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 and serves as a resource for employees and managers on HR-related topics. The role supports performance management, employee relations, investigations, hiring and corrective actions, grievances, onboarding, HR data and reporting, policy interpretation, and leave administration. It also helps maintain compliance with employment laws and regulations, administers drug-free workplace procedures, and contributes to HR projects and professional activities. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline and 2–4 years of prior human resources experience. The preferred qualification is PHR/SPHR-CP certification. The work involves prolonged sitting and computer use, frequent interruptions, and communication with people with varied personalities. The employee must maintain strict confidentiality, work independently and collaboratively, and may need to lift up to 15 pounds.

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.
High attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and ability to multitask.
Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
Ability to use HRIS and Microsoft Office tools.
Ability to communicate with people with varied personalities.
Ability to work independently and with others.
Must maintain strict confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

PHR/SPHR-CP certification.

Responsibilities

Provide consultative HR 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 thorough and objective employee relations inquiries and investigations.
Assist with or conduct grievances.
Enter and/or double-check data.
Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation.
Administer the new-hire orientation process.
Provide data analysis and reporting to support business groups.
Answer employees’ questions about HR-related topics.
Cross-train in HR Assistant job functions to provide backup when necessary.
Participate in professional activities to keep abreast of changes and developments in the field.
Provide general counseling on career guidance and work- or policy-related issues to employees and students.
Conduct compliance audits as needed.
Administer the Medical Center’s drug-free workplace policies and procedures, including random drug screens.
Provide leave paperwork to employees and managers, respond to questions, and track leaves as needed.
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.