Human Resources Generalist

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems
• Active listening by giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Critical thinking through the use of logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
• The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
• Demonstrates healthy interpersonal boundaries by using a teamwork style and cooperative demeanor in working with others
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field from accredited institution
• Two years of experience as a HR Generalist
• Maintain a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License
• Experience with HRIS software
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Able to talk and hear ordinary conversation and phone communications

Responsibilities

• Maintains an active and documented recruitment strategy and executable recruitment plan : screens resumes, interviews candidates (by phone or in person), administers appropriate assessments and reference / background checking, makes recommendations for hire (or not hire) and delivers employment offers for both exempt and nonexempt position openings
• Creating onboarding plans and educating newly hired employees on HR policies, internal procedures and regulations
• Use HR software to manage payroll and employee benefits, including bonuses, leaves, and conduct absences administration
• Support employees with efficient problem-solving when any human resources issues arise
• Recommend and develop employee relations practices to foster a positive employer-employee relations
• Writes and updates job descriptions as needed with management approval
• Generates job postings using various recruitment channels (social media, websites, job boards, radio ads, newspaper ads, etc.)
• Extends employment offers, secures employment references, ensures, and schedules pre-employment physical / drug screens
• Maintains employee referral, tuition reimbursement, and professional development programs
• Completes weekly reports on all recruitment, retention and employment activity; completes monthly and quarterly rollup staffing reports for management with turnover metrics
• Conducts exit and stay interviews .s
• Maintains employee confidence by keeping human resource information confidential
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
• This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Knowledge of Applicant Tracking System set up and execution
• Talking to others to convey information effectively
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• This job operates in a professional office environment
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment
• Able to sit, stand, and walk for periods of time
• Able to travel to different location sites
• Able to use hands and fingers to operate common office equipment- PCs, faxes, telephones, etc
• and reach with hands working with files
• Verbal aggression of residents
• Exposure to household cleaning products
• Slight risk of contact with blood-borne pathogens

Job description

Description

We are looking for a HR Generalist to be based at our Philadelphia locations. This position will report to the HR Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains an active and documented recruitment strategy and executable recruitment plan : screens resumes, interviews candidates (by phone or in person), administers appropriate assessments and reference / background checking, makes recommendations for hire (or not hire) and delivers employment offers for both exempt and nonexempt position openings.
• Creating onboarding plans and educating newly hired employees on HR policies, internal procedures and regulations
• Use HR software to manage payroll and employee benefits, including bonuses, leaves, and conduct absences administration
• Support employees with efficient problem-solving when any human resources issues arise
• Recommend and develop employee relations practices to foster a positive employer-employee relations
• Writes and updates job descriptions as needed with management approval
• Generates job postings using various recruitment channels (social media, websites, job boards, radio ads, newspaper ads, etc.)
• Extends employment offers, secures employment references, ensures, and schedules pre-employment physical / drug screens
• Maintains employee referral, tuition reimbursement, and professional development programs
• Completes weekly reports on all recruitment, retention and employment activity; completes monthly and quarterly rollup staffing reports for management with turnover metrics
• Conducts exit and stay interviews .s.
• Maintains employee confidence by keeping human resource information confidential
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE

1. Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

2. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

3. Knowledge of Applicant Tracking System set up and execution

SKILLS

3. Active listening by giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

4. Talking to others to convey information effectively.

5. Critical thinking through the use of logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

6. Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

ABILITIES

1. The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

2. The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

3. Demonstrates healthy interpersonal boundaries by using a teamwork style and cooperative demeanor in working with others

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field from accredited institution.
• Two years of experience as a HR Generalist
• Maintain a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License.
• Experience with HRIS software
• Preferred but not required SHRM certified professional credential
• Preferred : experience in healthcare

Physical Demands :

1. Able to sit, stand, and walk for periods of time

2. Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

3. Able to talk and hear ordinary conversation and phone communications

4. Able to travel to different location sites

Equipment Operation :

1. Able to use hands and fingers to operate common office equipment- PCs, faxes, telephones, etc. and reach with hands working with files

Hazards of Position :

1. Verbal aggression of residents.

2. Exposure to household cleaning products.

3. Slight risk of contact with blood-borne pathogens.