Human Resources Generalist

JOB SUMMARY:

The Human Resource Generalist / Recruiter aids with and facilitates the human resource processes for the organization and is responsible for completing a variety of tasks to support the daily and overall operations of the HR department.

Duties include managing employee recruitment, hiring and orienting new employees, assisting with payroll data maintenance and tracking, record keeping, tracking and producing multiple monthly metrics and maintaining vital employee records and enrollments.

This role assists with administering employee health and welfare plans and acts as liaison between employees and insurance providers. This position resolves benefits-related problems and ensures positive employee relations.

HR Generalists typical responsibilities include:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Majority of duties, but not meant to be all-inclusive nor prevent other duties from being assigned as necessary.)

1. Provide a wide range of support to the Human Resources / Payroll Departments.
2. Assists with employee recruitment and hiring process, including creating job postings and monitoring the ADP recruitment platform, managing our social network recruitment, in collaboration with our Communications Coordinator, processing reference checks, presenting requests for approval of new hires, extending approved offers to candidates and coordinating and participating in the new hire orientation process.
3. Submits new-employee background checks and Vermont’s DET New Hire submissions.
4. Tracking and processing payroll updates and assisting with the documentation of employee compensation and benefits.
5. Administers health and welfare plans, including enrollments, changes and terminations. Processes required documents through payroll and insurance providers to ensure accurate record-keeping and proper deductions.
6. Track employee status and benefit changes to ensure proper deduction levels.
7. Performs customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions.
8. Compiling and maintaining paper, digital and electronic employee records.
9. Maintains I-9s, pre-employment physical assessment clearance to work reports, and employee immunization records.
10. Manages the organization’s compliance training platform, in collaboration with our Risk Manager/CCO.
11. Supporting HR-related training programs, workshops and seminars
12. Participate in the organization’s Wellness Committee/Program.
13. Assist with employee functions, throughout the organization.
14. Maintains compliance with the credentialing procedures for the initial and recurring review of other clinical staff, as governed by the Health Resource & Services Administration (HRSA).
15. Assists with processing of terminations documentation.
16. Schedules meetings and interviews as requested by the director of HR.
17. Supporting internal and external inquiries and requests related to the HR department.
18. Abide by the organization’s Compliance Program and Standards of Conduct during term of employment.
19. This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned as deemed necessary.
20. As a member of the Administrative Team, contribute to the Team’s high standards of providing support and assistance to all Lamoille Health Partners’ employees in a professional and reliable manner, and to take on additional tasks to support the work of the Administrative Dept, where appropriate.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: (Minimum education, experience, technical and communication skill levels and licenses/certificates normally required to perform the duties of this position.)

1. High school diploma; associates/bachelors’ degree preferred.
2. Minimum three years HR experience, preferably with desire to grow and develop their role.
3. PHR or SHRM-CP certification highly preferred.
4. Experience in a confidential health care setting preferred and ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
5. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
6. Effective and proven interpersonal skills, including the ability to handle sensitive situations.
7. Excellent organizational, planning and prioritizing skills.
8. Ability to undertake and manage several tasks simultaneously.
9. Experience and interest in employee wellness programs preferred.
10. Ability to determine priorities and make decisions with minimum or no direction where appropriate, and to work collaboratively.
11. Ability to work under pressure, often to short deadlines, without compromising the quality or standard of service delivery.
12. Ability to work effectively as a team member.
13. Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Outlook and Excel.

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

1. Accountable for personal responsibilities and results driven.