Human Resources Generalist

Job Type
Full-time
Description
SUMMARY
The Human Resource Generalist will run the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department including recruitment of staff, onboarding, benefits, and leave, and enforcing diocesan policies and practices.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to benefits, performance evaluations, recognition, and engagement
• Plan, direct and supervise all activities relating to the employee benefits program. Develop, implement, and control programs in a manner that ensures cost effectiveness, market competitiveness and internal equity among employees.
• Prepares and delivers presentations regarding diocesan benefits for parishes and institutions that make requests or have special needs.
• Attend Employee Benefits Committee meetings and serve as a resource regarding processes. Works closely with insurance broker to implement committee recommendations as accepted.
• Plan administrator for retirement plans.
• Attends Lay Pension Committee meetings and serves as a resource regarding processes.
• Coordinates and serves as a point of contact for questions about benefits and retirement resources.
• Provides support to the defined benefit and 403(b) carriers by providing information on plans.
• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with hiring managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Conducts reference checks, background checks, and employee eligibility verifications.
• Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, refer complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance. Including annual ACA reporting.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, new technologies in Human Resources, and employment law.
• Develop, prepare, generate, and analyze ongoing and ad-hoc special reports pertaining to employee personnel information and data, including issues such as benefits costs, staffing levels, turnover, absenteeism, recruitment, applicant tracking, compensation promotion, etc. Effectively utilizing the data processing system to obtain, store and analyze pertinent data and information.
• Maintains integrity and confidentiality of Human Resources files and records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency with an HRIS system. (Paylocity preferred)

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• At least one year of human resource management experience is preferred.
• SHRM, PSHRA, or HRCI certification is a plus.