Publications Generalist Manager jobs in Chico, CA

Job Summary:

The HR Generalist carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: recruitment, employee life cycle (onboarding to termination), Human Capital Management System (HCM), employee relations, training and development and benefits. Work involves considerable employee contact in explaining a wide variety of human resource related policies and procedures.

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and systems.
• Knowledge of office management techniques and practices.
• Knowledge of computer systems, programs, and applications and Human Capital Management (HCM) systems.
• Knowledge of employment related laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of the English language to include rules of composition and grammar; spelling; punctuation; sentence structure and content; and of word meaning.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiations and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management shills with proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Skills in adapting to changes in the work environment, or competing demands and is able to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events.

Abilities:

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Ability to work under pressure, communicate and present information.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply clinic policies and procedures.
• Ability to identify problems, recommend solutions, organize and analyze information.
• Ability to establish priorities and coordinate work activities.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and interpersonal skills.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, job specifications, duties and responsibilities, competencies, qualifications, and skills.
• Recruits, interviews and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions.
• Provides guidance, coaching, training and reference information/materials to hiring managers in preparation for applicant interviews
• Develops, updates and maintains job descriptions and job postings.
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Develops and maintains contacts and acts as liaison with schools, outreach organizations and other groups to meet recruiting objectives.
• Assists with implementation and presentation of new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Reviews, tracks and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training including safety, anti-harassment, and other regulatory trainings.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resources programs including but not limited to benefits, disciplinary matters, investigations, performance, safety, training and development.
• Maintains employee-related databases. Prepares and analyzes reports that are necessary to carry out the functions of the department and office. Prepares periodic reports for management.
• Fully utilizes HCM software to the company’s advantage.
• Assists with the design and implementation of the performance management program.
• Provides necessary education and materials to managers and employees including workshops, manuals, employee handbooks and standardized reports.
• Provides day-to-day benefits administration services. Maintains benefits records and prepares documents necessary for implementing coverage.
• Consults with and advises employees on eligibility for insurance and other benefits.
• Develops and schedules benefits open enrollment and other benefits training.
• Assists with the implementation of company safety and health programs.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes and new technologies in human resources, talent management and employment law.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Competencies:

• Self-awareness: Knowing what we are feeling in the moment and using those preferences to guide our decision-making; having a realistic assessment of our own abilities and a well-grounded sense of self-confidence.
• Self-regulation: Handling our emotions so that they facilitate rather than interfere with the task at hand; being conscientious and delaying gratification to pursue goals; recovering well from emotional distress.
• Motivation: Using our deepest preferences to move and guide us toward our goals, to help us take initiative and strive to improve, and to persevere in the face of setbacks and frustrations.
• Empathy: Sensing what people are feeling, being able to take their perspective, and cultivating rapport and attunement with a broad diversity of people.
• Social Skills: Handling emotions in relationships well and accurately reading social situations and networks; interacting smoothly; using these skills to persuade and lead, negotiate and settle disputes, for cooperation and teamwork.

Job Qualifications:

Education/Experience: A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business, or Organization Development or related field preferred. Three or more years of progressive experience in Human Resources with excellent training/knowledge of recruitment/staffing, training and development, benefits and employment law. PHR or SHRM-CP preferred.

Physical: Position is in a well-lighted office environment. Position involves sitting approximately 90 percent of the day, walking or standing the remainder. No heavy lifting required.

Equipment operated; Standard office equipment including computers, faxes, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.