HR Generalist

Fully On-Site Position at our Brentwood, TN Office Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You'll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Benefits Eligibility Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility Medical, Dental, Vision insurance 401(k) Associate assistance program Employee discounts Referral program Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA) Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility Paid Time Off Paid holidays Company provided life insurance Adoption benefit Disability (short and long term) Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Account Optional life and dependent life insurance Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan Tuition reimbursement Base pay in range will be determined by applicant's skills and experience. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company's 401(k) program. Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year. The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting. Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field is required Experience may be subsisted for education on a year for year basis. Minimum of one year of experience in human resources, preferably in employee relations required. Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements None Management/Decision Making Uses independent judgment to make decisions based on policies, processes, precedents and established guidelines. Solves problems using standard procedures, processes and precedents. Knows when to refer issues to supervisor and when to handle them personally. Knowledge and Skills Has a working knowledge of a skill or discipline that requires basic analytic ability. Has an overall understanding of the work environment and process. Has working knowledge of the organization. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to effectively respond to questions from managers, associates, customers, and residents. Ability to solve problems utilizing critical thinking skills. Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office (i.e. Word and Excel). Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment. Physical Demands and Working Conditions Standing Walking Sitting Use hands and fingers to handle or feel Reach with hands and arms Talk or hear Ability to lift: up to 25 pounds Vision Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Provides human resources support to community and field based associates and management, ensuring smooth and efficient business operations. The HR Generalist will have both administrative and strategic responsibilities helping the HR department administer important functions such as staffing, training, compensation, benefits, associate relations and compliance. Provide an effective and dedicated HR advisory service to associates in relation to absence, leave and accommodation questions conduct, associate complaints, organizational change, policies and procedures and other associate related matters. Completes weekly audits to ensure compliance with the background screen, drug screen, I‑9 and E‑verify programs to ensure legal compliance with state and federal regulation and applicable employment laws. Tracks and reports compliance trends. Provides recommendations for developing and executing personnel procedures and policies, guidance and interpretation for business operations, suggests new procedures to continually improve efficiency of the HR department as needed. Collaborates with Human Resources Business Partners on investigations, information gathering, problem solving and special tasks or projects. Provides problem solving support and interpretive support to company leadership regarding HR policies, procedures, and guidelines. Collects necessary information and responds to subpoenas, employment verifications and requests from the Department of Labor. Processes formal internal complaints and information requests from communities and the Human Resources team. Assists with administration of the leave of absence program, as needed. Coordinates pre‑employment and processes, as needed. This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Brookdale Senior Living