Human Resource Generalist

Covenant Living•Plantation, FL

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist provides expert advice and support on human resource management, including recruitment, training, employee relations, performance management, and compliance with employment laws. The role supports consistent HR processes and operational standards across the community, including payroll, Workday transactions, self-service, and recruitment. It works to improve HR metrics and maintain compliance through strong recordkeeping and accurate employee information. The Generalist supports employee onboarding, separations, payroll administration, and employee inquiries, and manages employee relations cases from start to finish. The role also helps cultivate a positive work environment, improve employee engagement, and coordinate employee recognition programs and events.

Requirements

At least 2 years of professional-level experience in human resources.
Deep understanding of HR policies and procedures.
Ability to manage employee relations cases.
Project management experience within an HR context.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong critical thinking skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Regular, predictable attendance.
Ability to work in an office or community setting and meet the stated physical requirements, including prolonged sitting or standing, occasional bending and reaching, handling light to moderate weight up to 50 lbs, operating department equipment, repetitive typing or writing, and the specified near, far, and peripheral vision requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.
Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification.

Responsibilities

Support community accountability to standard Human Resources processes and order of operations, including payroll, Workday transactions, self-service, and recruitment.
Continuously improve standard metrics, including turnover, Workers Compensation claims management, employee engagement scores, unemployment claims management, employee litigation, and data integrity audits.
Ensure compliance requirements are met through strong recordkeeping, including annual surveys, complaint surveys, state inspections, and mock surveys.
Assist with conducting exit interviews and processing employee separations.
Assist with payroll administration and maintain accurate employee records for payroll purposes.
Maintain HR files and ensure confidentiality and accuracy of employee information.
Support new employee onboarding by organizing or facilitating orientation sessions, collecting necessary paperwork, and coordinating with relevant departments.
Identify HR challenges, analyze situations, and propose solutions to address specific issues within a community.
Manage employee relations cases from start to finish.
Cultivate a positive work environment and support excellent leadership to reduce employee relations issues and foster an engaged employee experience.
Improve employee engagement, as evidenced by reducing employee relations issues and complaints and increasing engagement scores.
Coordinate employee recognition programs and events.
Manage employee inquiries regarding HR policies and procedures.