HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST - BENEFITS & LEAVES
About The Position
Fosters the development of staff at all levels in the organization. Maintains updated Employee Handbook, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations related to human resources. Maintains accurate and updated files for all benefits, unemployment, LOA requests, worker’s comp claims, and any other areas required. Handles employee relations, counseling and supports branch leadership with staff performance matters. Review all terminations to ensure compliance with termination and off-boarding procedures. Assist department in training development and design of new systems to streamline HR processes. Serves as a back-up for payroll. Ensure compliance to established procedures, policies, and safety standards. Carry out all responsibilities in an honest, ethical and professional manner. Remain current with employment laws and regulations. Maintains an effective program of compliance with laws and regulations related to human resources and manages relationships with compliance agencies and YMCA legal counsel. Other duties as assigned in your specific HR area. Our Commitment to Belonging At the Channel Islands YMCA, we are committed to building bridges within our communities. We aspire to create spaces, experiences, and a culture where all people belong and feel connected.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Knowledge of State and Federal HR laws
- Complete required certifications within 60 days of hire
- Complete all required Branch and Position specific trainings as required within two weeks of hire
- Ability to obtain a criminal record clearance
- Maintain a valid California driver’s license, active participation in the California DMV Pull Program, an acceptable driving record and approval status as determined by the Channel Islands YMCA and/or its insurance carrier
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred; related work experience may offset degree requirement
- 2+ years’ previous work-related experience preferred
- PHR/SPHR Certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Fosters the development of staff at all levels in the organization
- Maintains updated Employee Handbook, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations related to human resources
- Maintain accurate and updated files for all benefits, unemployment, LOA requests, worker’s comp claims, and any other areas required
- Handles employee relations, counseling and supports branch leadership with staff performance matters
- Review all terminations to ensure compliance with termination and off-boarding procedures
- Assist department in training development and design of new systems to streamline HR processes
- Serves as a back-up for payroll
- Ensure compliance to established procedures, policies, and safety standards
- Carry out all responsibilities in an honest, ethical and professional manner
- Remain current with employment laws and regulations
- Maintains an effective program of compliance with laws and regulations related to human resources and manages relationships with compliance agencies and YMCA legal counsel
- Other duties as assigned in your specific HR area
Benefits
- FREE YMCA Family Gym Membership and Program Discounts
- FREE Medical HMO Plans Available
- Long-term Disability
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Basic Life Insurance
- Affordable Medical PPO Option
- Education Assistance Program Up To $1,500 per year
- YMCA Retirement Fund
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Leave
- Holidays
- Flexible Schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
