HR Generalist

Overview

Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County’s coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens. The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval® from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community. 

Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri-City’s Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs. When minutes matter Tri-City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home. Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together we are helping tackle some of our communities’ pressing health and social needs.

Position Summary: 

The Human Resources Generalist works on day-to-day operations of the Human Resource department. Responsible for the administration of the human resources policies, procedures, and programs. May carry out responsibilities in the following functional areas: HRIS, leave of absence, policies and procedures, on-boarding/recruiting, benefits, HR system support, timekeeping/payroll support, and other HR related functions.   

Major Position Responsibilities:

• Administers leave of absence programs (FMLA, ADA)
• Maintains HR information systems including employee data, benefits, pay, and other information
• Enters Personnel Actions into the HRIS system including new hires, transfers, promotions, pay changes, and status changes.
• Audits a variety of HR benefit data to ensure company data matches third party administrator data.
• Works with Timekeeping and Payroll systems
• Updates HR policies based on changes in the law and changes in company procedures.
• Researches and resolves discrepancies in the HR system
• Runs and distributes monthly and ad hoc reports 8. Assists employees with HR related questions on phone and in-person
• Completes verifications of employment requests for current and former employees (personal loan applications, etc.).
• May conduct employment background checks, license and OIG/EPLS verifications.
• Provides back-up support to other roles within Human Resources as required
• Assists with company employee communications
• Assists with benefits administration
• Assists with other employee services and employee questions
• The Human Resources Generalist assumes other assigned HR responsibilities

Qualifications:    

• Three years HR experience, required
• Knowledge of HR and Payroll systems, required
• General knowledge of employment laws and practices, required
• Experience in the administration of benefits programs and other Human Resources programs, preferred
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. Must include Excel and demonstrated skills in database management and record keeping, required
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Education:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business, or Organization Development or equivalent, required

Certifications: 

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification preferred.

Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work. 

*Salary/Hourly wage range for this position is posted.  Actual pay will be determined based on verified experience as well as internal equity.

TCHD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.