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Form of workPOSITION TITLE: HR GENERALIST
REPORTS TO: Human Resources Director
FSLA: Exempt
Rate: $28.00
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The HR Generalist plays an integral role in maintaining the culture by consistently applying human resource practice and policy. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: recruitment, benefits administration, employee relations, training, onboarding, and policy implementation.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Recruits, screens, and interviews job applicants to match experience with specific job-related requirements.
- Must attend all recruitment activities, including career fairs and networking events in the NKY area.
- Assist in creating a recruitment plan and calendar according to agency needs.
- Generating official internal documents such as offer letters.
- Assist in creating onboarding plans and educating newly hired employees on HR policies, internal procedures, and regulations.
- Assist with benefits administration management (enrollment, changes, responding to questions, etc.) Participates in the Wellness and Safety Committee.
- Back up to process payroll
- Assist with new employee orientations, preparing and processing new hire paperwork, and filing employee paperwork.
- Assist in tracking annual performance evaluations.
- Provide support for employee functions and Company events.
- Other duties as required and assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate degree, preferably in human resources or business (or related experience)
- Ideally, 3 to 5 years of Human Resources experience, including recruiting.
- Professional accreditation (PHR or similar) desired
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills
- Advanced knowledge of productivity software, database management, and Internet search methods
- Ability to effectively communicate and relate with all levels in the organization.
- Familiarity with job boards and computer systems designed specifically for HR.
- Must have the ability to maintain complete confidentiality of all employee information.
- Proven success in conducting interviews using various methods (phone, video, email, in-person)
- Good understanding of technology and its use to improve business processes.
- Strong computer skills – including proficiency with Word, PowerPoint & Excel
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of the job successfully. In-person attendance is essential due to the interactive nature of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
- Ability to travel when required.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
*NKCAC is an equal opportunity. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, women, bilingual people, and former or current recipients of public assistance to apply for available positions.
NKCAC IS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
