HR Generalist II

Cleveland Clinic•Colesville, MD

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Generalist II supports employees and leaders through complex employee relations matters, strategic HR initiatives, and day-to-day HR operations. The role supports the Director, HR Services in developing and implementing human resources strategies and addressing workforce needs for an assigned Institute, Division, or Hospital. It provides counsel and direction to management across employee relations, compensation, performance management and development, team effectiveness, and employee engagement. The position serves as a trusted advisor while providing hands-on HR support, with particular emphasis on employee relations and frontline leader support. The caregiver is expected to work independently, think creatively, and collaborate across teams to support positive employee experiences. The position is based at Marymount Hospital, with periodic visits to an ambulatory surgery center (ASC). The posting describes part-time daytime work, with a schedule of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Physical requirements include remaining stationary for extended periods, traveling throughout the hospital system and sometimes off-site, operating a computer and other office equipment, and communicating and exchanging accurate information. Standard precautions and personal protective equipment are required as appropriate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field and five years of progressive HR experience; OR an associate’s degree and five years of progressive Human Resources experience plus two additional years of related experience, including project management experience; OR a high school diploma/GED and five years of progressive Human Resources experience plus four additional years of related experience, including project management experience.
Knowledge of employment and labor laws, including EEO, FLSA, OSHA, FMLA, ADA, and NLRA.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with group facilitation and presentation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to travel throughout the hospital system and, in some locations, off-site.
Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods, operate a computer and other office equipment, and communicate and exchange accurate information.
Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
Comply with Cleveland Clinic’s influenza prevention program, including annual influenza vaccination or an approved exemption.
Employment offers are followed by controlled-substance testing.

Nice To Haves

Human Resources certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.
Prior healthcare experience.
Exposure to HR strategy, change initiatives, or process improvement.
Demonstrated expertise in employee relations.
Proficiency and experience in HR FMLA and employee relations.
Experience supporting frontline managers and leaders.
Strong policy interpretation and compliance judgment.
Responsive, customer-oriented mindset.
Excellent communication skills and a transparent, approachable, trusted-advisor style.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Serve as a confidential advisor on employee relations, performance management, corrective and disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, Right of Review, and investigations.
Interpret and apply HR policies and programs across all levels of caregivers.
Conduct employee investigations and facilitate the Right of Review process.
Partner with HR Centers of Excellence, including Talent, Compensation, and Legal, to support caregiver and organizational needs.
Counsel client groups and facilitate conflict resolution.
Analyze HR and business metrics and provide recommendations to leadership.
Support communication and implementation of HR Centers of Excellence programs across the organization.
Support workforce planning activities, including promotions, equity reviews, and job reclassifications, and provide recommendations to leadership.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements, including Joint Commission, CMS, and ODH.
Support regulatory practices that promote fair and equitable treatment of caregivers.
Determine development needs for specific segments of the organization and provide developmental training as appropriate.
Monitor compliance with organizational initiatives, including compliance training, flu vaccination, and engagement.
Participate in leadership councils and committees as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.