Human Resources Generalist

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), is a non-governmental, not-for-profit international organization with a mission to protect the rights and address the needs of persons in migration by advancing fair and humane public policy, facilitating and providing direct professional services, and promoting the full participation of migrants in community life. For over 100 years, we have shaped history with the belief that immigrants strengthen our communities, economy and social fabric through freedom, hard work, and family unity. To learn more about our work, please go to our official website at Overview Under the direction of the Human Resources Manager, this position is responsible for a variety of technical, administrative, and support duties related to daily Human Resources operations, including recruitment, hiring onboarding, HRIS administration, and personnel records management. This role is heavily process-oriented and requires a high degree of accuracy, organization, accountability, and attention to detail. The Human Resources Generalist serves as a key resource to employees, managers, and field offices and is expected to maintain strict confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and provide responsive customer service while supporting the organization's mission and values. This position also provides an opportunity for professional growth and development across multiple functional areas of Human Resources. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment and benefits laws and regulations; Keep aware of employment related law, changing legal regulations and trends in the field of HR and report findings; Manage the recruitment and hiring process; review job templates and job requisition for accuracy and compliance and post current open job vacancies on various recruitment sites; develop interview and other recruitment documentation for hiring managers and participate in interviews as needed or requested; oversee the offer of employment stage and follow-up hiring and onboarding process. Coordinate and monitor all required pre-employment and program-related background checks, including criminal history, child abuse and neglect registry checks, sex offender registry checks, and other screenings as required by federal, state, contract, and organizational requirements; track results, maintain documentation, and ensure timely compliance prior to employment and throughout the employee lifecycle. Assist in the preparation and coordination of federal monitoring reviews by auditing personnel files, ensuring required documentation is complete and current, addressing compliance deficiencies, and providing requested personnel records and supporting documentation to monitoring teams. Assist in the preparation and coordination of federal monitoring reviews by auditing personnel files, ensuring required documentation is complete and current, addressing compliance deficiencies, and providing requested personnel records and supporting documentation to monitoring teams. Maintain and ensure that employee records included personnel and confidential files that are in accordance with legal requirements, ORR requirements, USCRI policies and procedures and HR best practice; Coordinate the separation process and conduct exit meetings and be aware of patterns and report potential risk issues to the HR Manager, General Counsel and/or President and CEO; Enter and maintains human resource information system records and review for accuracy; Prepare personnel action forms, employee changes, and other documents pertaining to employment and respond to unemployment compensation claims and request for employment and pay information; Maintain training documentation and files and enter this information in the appropriate systems; Generate correspondence, administrative reports and related documentation as assigned; Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Nonprofit Management, Management or other related field and at least two years of experience is preferred; SHRM and/or HRCI certification is desired; Familiarity with ADP or other HRIS system is preferred; Knowledge of employment -related laws FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, FCRA, IRCA, etc., and knowledge of benefits administration is strongly preferred; Ability to practice discretion and maintain strict confidentiality and security of personnel files and information. Ability to prioritize workload, multitask and pay close attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to prioritize duties independently, think strategically, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment; Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well independently is required; Proficiency in Microsoft Office required, specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint; Exceptional time management and attention to detail; Must pass a criminal background and other screening; Ability to evaluate/interpret information and make good and independent judgements or decisions; and Demonstrated support of USCRI's values by exhibiting respect for others, maintenance of confidential information and an appreciation of a multicultural workplace. Training Requirements Satisfactory Completion of USCRI's Orientation and Training; Complete additional training as identified by supervisor or Human Resources PHYSICAL DEMANDS Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity; Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands; Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying; Ability to remain calm and composed under stress; and Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, multiplication, division, standard measurements). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partnership status, marital status, physical or mental disability, AIDS/HIV status, age, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr