Description

Job purpose

The Human Resources Generalist is an integral part of the Human Resources team. The Human Resources Generalist serves as the first point of contact for staff and candidates for HR questions and guidance. This role is responsible for managing and optimizing the new hire onboarding experience and will look for opportunities to help build and promote professional development opportunities for staff.

Duties and responsibilities

• Oversee onboarding process with a focus on creating a welcoming and inclusive experience.

• Collaborate closely with other departments to coordinate resources, conduct new hire orientation (NEO) sessions and address logistical needs.

• Partner with hiring managers to involve them in the onboarding process including acting as a liaison to develop and communicate training plans for new staff upon completion of NEO

• Collaborate with talent acquisition and the Director of People and Culture to improve the pre-hire through onboarding experience, creating a smooth and positive transition for candidates as they become staff members.

• Provide necessary information and resources to facilitate a successful transition for new employees and ensures a smooth onboarding process.

• Facilitate accurate completion of new hire paperwork and develop personnel files in compliance with applicable legal requirements.

• Oversee company’s tuition reimbursement program including promoting use to staff, tracking usage, and processing reimbursements.

• Identify and support employee development opportunities and career pathways in partnership with other HR team members, managers and outside vendors (i.e. Rasmussen).

• Maintain accurate employee records, including staff files, HRIS data, and other HR documentation.

• Explore opportunities and recommend improvements to utilize HRIS system (UltiPro) to enhance employee experience.

• Respond to frequently asked questions from employees relative to standard HR policies, UltiPro, benefits, PTO, etc.; refer more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management.

• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the HR team to develop solutions, programs and policies.

• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.

• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation as appropriate.

• Embrace, support and foster the company’s culture, Code of Conduct and Mission, Vision and Values.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in Human Resources

• Previous experience with onboarding and/or training preferred.

• Experience working in hospitals and healthcare a plus.

• Experience working with an HRIS system preferred.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Ability

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with new employees and establish a positive onboarding experience.

• Strategic thinking and ability to align HR initiatives with business objectives

• Foundational understanding of HR principles and practice

• Ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues

• Ability to thrive in a rapidly changing environment

• Self-directed, able to take initiative and exercise independent judgment.

• Ability to interface with all levels of an organization; Ability to create, foster and grow business relationships with management and team members.

• Must be a highly organized and self-motivated individual able to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• Willingness and ability to develop working knowledge of Meridian Behavioral Health business and facilities in support of the position and Company goals and initiatives.

• Sound judgment and ability to handle sensitive situations and confidential information with professionalism.

• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills along with demonstrated proficiency utilizing a variety of software packages including the Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint); ability to learn and become proficient in other computer programs.

Physical Requirements

• Hearing Ability to hear staff, incoming calls, and callers.

• Vision Ability to see computer screen and written charts to document outcomes and obtain

• Speaking Ability to speak to staff and external customers.

• Sitting Approximately 5-6 hours per day.

• Standing Approximately 1-2 hours per day.

• Travel Up to 10% of time is expected by car.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)