Human Resources Generalist
The Methodist Home of Kentucky, Inc.•Nicholasville, KY
•Onsite
About The Position
The HR Generalist – Nicholasville, KY provides comprehensive human resources support for multiple statewide programs, serving as the primary point of contact for recruitment, onboarding, employee records, compliance, and ongoing personnel processes. This position works to ensure consistent application of HR policies while supporting the operational needs of local program leadership. This role requires strong organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to manage projects in a complex regulatory and programming environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, or 2-4 years of HR experience, preferably in a nonprofit, behavioral health, or human services environment.
- Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems, HRIS platforms, and learning management systems.
- Working knowledge of HR compliance, personnel documentation, and employment regulations
- High level of organization, attention to detail, and confidentiality
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and shared document management systems
Nice To Haves
- PHR certification is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Manage job postings for various programs
- Track candidates through the full pre-hire process, including background checks, drug screens, and required clearances
- Coordinate remote pre-employment background checks and drug testing
- Maintain accurate recruitment records in compliance with organizational and accreditation standards
- Present candidates for hiring approval and extend employment offers
- Coordinate new hire onboarding, including benefits orientation and required documentation
- Coordinate with IT and administrative staff regarding equipment and access needs
- Maintain onboarding follow-ups and required timelines (30-day, 60-day, and ongoing)
- Conducts quality assurance reviews to ensure background checks are submitted completely and accurately prior to submission and within the required timeframes and deadlines.
- Maintain employee personnel, medical, and I-9 files in accordance with retention and confidentiality requirements
- Track employment authorizations, background checks, renewals, and compliance deadlines
- Process employee changes
- Support evaluation processes, including 60-day and annual reviews
- Provide support related to FMLA, workplace injuries, and First Reports of Injury
- Conduct or coordinate exit interviews and exit surveys
- Support audits, reviews, and regulatory inquiries
- Maintain compliance with state, federal, and program-specific personnel requirements
- Prepare HR documentation and reports as requested
- Support personnel requirements, including suitability determinations, immunizations, system access, and fingerprint tracking
- Coordinate required approvals and documentation with program leadership and external partners
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
