Senior Hr Generalist

Description
Reimagine
JOB DESCRIPTION
Sofia Martinez
CEO

1. SUMMARY

Direct the activities for the Human Resources and Facilities teams. Provide broad strategic Human Resources consulting to leaders of the agency, advise and implement proactive people strategies that support mission, goals, and Core Values while also ensuring Human Resources compliance. Collaborate as needed to identify leadership, management, and employee needs, and implement strategies to support those needs across the organization. Successfully lead the implementation of various programs - including but not limited to leadership continuity, performance management, talent development, employee advocacy programs and processes, and total rewards and wellness programs. Partner with the Programs and Dir, Admissions & Training on learning and development programs inclusive of mandatory training; compliance and leading training as facilitator or subject matter expert. Provide front line direction, guidance and support for leadership and management within the agency around organization initiatives, employee relations issues, compliance and workforce planning.

1. 2. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY

Priority
Major Responsibility
%
1st
Set the departmental goals for both HR and Facilities and lead the teams' in execution of goals
25
2nd
Manage and communicate the roll-out and implementation of programs, initiatives, policies and procedures and tools including change management, compliance and performance management.
20
3rd
Leads workforce planning, skill requirements, gap assessments, and employment strategies in alignment with broader agency needs.
10
4th
Proactively identifies opportunities to improve team, functional and departmental effectiveness. Develop solutions in collaboration with HR team and management where required
20
5th
Manage employee relations issues, and conduct employee investigations working closely with management, legal and HR leadership.
25

1. 3. PERSONALLY PERFORMED DUTIES

• Leads elements of special projects as required that help drive business alignment and results
• Serve as key point of contact for the agency and provide first contact resolution related to HR initiatives, performance and operational needs
• Identify agency needs to develop various HR initiatives to improve the culture and enhance engagement
• Guide, manage, and ensure consistency of HR practices through coaching and development of managers
• Performs projects, research, and deliverables independently with minimal guidance and support from the CHRO
• Partners with business on performance needs and gap analysis. Recommend and aid with providing solutions. Partner with management to effectively offer advice, counsel and recommendation to effectively lead their team based on HR best practices
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
• May need to work additional hours outside of normal business hours as required by the job
• Occasional travel may be required to various facility locations

1. 4. JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 15+ years of experience in HR with 5-7 years in a generalist or business partner/consulting role

Education:

• B.S. or B.A in HR, Business or related field or equivalent experience
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred

Overall Related Experience:

• Excellent partnering (relationship building) and consultative skills
• Expert communication skills, including strong presentation capabilities
• Effective interpersonally to be able to influence others and collaborate across multiple levels of leadership
• Team player with ability to work with various stakeholders & levels of employees/executives
• Proven critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• High degree of personal accountability and ownership

1. 5. COMPETENCIES

• Problem Solving: Solving-Clearly defines the contents and characteristics of a problem; searching for rational procedures and approaches to propose the best problem-solving solutions

• Business Mind: Identifies and analyzes various issues related to present and future business, exploring successful opportunities and proposing directional changes.

• Listening and Communication: Clearly understands fellow team members and efficiently conveys one's thoughts using adequate communication channels and methods.

• Negotiation: Utilizes various persuasive methods to acquire desired objectives from opposing negotiators; negotiating and agreeing to conditions that mutually satisfy and benefit the negotiating parties from a long-term perspective.

• Prompt Judgement and Action: Uses prompt judgments and actions based on professionalism and experiences to find problem-solving solutions in unexpected situations.

1. 6. SKILLS

• Must possess knowledge of management-employee relations and the principles, practices, and procedures of human resources management.
• Must have the ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with executive and management staff and line team members.
• Must possess general knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to human resources.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must possess strong organizational, project and time management skills.
• Must possess the ability to supervise, lead and direct projects and team members.

1. 7. PROBLEM SOLVING/DECISION MAKING

This position is expected to exercise a High level of discretion and independent judgment regarding decisions on critical issues, problem identification, problem solving, etc. There are policies and procedures to guide decision-making along with management support and leadership.
I have read, understand, and will perform the above duties as assigned. I possess the PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS established for this position, and I can perform the ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION described above with or without accommodation.