Human Resource Generalist

Covenant Living Communities and Services•Plantation, FL

4d•$26 - $36

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 standard HR processes and operations, improves HR metrics, maintains compliance records, assists with employee separations and payroll administration, maintains confidential employee files, and coordinates onboarding. The Generalist also identifies HR challenges and manages employee relations cases from start to finish. The position promotes a positive work environment and an engaged employee experience by reducing employee relations issues, improving engagement, coordinating recognition programs and events, and responding to employee inquiries about HR policies and procedures.

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.
Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office or community setting; ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods, occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist, and lift, carry, push, or pull light to moderate weights up to 50 lbs.
Ability to operate various equipment based on department and weather conditions.
Ability to perform repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements such as typing or writing.
Near visual acuity for work at approximately 20 inches or less, including working with small objects, reading small print, and using computers; far visual acuity at 20 feet or more to recognize features; and peripheral vision.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Support communities in following standard Human Resources processes and operational procedures, including payroll, Workday transactions, self-service, and recruitment.
Improve standard HR metrics, including turnover, Workers Compensation claims management, employee engagement, unemployment claims management, employee litigation, and data integrity audits.
Ensure compliance requirements are met through accurate record keeping, including requirements for 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 employee information is confidential and accurate.
Support new employee onboarding by organizing or facilitating orientation sessions, collecting paperwork, and coordinating with relevant departments.
Identify HR challenges, analyze situations, and propose solutions to address community-specific issues.
Manage employee relations cases from start to finish.
Cultivate a positive work environment and support excellent leadership to reduce employee relations issues and enable an engaged employee experience.
Improve employee engagement, including reducing employee relations issues and complaints and increasing engagement scores.
Coordinate employee recognition programs and events.
Manage employee inquiries regarding HR policies and procedures.