to receive training, conducts training sessions, oversees resources and materials for in-house and outsourced training; Also manages organizational library and training resources

• Responsible for project development and implementation for Munis ERP / HR system to meet organizational needs and provides support, training and ongoing maintenance of ERP / HR system.

• Communicates relevant information to employees, such as policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, employee benefits, and HR activities

• Serves as a technical expert to supervisors by guiding and supporting their recruitment and applicant selection processes; Posts job advertisements, tracks applications, and interviews job candidates. Develops recruiting sources and attends career and job fairs

• Maintains employee files and updates the HR information system with employment changes, benefits enrollment/changes, and employee status changes; Transmits payroll information to the Finance Department to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing

• Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments by providing vendors with accurate eligibility information.

• Assists with ACA 1095 filing and benefit open enrollment census and audits

• Manages the annual catch-up contribution enrollment. Provides necessary reports for allocation/billing charges.

• Represents the organization, both internally and externally, by supporting the strategic direction, strategic priorities, objectives, vision, mission, and values of JMAA

• Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve service, work processes and financial performance (e.g., procedure optimization); Assists in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives

• Assists co-workers in the completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service. Actively supports teamwork throughout the organization

Other Duties:

• Represents the organization, both internally and externally, by supporting the strategic direction, strategic priorities, objectives, vision, mission, and values of JMAA

• Provides courteous and prompt service to all internal and external parties. Prioritizes and addresses requests and assignments in a professional and cooperative manner

• Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve service, work processes and financial performance (e.g., procedure optimization); Assists in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives

• Assists co-workers in the completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service; Actively supports teamwork throughout the organization

• Performs other services as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Management or related field. The individual must have five years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, professional development and training, employee relations, or human policy and development. A valid SPHR, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SHRM-CP or another HR industry recognized certification is preferred. Experience working in a complex public sector environment with rapidly-changing needs, multiple sources of funding, multiple service contracts, and multi-agency contracts is strongly preferred. This position may require travel between JMAA’s locations and, therefore, an individual must possess a valid Mississippi Driver’s License and must be able to pass and maintain background and security clearances.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The individual must have strong organization skills with the ability to work effectively on multiple projects; have good computer skills exhibited by being proficiency in using human resources information systems, to include recruitment, applicant tracking, onboarding, timekeeping, benefits, performance management and compensation modules; and ability to use Microsoft Office suite of products, especially, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. It is essential that the incumbent possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally, and in writing as evidenced by the effectively communicating policies and procedures to supervisors and employees, assisting supervisors with performance or disciplinary discussions, writing disciplinary and termination notices, and preparing and delivering training and development programs.

AMERICAN WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and listen. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and the ability to focus. This job may require some combination of lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally, bending, squatting, stooping, and crouching. Tasks involve sitting and operating a computer for extended periods of time. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment: The work environment is considered to be that of a typical business/office operation. The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate.

NOTE: This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. The organization reserves the right to change this description at its discretion

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,100.00 - $87,100.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• HR: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $58,100 - $87,100