HR Generalist

ALL • Wyomissing, PA

51d • Onsite

About The Position

The Highlands at Wyomissing® is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support its growing team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing employee relations, benefits, leave administration, compliance, onboarding, and HR operations. The Generalist will work directly with employees and managers, helping to create a positive workplace experience while ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies. This opportunity offers broad HR responsibilities, direct interaction with leaders, meaningful work in a mission-driven senior living community, and the chance to make recommendations and improve HR processes within a supportive team culture.

Requirements

• High school Diploma or GED (required)
• 3-5 years' HRIS experience (Required)
• Knowledge of federal, state and local labor legislation (Required)
• Completion of the Highlands Hearthstone Ambassador training within 30 days of employment (Required)
• Must be able to communicate (speak and hear) clearly in person and over the phone.
• Must be able to accurately document pertinent information in writing or by computer.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.
• Ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree and 5-7 years of HR experience, a bachelors' degree and 3-5 years of HR generalist experience, or any similar combination of education and experience.
• Experience in health, human services, or community services field (Preferred)
• SHRM-CP or PHR preferred. SHRM-SCP or SPHR also accepted.
• Candidates without certification must demonstrate progressive HR experience and obtain a professional HR certification within 24 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supports a broad range of HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, leave management, workers' compensation, compliance, and employee engagement.
• Partners with leaders and employees to foster a positive workplace culture, ensure compliance with employment laws and organizational policies, and maintain the confidentiality of employee information.
• Maintains HR records, supports payroll operations, manages employee clearances, and contributes to the development and improvement of HR programs, policies, and procedures.
• Provides cross-functional support for payroll and benefits administration and serves as a designated backup to ensure continuity of operations during vacations, leaves, and other staff absences.
• Partners with leadership and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Advises employees and leadership on the implementation of policies, programs, and coordinates employee involvement programs such as employee assistance, employee meetings, wellness activities, etc.
• Assists in the development of personnel policies and recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to advance employee engagement and improve efficiency of the department and services provided.
• Administers employee leaves of absence including FMLA, ADA, Unpaid Leave, and short-term disability, ensuring accurate and timely processing and tracking.
• Administers workers' compensation claims, ensures timely claim reporting, coordinates communication among employees, supervisors, and claim administrators, and communicates work restrictions as appropriate.
• Assists with administration of employee benefits programs, including enrollment and maintenance of employee benefits records and communication of benefits information.
• Administers employment eligibility verification processes, including completion, maintenance, reverification, and retention of I-9 documentation in compliance with federal regulations.
• Supports regulatory audits, surveys, accreditation reviews, and requests for employee records by maintaining accurate personnel, licensure, training, and compliance documentation.
• Assists with compliance related to federal and state wage and hour laws, including timekeeping practices, meal and rest period requirements, overtime calculations, pay equity considerations, and payroll audits.
• Maintains compliance with data privacy, cybersecurity, and information governance practices related to employee information, HRIS systems, electronic personnel records, and confidential organizational data.
• Provides backup support for payroll and benefits administration during vacations, leaves of absence, illness, and other staffing absences to ensure continuity of operations.
• Participates in and completes all required ongoing training, including monthly online and in-person training, annual skills competencies education, and role-specific certifications.

Benefits

• Medical Screening
• Criminal History Clearance
• FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Only required if you have not lived in PA for the last 2 years)
• Immigration and naturalization (I-9) Clearance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED