Human Resources Generalist
About The Position
The HR Generalist position contributes to the daily operations that align our culture and teams with the Goodwill organizations’ mission, vision and values. The mission of Southern Oregon Goodwill Industries is to enable employment by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, while committing to sustainable practices. Handles a variety of human resources tasks, such as recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, HRIS data input/audit, employee relations, performance management, and compliance. Works closely with other SOGI team members to administer essential HR functions and further our mission.
Requirements
- Able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and meet Goodwill’s performance standards.
- Willing and able to follow Southern Oregon Goodwill’s formal Code of Conduct.
- Demonstrated commitment to valuing our culture, contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
- Detail-oriented with the highest level of integrity and confidentiality.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to independently manage tasks and set priorities.
- Associate degree in HR or related field, but experience and/or other training/certification may be substituted for the education.
- Two years’ experience in HR and/or benefit administration.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor's degree in human resources or related field of study is preferred.
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or similar certification credential is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assists in carrying out the functions of the human resources department.
- Maintains all files and records in up-to-date status, and according to highest standard of labor laws and Goodwill policies.
- Processes client intern entrance to programs, new hires, employee maintenance, employment terminations, and unemployment claims.
- Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success.
- Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.
- May conduct training for employees as a group or individual.
- Facilitates benefits administration, including day-to-day employee inquiries, processing enrollments/changes, monthly allocations, and reporting, and helping execute annual benefits enrollment process.
- Effectively interprets implications of FMLA/OFLA/CFRA, ADA and other legal entitlements as they relate to leaves of absences/disabilities.
- Processes and administers all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, personal, disability and FMLA/OFLA/CFRA and other leave types.
- Assists with social event planning, coordination, and execution to promote an engaged culture.
- Identify and drive process improvement efforts, leveraging systems and tools to automate and eliminate manual work where possible.
- Provides support to business leaders as assigned.
- Participates in recruitment efforts.
- Responds to frequent questions regarding established department procedures, policies and services and assists within scope of authority and refers others to appropriate individual.
- Develops knowledge of and remains current on safety programs; participates on safety committee and works with Risk Manager to ensure timely processes.
- Provides administrative support services for supervisors; works on research and special projects.
- Compiles and verifies data from a variety of sources and makes reports as required.
- Monitors data for EEOC, OSHA, CARF and other regulatory bodies and prepares necessary reports.
- Performs other duties as assigned that would lead to successful operation of department, team and/or mission.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
