Human Resources Generalist
About The Position
The Human Resources Generalist is a broad, hands-on role supporting employees and leaders across the Greater Philadelphia YMCA. The position helps create a strong employee experience and keep essential HR processes running smoothly across HRIS administration, recruitment, onboarding, benefits, employee relations, compliance, and other day-to-day Human Resources needs. The Generalist supports employees and managers, maintains accurate employee records, answers questions, and helps address workplace concerns. The role offers exposure to multiple areas of Human Resources rather than a narrow specialty, with opportunities to work directly with employees and leaders throughout the organization. It includes hands-on experience in HRIS administration, recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, benefits, and employee support, within a collaborative environment focused on improving the employee experience and the processes that support it. The position supports the employees who deliver the YMCA's mission.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
- Experience working with HCM/HRIS systems.
- Knowledge of applicable employment laws and Human Resources practices, including talent management, recruitment and selection, compensation, benefits, employee relations, training and development, and performance management.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees and leaders throughout the organization.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
- Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office products.
Nice To Haves
- Three to five years of experience as a Human Resources professional is strongly preferred.
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now is preferred.
- Previous experience with nonprofit or volunteer organizations is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day Human Resources operations and provide responsive guidance and assistance to employees and leaders across the organization.
- Administer HR policies, procedures, and programs while helping ensure consistent practices throughout the YMCA.
- Assist with HRIS administration, including employee data management, personnel records, reporting, system functionality, and user training.
- Facilitate hiring and onboarding processes, maintain employee information within the HRIS, and help deliver new employee orientation.
- Support recruitment efforts for exempt and nonexempt positions and other talent acquisition initiatives.
- Maintain accurate and confidential personnel records and support required compliance reviews and audits.
- Support employee relations efforts, including workplace investigations, employee relations counseling, engagement initiatives, exit interviews, and resolution of other employee concerns.
- Assist with benefits, employee communications, employment verifications, unemployment documentation, and other HR programs and processes.
- Partner with employees and leaders to answer questions, resolve concerns, and help foster a positive and engaging workplace.
- Help maintain and improve HR processes, employee communication tools, job descriptions, reporting, and other staff support systems.
- Participate in organizational meetings, training, special events, and other initiatives that support employees and the YMCA's mission.
Benefits
- Free YMCA membership with access to all branches.
- Flexible work schedule.
- Discounts on child care and summer camp programs.
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Paid time off and seven paid holidays throughout the year.
- Supplemental insurance benefits.
- Retirement planning benefits are referenced, but details are not specified.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
