Human Resources Generalist jobs in Medford, OR

The Human Resources Generalist is a key member of our Human Resources Team focused on shaping Southern Oregon Goodwill Industries as an employer of choice. The HR Generalist will contribute to the day-to-day operations that align our high-performance culture and teams with the mission and strategic goals of the organization. You will work closely with other members of the SOGI team to administer important functions including, but not limited to performance management, benefits, training and development, legal compliance/policies, HRIS, and assisting with employee relations.

We offer a robust benefits package including:

• Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision & Life)
• Retirement plan & match program
• Vacation and Sick time
• Holiday Pay
• 50% Employee Discount
• Tuition assistance
• And much more!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assists in carrying out the daily functions of the human resources department.

• Maintains all files and records in up-to-date and status, and according to highest standard of labor laws and Goodwill policies.

• Data integrity audits.

• Processes unemployment claims.

• Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.

• Facilitate benefits administration, including day-to-day employee inquiries, processing enrollments/changes, monthly allocations, and reporting, and helping execute annual benefits enrollment process.

• Processes and administers all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, personal, disability and FMLA/OFLA/CFRA.

• Effectively interprets FMLA/OFLA/CFRA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absences/disabilities.

• Assist with social event planning, coordination, and execution to promote an engaged culture.

• Identify and drive process improvement efforts, leveraging systems and tools to automate and eliminate manual work where possible.

• Provide support to business leaders as assigned.

• Participates in recruitment efforts.

• Works closely with Payroll to ensure data accuracy.

• Responds to general questions regarding established department procedures, policies and services and assists within scope of authority and refers others to appropriate individual.

• Provides administrative support services for supervisors; works on research and special projects.

• Compiles and verifies data from a variety of sources and makes reports as required.

• Monitors data for EEOC, OSHA, CARF and other regulatory bodies and prepares necessary reports.

• Performs other duties as assigned that would lead to successful operation of department, team and/or mission.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and meet Goodwill’s performance standards.

• Willing and able to follow Southern Oregon Goodwill’s formal Code of Conduct.

• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

• Detail-oriented with the highest level of integrity and confidentiality.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Able to independently manage tasks and set priorities.

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree in HR or related field, but experience and/or other training/certification may be substituted for the education.

• Two years’ experience in HR and/or benefit administration.

• A Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field of study is preferred.

• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification credential is preferred.