Human Resources Generalist

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Job description

* Purpose of Position

The Human Resources (HR) Generalist administers the day-to-day operations of the HR office. The HR Generalist manages the administration of the HR policies, procedures, and programs. The HR Generalist reports to the Director of HR; assists and advises KWA managers about HR issues.

* Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Primary Objectives:

* Safety of the workforce.
* Development of a superior workforce.
* Development of an employee-oriented culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement and high performance.
* Personal ongoing development.

Development of the HR Department

* Assists with the development & administration of HR programs, procedures and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the KWA.
* Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars.

HR Information Systems

* Maintains employee-related databases. Prepares and analyzes reports that are necessary to carry out the functions of the department and KWA. Prepares periodic reports for management, as necessary or requested.
* Manages and maintains the administrative personnel electronic files.
* Advises & assists In Home Care Administrative Assistants with the maintenance of caregiver personnel files.

Employment

* Assists in the recruitment process for exempt and nonexempt employees and interns and volunteers using the standard recruiting and hiring practices and procedures necessary to recruit and hire a superior workforce.
* Maintains recruitment advertising through electronic advertising and job fairs. In collaboration with the Director of HR, Social Media Specialist and Business Development Manager.
* Assists in review of resumes for candidates and forwards qualified candidates to hiring managers.
* Serves on interview panels as needed.
* Conducts or causes to be conducted on-boarding and off-boarding of employees, interns and volunteers.

Employee Relations

* Assists with the development of HR policies for the KWA with regard to employee relations.
* Partners with management to communicate HR policies, procedures, programs and laws.
* May participate in the conduct of investigations when employee complaints or concerns are brought forth.
* Advises managers and supervisors about the steps in the progressive discipline system of the KWA.
* Assists with the implementation and maintenance of safety and health programs. Tracks and posts OSHA-required data and files reports.

Benefits

* Provides day-to-day benefits administration services. Assist or direct employees with claim issues.
* Develops and schedules benefits orientations and other benefits training.
* Assists in administering the 401(k) plan.
* Assists in maintaining and responding to worker's compensation claims.
* Assists in maintaining and responding to unemployment claims.
* Position Requirements, Competencies and Qualifications
* Satisfactorily pass criminal history & reference checks.
* General knowledge of employment law and practices.
* Experience in the administration of benefits and compensation programs and other Human Resources programs.
* Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. Must include Excel and demonstrated skills in database management and record keeping.
* Effective oral and written communication.
* Excellent interpersonal organizational and coaching skills.
* Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.
* Ability to work with multi-cultural workforce.
* Experience with maintain workers compensation program.

3.1 Educational Level

Associate's degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business, or Organization Development or equivalent preferred.

3.2 Experience in Related Field

* Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in HR positions.
* Specialized training in employment law, employee relations, safety and labor relations, preferred.

3.3 Unique Expertise/Certification/Registrations

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification or equivalent preferred.

* Working Conditions
* Environmental parameters:
* Ability to work in an office environment
* Ability to drive to different locations.
* Physical demands:
* Type: sedentary work ability to perform administrative duties, typing, filing, bending over to low files, reaching high files.
* Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move an object.
* Work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking, standing, reaching with arms and hands, bending, stooping and driving to other offices, meetings or training.
* Work Schedule
* Ability to work 40-hour week and on call when necessary.
* Aptitude Requirements
* COGNITIVE
* Analytical:
* Ability to apply principles of logical thinking, to define problems;
* Ability to collect data and present it in appropriate manner;
* Ability to establish facts and draw valid conclusions;
* Ability to solve practical problems;
* Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagrammatic or schedule form.
* Communication:
* Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position;
* Ability to record and deliver information;
* Ability to speak distinctly and listen carefully in order to communicate effectively on all levels;
* Ability to draft work related documents;
* Ability to log in data and draft data summaries;
* Ability to answer inquiries from external customers;
* Ability to converse with disgruntled people and the general public;
* Ability to follow rules and policies of the company.
* Administrative Detail:
* Ability to complete forms; record and locate data accurately;
* Ability to pay close attention to detail and accurately distinguish data.
* MANUAL
* Motor Coordination:
* Ability to accurately reach, feel or handle equipment used in daily routine.
* Finger dexterity:
* Ability to pick, pinch or otherwise work with fingers to operate above equipment.
* Manual dexterity:
* Ability to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with hands to operate above equipment.
* VISUAL
* Near Vision:
* Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.
* Mid-range Vision:
* Clarity of vision at distance of more than 20 inches and less than 20 feet.
* Far-range Vision:
* Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more.

NOTE: The requirements for this position are indicative of the physical and mental capacities needed to satisfactorily perform the duties for the position. Reasonable accommodations, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act will be granted wherever possible.

Note:

The above job description is not comprehensive. The job responsibilities may include other duties. This job description also does not constitute an employment agreement between KWA and the employee. KWA may change the job duties as it determines to be necessary or useful to meet its needs.