Human Resources Generalist

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Do you enjoy helping people, giving back to your community and have a background working in Human Resources? If you said YES, you may be the ideal candidate for Goodwill's HR Generalist position. We are looking for a team member who is highly organized, has excellent communication, the ability to multitask and is motivated to join our growing organization.
Goodwill Industries of New Mexico offers: Paid Time Off, Floating Holidays, Dental, Vision & Medical Coverage, 403b Retirement Plan with a match, Educational Assistance, work-life balance and more.
Pay starts at $21/hr., negotiable depending on experience.
Position Summary: Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the Human Resources department by advising, administering, recording and evaluating employee relations and Human Resources policies, procedures, and practices. Responsible for employee onboarding or offboarding in addition to other administrative tasks that are part of employee record management and Human Resources. Ensures all Human Resources policies, procedures and practices are maintained in accordance with established laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adherence to the attendance and punctuality policies of Goodwill.
• Exhibit excellent customer service skills as related to your position.
• Monitors hiring and recruiting strategies for efficiency; posts all GINM openings; revises processes and procedures to reflect current recruitment strategies and improve overall effectiveness in conjunction with the HR Manager.
• Provides advice and guidance on the consistent interpretation of human resource policies and procedures as they relate to GINM's objectives and employees; investigates and resolves employee complaints and concerns as identified or assigned.
• Assists in the administration of human resource policies and procedures of GINM; including interpreting human resource policies and procedures for employees and management staff to ensure adherence, consistency, and fairness.
• Enters, manages, updates and maintains GINM agency employee actions to include hiring, orientations, promotions, demotions, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, wage adjustments and separations through the online HRIS and payroll systems; ensures accuracy of all data. Conducts bi-annual HRIS/Payroll system audits.
• Full working knowledge and understanding of GINM's HRIS system, and responsible for accurate data entry.
• Maintains monthly service awards tracking sheet and distribute service checks and letters.
• Ensures that GINM is in compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Maintains the online application system, ensures job postings, employment records, and policies are accurate and updated. Ensures background checks are completed.
• Manages FMCSA inquires and processes.
• Ensure GINM compliance with all DOT federal/states regulations.
• Gather documentation and prepare responses, as assigned for unemployment claim.
• Maintains and updates organizational chart.
• Oversees distribution of GINM shirts to new employees across the organization
• Prepares other HR-related documents and other communication as directed.
• Maintains personnel records, agency records, files, training materials, HR documents and databases; ensure records are accurate and updated. Archive according to the document destruction policy.
• Assist in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of the department in relation to established goals. Recommend new approaches and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of the department and services performed.
• Represents GINM to external agencies, consultants, and other organizations and individuals.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Excellent knowledge of GINM's organizational practices, policies and procedures, and compliance with the same.
• Ensures HIPAA compliance.
• Responsible for CARF compliance and maintaining standards in areas of responsibility.
• Implements CARF standards into all programs and follows professional ethics as set in the Code of Conduct/Business Ethics policy.
• Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Requirements

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Knowledge of and compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Goodwill policies and procedures, CARF standards, and employment law.
• Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs.
• Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, demonstrate time management skills, and meet strict timelines and deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, representatives of funding and regulatory agencies, and the public.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to exhibit excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Ability to carry out instructions in verbal and written format.
• Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate time management skills.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; see, speak and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, walk, and stand. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and lift/move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and or abilities required for the position. Individuals must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test. Individuals must have a valid New Mexico driver's license, liability insurance, insurability under the agency insurance carrier, dependable vehicle and a clean driving record.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or three to four years of progressive work experience in Human Resources. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Professional Human Resources (PHR) Certification or other Human Resources Certification, preferred.
• Bilingual, a plus

Salary Description
$21hr., negotiable depending on experience.