Human Resources Generalist

Administer the daily functions of the Human Resources department.
Job Description

The Human Resources Generalist will administer the daily functions of the Human Resources department including interviewing and onboarding staff, administering benefits and leave, HRIS system management and enforcing company policies and practices.

Qualifications
  • Associate’s degree in human resources or related field preferred.
  • Three years of human resources or related experience required with at least two years working with HRIS systems required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including proven dispute resolution skills.
  • Thorough understanding of federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws and regulations.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google, and social media.
  • YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.
  • Human Resources Certification preferred; SHRM-CP or PHR.
Essential Functions
  • Administer compensation and benefit plans while driving the benefits strategy to ensure effective delivery of information and processes.
  • Enrolling, maintaining, and terminating full-time employees in medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurances and other benefit plan options.
  • Ensure changes to employee data in the HRIS system including benefit coverage elections, compensation and status changes are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and certifications.
  • Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
  • Implements and administers new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
  • Track eligibility dates for healthcare under ACA and notify employees of available benefits. Perform ACA year end processes.
  • Work with broker and third-party agents to resolve employee issues as well as on regular communication pieces for employees.
  • Plan, coordinate and assist with open enrollment annually including updating rates and plan changes in communications and HRIS system.
  • Process and manage unemployment questionnaires and claims while working as a liaison between third party administrator and the YMCA.
  • Manage/update the Y USA Directory information; accept requests for access to Y Exchange.
  • Assist team with projects and daily correspondences.
  • Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
  • Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
  • Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, investigations and terminations.
  • 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.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
  • Developing Self and Others
  • Collaboration
  • Inclusion
  • Functional Expertise