Human Resources Generalist - payroll and benefits focus

Job Description

Job Description

Human Resources Generalist

About Us

CARITAS is a proud and growing nonprofit employing approximately 100 staff in Richmond, Virginia. We provide a range of services to support our community, including emergency shelter, The Healing Place for recovery from substance use disorder, a Recovery Residences program offering safe and affordable housing, a Works program supporting individuals with employment barriers, and a Furniture Bank that provides essential household items to families in need.

Summary/Objective

We like to laugh and have fun. Why not enjoy what you do and who you work with? It matters. If you're looking for a professional, collaborative, and fun team, we'd love to meet you.

The Human Resources Generalist is a key role within the organization. This position is onsite, 5 days a week, and will focus heavily on payroll and benefits administration. Other duties will include but not be limited to recruiting and hiring and staff training and development.

This is an on-site position requiring five days per week in the office and reports to the Director of HR. The pay range for this position is $44,705 - $67,058. Join us and be an integral part of our mission. Learn more at

Job Responsibilities

• Payroll processing, for weekly and semi-monthly cycles.
• Recruiting support
• Open enrollment
• Provisioning and deprovisioning of employees
• On-boarding and new hire orientation
• Benefits invoice reviews
• Reporting – overtime, position control, payroll audits
• Compliance - Ensure all HR policies adhere to local, state, and federal employment laws, and maintain confidential employee records.
• Assist with employee training
• Performs other duties as assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience

• CARITAS is a drug free workplace.
• Bachelor's degree and at least 3-5 years of progressive professional experience or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training (preferred)
• Direct, hands on Payroll experience is required (prefer 3+ years)
• Benefits Administration and Management experience is required (prefer 3+ years)
• Proficiency with Microsoft and Google related office tools
• Outstanding customer service skills and a high degree of professionalism
• Knowledge of principles and procedures related to multiple HR areas, such as: benefits, compensation, employee relations, compliance, recruitment, succession, HR Information Systems
• Excellent oral and written communication in daily interactions
• Sound knowledge of and ability to perform multiple HR functions
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and effectively prioritize assignments

Must possess a valid Virginia state driver's license and have knowledge of all federal, state, and local compliance and safety regulations. The ability to work with contractors and outside suppliers and work well with our client population is necessary. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

More About CARITAS

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to lift up to 75 lbs., stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Competencies

Possesses strong organizational, planning, and customer service skills. Brings a positive, eager to help attitude. The ability to work with contractors and outside suppliers and work well with our client population are necessary. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Work Environment

CARITAS Values: Achievement, Innovation, Integrity, Passion, Servant Leadership. The CARITAS culture reflects these values. Professional and timely communication among and between our constituents to include staff, volunteers, donors and clients as well as the ability to work across the programs of the organization: Shelter, the Furniture Bank, Works, The Healing Place, and the Recovery Residences are necessary for success.

INclusion statement

CARITAS is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. In recruiting for and maintaining our team, we welcome the unique contributions that individuals bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

CARITAS Provides a Drug-Free Workplace:

The unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the CARITAS workplace. As such, while on CARITAS' premises, performing CARITAS-related duties, or operating any CARITAS equipment, whether, during work time or non-work time, employees are prohibited from being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and are strictly prohibited from possessing illegal drugs, marijuana, or excessive quantities of prescription or over-the-counter drugs.