HR Generalist - Human Resources - FT Days

Sky Lakes Medical Center•Klamath Falls, OR

About The Position

The HR Generalist provides consultative human resources support to multiple assigned client groups. The role advises line managers on performance management and assists with hiring, corrective actions, employee relations matters, investigations, grievances, policy interpretation, and employee questions. It also supports onboarding, HR data entry and reporting, compliance, leave administration, and the Medical Center’s drug-free workplace policies. The HR Generalist maintains current knowledge of employment laws, regulations, trends, and best practices, and assists with company projects as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or an HR-related discipline.
2–4 years of previous Human Resources experience.
Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills with employees and all levels of management.
Ability to create a working environment of open communication and trust.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and multitasking abilities.
Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
Ability to use HRIS.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
Ability to work independently and with others.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to communicate with people with varied personalities.

Nice To Haves

PHR/SPHR-CP certification.

Responsibilities

Provide consultative human resources support to multiple assigned client groups.
Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management, including coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions.
Assist with hiring and corrective actions.
Attend and participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
Provide employee relations support to employees and managers, including resolving issues.
Conduct effective, thorough, and objective employee relations inquiries and investigations.
Assist with or conduct grievances.
Enter and/or double-check data.
Provide guidance on and interpretation of HR policies.
Administer the new-hire orientation process.
Provide data analysis and reporting to support business groups.
Answer employee questions about HR-related topics.
Cross-train in HR Assistant job functions to provide backup when necessary.
Participate in professional activities to stay abreast of changes and developments in the field.
Provide general counseling to employees and students on career guidance, work, or policy-related issues.
May conduct compliance audits.
Administer the Medical Center’s drug-free workplace policies and procedures, including random drug screens.
May provide employees and managers with leave paperwork, respond to questions, and track leaves.
Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex or sensitive matters to appropriate staff.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and recommended best practices; review policies and practices to maintain compliance.
Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
Assist with implementation of company projects as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.