Human Resources Generalist

Compassus•Brentwood, TN

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist I models Compassus values and promotes its philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as a foundation. The role upholds the Code of Ethical Conduct, promotes positive working relationships across the company and with external stakeholders, and ensures compliance with legal obligations in employment matters. It supports colleague relations, including facilitating performance plans to maintain staff compliance. The Human Resources Generalist collaborates with team members and leaders to resolve employment matters, investigates complaints and compliance concerns, applies company policies equitably, and manages compliance matters involving employment regulations. The role also partners with the Employment Law team on legal claims, tracks complaints and reports status to HR management, and prepares or amends policies and procedures in response to legal requirements.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and calculate rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and to present information and respond to questions from leaders, colleagues, investors, and external parties.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English.
Ability to articulate and embrace hospice philosophy.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
At least two years of relevant Human Resources Management experience, preferably focused on colleague (employee) relations.
Prior Human Resources experience in healthcare.
PHR certification.
SHRM-CP certification or progress toward certification.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with team members and leaders to resolve employment matters positively and effectively.
Conduct thorough investigations of complaints from management and team members at all organizational levels, including investigations reported by the compliance department.
Ensure uniform and equitable application of company policies and procedures.
Build trust and acceptance with departmental management by facilitating timely, integrity-based solutions.
Investigate and manage compliance matters related to FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Title VII, and other employment regulations, and maintain federal and state compliance on HR matters.
Partner with the Employment Law team to respond to EEOC, DOL, and other legal claims.
Track issues and complaints and develop status reports for HR management.
Prepare new or amended policies and procedures in response to new laws and to ensure continued compliance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations.
Facilitate the issuance of performance plans to maintain staff compliance.
Perform other duties as assigned.