Human Resources Generalist

Avera•Redfield, SD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Generalist supports the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department and serves as a trusted resource for employees and leaders. This role handles a broad range of HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and HRIS support, while helping foster a positive, compliant, and respectful workplace culture.

Requirements

Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
Four years’ experience in business/human services

Responsibilities

Administers employee benefit programs including SDRS, life insurance, health, dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts; manages account setup, terminations, and access removal.
Performs background checks for new hires and as needed.
Processes and reconciles employee benefit invoices, comparing invoices to payroll and withholding registers.
Maintains employee personnel files in accordance with hospital policies.
Maintains I-9 files and ensures compliance with employment eligibility requirements.
Conducts new hire orientation, including review of the personnel handbook and standards of behavior.
Responds to employee questions regarding benefits, policies, and HR procedures.
Sets up new hire records and documents employee status changes as required.
Enrolls and maintains employee records in HealthStream and administers education requirements as needed.
Responds to routine internal and external inquiries related to employment verification, benefits administration, claims processing, and job openings in accordance with hospital policy.
Posts and advertises open positions.
Provides support related to employee relations and personnel issues.
Maintains employment applications, resumes, and personnel documentation in compliance with hospital policies and government regulations.
Provides ongoing education and guidance regarding human resources policies and programs.
Maintains FMLA documentation and recordkeeping.
Serves as the primary contact for workers’ compensation recordkeeping and auditing.
Prepares SDAHO compensation data surveys and maintains employee wage ranges by job code based on survey results.
Coordinates employee badge issuance and access for new and current employees.
Provides employee data and reports to City Hall as requested (e.g., employee counts, Affordable Care Act reporting).
Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement of HR services, processes, and systems.
Monitors MyTime and attendance daily and supports supervisors with timekeeping and payroll data.
Prepares content for the monthly employee newsletter, including anniversaries, birthdays, RAVES, births, deaths, and other employee-related events.
Administers the RAVE Recognition Program and assists with organizing facility events as requested.
Provides Human Resources and Employee Relations services.
Supports policies and programs in the areas of counseling, conflict resolutions and other special activities and responsibilities.