Human Resources Generalist jobs in New Bedford, MA

The Human Resources Generalist-Recruiter contributes to the overall goals and objectives of SSTAR’S Human Resources Team, as well as, providing day-to-day human resources support that will provide an employee-oriented culture. The Generalist-Recruiter is responsible for the recruitment and development of a superior workforce. The role includes collaborating with managers to understand their needs for open positions, revising job descriptions, reviewing, and advising on competitive compensation, ensuring credentialing compliance, executing and reporting on Affirmative Action Plan, collaborating on employee training, monitoring/reporting on turnover and retention.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Manages job posting activities, including internal posting practices, electronic job board traffic and agency referral activity. Maintains accurate tracking records and consistently updates ATS (applicant tracking system).
• Reviews/develops/updates job description with hiring manager to ensure accuracy of skills, knowledge and position requirements are accurate prior to posting.
• Develops strong relationships and partners with hiring manager, to maximize effectiveness of recruiting process.
• Manages an active workload of open requisitions. Sources internal & external applicants, screens for "fit", minimum salary requirements, credentials, skills, experience and knowledge, interviews and recommends appropriate candidates to managers.
• Provides objective assessments of candidates to managers and effectively manages candidate flow.
• Coaches hiring managers on the interview and selection process to ensure optimal selection of candidates and compliance with diversity commitments and regulatory requirements.
• Corresponds with candidates, providing complete, accurate, and inspiring information about the agency and the position. Maintains contact with the candidate between offer and start date. Follows up with "employee" between 30 - 60 days post hire.
• Stays informed of regulatory changes, trends, and innovative recruiting techniques in order to be competitive in with best practices.
• Effectively manages workflow utilizing best practice recruiting methodology within the parameters of OFCCP/EEO, Affirmative Action plan, and other legal and regulatory compliance requirements. Assures manager’s understanding of SSTAR’s commitment to diversity and fairness.
• Extends offers of employment to selected candidates with the appropriate approval of the hiring manager, CHRO and Administration when needed. Negotiates offers with assistance as needed. Sends Offer Letter.
• Networks and participates in appropriate external events to enhance marketplace knowledge and visibility.

• Regularly audits AA goals, credentialing, market compensation trends.
• Tracks and reports on open positions, time-to-fill to exit interviews.
• Manages and maintains the employment record and where applicable updates employee data in ATS and Paylocity.
• Creates/responds to requests for reports to analyze Human Resources key metrics (open positions, Time-to-Fill, turnover), edit system data, creates presentations, and compliance reporting needed for EEO-1/VET Reporting.
• Collaboratively tracks and audits necessary licensure/credentialing requirements including all licenses/certifications as required by the position description. Collaborates with HR Coordinator to ensure accurate data entry of trackable licenses/certifications into Streamline & Paylocity databases and providing timely reports to managers and employees on expiring documents.
• Ensures open positions are in ATS and maintains a job listing tracking system to monitor FTE’s/open positions.
• Sources passive candidates through LinkedIn, Monster, Indeed, and other sources available that attract a minority community seeking employment.
• Monitors and updates the list of vacant positions for Hiring leaders weekly.
• Maintains ongoing communication with Department Managers and Directors to ensure the accuracy of open positions and alignment with position control requirements.
• Develops the strategy to include media recommendations, niche sites, and conferences to develop a pipeline
• Serves as ambassador by attending community events, job fairs, and school fairs
• Utilize various recruitment tools and methods to source and attract a pool of qualified and diverse candidates
• Participates as a presenter in new hire orientation and backup coverage for HR Co-Ordinator and HR Manager Generalist-HRIS/Benefits.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in recruiting - preferably in healthcare.
• Ability to utilize proactive and creative sourcing techniques to identify both active and passive candidates for current openings and establishing a pipeline for future needs.
• Ability to read and interpret written information; write clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar. Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; and participates in meetings.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience with HRIS, Time & Attendance, Payroll systems, and Web based application.

Other Desirable Qualities for this role:

To be successful in this role SSTAR seeks an individual who exemplifies the following qualities/skills: caring, good listener, analytical, problem solver, organization, reporting skills, forward thinker, and a sense of Humor.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in recruiting - preferably in healthcare. (2) years experience in Human Resources.
• Ability to utilize proactive and creative sourcing techniques to identify both active and passive candidates for current openings and establishing a pipeline for future needs.
• Ability to read and interpret written information; write clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar. Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; and participates in meetings.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience with HRIS, Time & Attendance, Payroll systems, and Web based application.

Other Desirable Qualities for this role:

To be successful in this role SSTAR seeks an individual who exemplifies the following qualities/skills: caring, good listener, analytical, problem solver, organization, reporting skills, forward thinker, and a sense of Humor.

We offer a great benefit package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Generous Personal/Vacation/Sick accrual system, Life Insurance, 403B Retirement Plan, Pet Insurance discount and AFLAC plans for Full time Staff.