Senior Human Resources Generalist

Job Title: Senior Human Resources Generalist Job Location: Nashville, TN Job Status: Full‑Time Position Summary The Senior HR Generalist will act as a trusted advisor and will lead the day‑to‑day human resources functions of assigned agencies within a region. This role balances compliance and operational excellence with strong relationship‑building and a focus on culture. The role will administer HR policies and procedures while also serving as a visible, hands‑on resource across the organization building connections up and down, supporting employee engagement initiatives, and helping translate core values into daily behaviors. This position will own and coordinate day‑to‑day HR operations at the local level, ensuring high‑quality execution across the employee lifecycle, enabling teams to achieve their goals. Essential Responsibilities and Duties Partner with assigned agencies to execute people strategies that align with their business objectives. Serve as local subject‑matter expert and hands‑on HR contact for assigned agencies; manage and execute the delivery of numerous HR services covering all aspects of the employee lifecycle from recruitment to exit (staffing, employment administration, employee relations, leave administration, training, and employee engagement). Act as a culture carrier by building strong relationships across teams, supporting employee engagement initiatives, and helping organize internal events, recognition efforts, and meaningful employee touchpoints. Ensure timely and accurate submission of information within the organization’s HRIS system. Attend and participate in employee disciplinary meetings and terminations; recommend disciplinary action ensuring fairness and consistency. Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; review policies and practices to maintain compliance. Ensure confidentiality, timeliness, and integrity of employee records. Partner with Service Center HR leaders to drive change management efforts related to technology implementations, process changes, organizational restructuring, and multi‑site people initiatives. Manage offboarding processes. Determine escalation of issues to HR Resource and/or Legal Resource to obtain necessary involvement for complex employment or compliance matters. Perform Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) administration, including responding to requests, monitoring status, and communicating conclusion of leave. Support Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests using established workflows, templates, and interactive process guidelines. Contribute insights that help shape HR strategy and operational effectiveness at the agency level. Follow structured Human Resource processes and internal workflows to drive operational excellence. Guide managers through employee relations matters, ensuring compliance, fairness, and consistency. Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to attract and select top talent. Adhere to all company policies and procedures. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and all other policies, procedures, and standards of care. Perform other appropriate tasks and special projects as assigned. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or commensurate experience required. Minimum of three (3) years of HR experience. Healthcare industry knowledge required; home healthcare preferred. Demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain internal and external relationships in an ambiguous, fast‑paced environment while focusing on execution and results. Proficiency with, or the ability to quickly learn, the organization’s HRIS system (Workday). Ability to extract and understand information from multiple segregated data sites. Detail‑focused with the ability to set appropriate priorities among multiple competing demands. Ability to support an environment with multiple shifts and significant staffing ramps to support growth in current and future geographic locations. Experience with Workday and HCHB strongly preferred. Valid driver’s license and safe driving record. Preferred Knowledge and Skills Excellent writing skills and superb interpersonal and verbal communication skills. Excellent critical‑thinking skills and organizational abilities. Ability to work effectively with diverse levels of expertise; influence and engage employees and peers. Capability to operate as a tactical as well as a strategic thinker. Proficiency at analyzing information and dealing with complexity. Quickly and effectively identify and resolve problematic situations. Reliability in handling confidential material. Ability to perform several concurrent tasks with ease and professionalism. Prioritization skills in a fast‑paced environment. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Physical Demands and Work Environment 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job frequently performed at a desk in front of a computer; requires heavy use of mouse and keyboard. Must have the reasonable ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel, reach, balance, see, talk, hear, and drive. Must be reasonably capable of lifting twenty (20) pounds. Moderate travel may be required, inclusive of overnight stays. Ability to work effectively in an onsite office environment as well as from a remote/home office. Equal Employment Opportunity We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Deercreekseniorliving