HR Generalist

Community Health Center of Buffalo•Buffalo, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

A Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Buffalo, NY is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to manage daily HR operations. This role involves handling a variety of HR functions with varying complexities for the health center.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management abilities.
Proficiency in analytical thinking, problem-solving, and task prioritization.
Ability to maintain integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Thorough understanding of employment-related laws and regulations.
Proficiency in the MS Office suite and the ability to quickly adapt to HRIS, payroll, and talent management systems.
Associates degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field, with three (3) years of full-time progressive HR experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Preferred experience in Provider credentialing.
SHRM-CP designation is a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensure the FQHC's compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations relevant to human resources and payroll activities.
Support the HR Director in overseeing HR programs for a staff of over 150, covering recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compensation, benefits, leaves administration, performance management, employee engagement programs, and training and development.
Lead Provider and Staff recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes in collaboration with department managers to identify necessary skills and competencies for positions.
Manage Provider credentialing/privileging and re-credentialing processes.
Manage the performance evaluation program, making adjustments as necessary and implementing updates.
Monitor and document employee training compliance, and conduct in-service trainings on HR-related topics when required.
Engage in employee and labor relations activities, assisting managers in addressing disciplinary actions and terminations.
Supervise the maintenance of employee personnel records to ensure compliance with retention requirements.
Coordinate both external and internal audits to ensure HR department compliance.
Collaborate with third-party benefits administrators/brokers to troubleshoot employee benefit issues.
Oversee the bi-weekly payroll process, including reviewing timecards, processing payroll data, and maintaining an accurate payroll database.
Provide essential written documentation, maintain necessary records, reports, and statistics, and contribute to Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance initiatives.
Contribute to short and long-term strategic planning efforts for the FQHC.
Regularly attend meetings and fulfill other relevant duties as assigned.