Human Resource Generalist

Silver Cross Hospital•New Lenox, IL

1d•$24 - $30

About The Position

Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We’re known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serve…and for each other. Come join us! It’s the way you want to be treated. Position Summary: Provides support and performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to employee relations, leave administration, disciplinary matters; and investigations; performance and talent management. Working under minimal supervision, HR Generalist will provide support to employees and managers and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the HR department. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Collaborate with and counsel department managers and employees on preventing and resolving non-complex workplace issues. Support subject-matter expert on leave of absence administration including generating leave reports and tracking leaves in Workday. Ensure employee leaves of absence in are compliance with policies and regulations (i.e. disability leaves, FMLA, VESSA, etc.). Conduct employee interactive process regarding leave processes and paperwork. Manage follow up and correspondence with employees and management regarding expected return to work dates. Update the leave vendor and appropriate HR staff on specific employee leaves. Assist with the Accommodation process to ensure compliance with ADA. Handle unemployment compensation cases, including participation during hearings and prepares and provide responses to unemployment vendor. Provide guidance and interpretation to employees and managers on Silver Cross workplace policies. Assist in updating workplace (HR) policies and procedures. Plan, coordinate and implement HR orientations for new and promoted leaders. Assist in the implementation of employee recognition programs (e.g. Bengtson, Tree Decorating Contest, etc.). Identify, analyze, and address root cause, patterns and trends. Conducts exit interviews. Undertakes special HR projects as assigned. Identify opportunities for process and system improvements.

Requirements

Excellent documentation skills
Well-developed planning, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong problem-solving skills
Knowledge of HR regulations and best practices
Proficiency in MS Office
Bachelor’s Degree.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with and counsel department managers and employees on preventing and resolving non-complex workplace issues.
Support subject-matter expert on leave of absence administration including generating leave reports and tracking leaves in Workday.
Ensure employee leaves of absence in are compliance with policies and regulations (i.e. disability leaves, FMLA, VESSA, etc.).
Conduct employee interactive process regarding leave processes and paperwork.
Manage follow up and correspondence with employees and management regarding expected return to work dates.
Update the leave vendor and appropriate HR staff on specific employee leaves.
Assist with the Accommodation process to ensure compliance with ADA.
Handle unemployment compensation cases, including participation during hearings and prepares and provide responses to unemployment vendor.
Provide guidance and interpretation to employees and managers on Silver Cross workplace policies.
Assist in updating workplace (HR) policies and procedures.
Plan, coordinate and implement HR orientations for new and promoted leaders.
Assist in the implementation of employee recognition programs (e.g. Bengtson, Tree Decorating Contest, etc.).
Identify, analyze, and address root cause, patterns and trends.
Conducts exit interviews.
Undertakes special HR projects as assigned.
Identify opportunities for process and system improvements.