Human Resource Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

Family Practice Center, P.C., is currently seeking a Full-Time Human Resources Generalist to join our team.  The ideal candidate will report to our Harrisburg or Selinsgrove location, depending upon their location.  Family Practice Center is a large group of primary care physicians, physical therapists, and physical therapist assistants in Central PA.  We offer a wide range of services including family medicine, pediatrics, counseling services, physical therapy, onsite lab and x-ray, and much more.  Family Practice operates 80 office locations in 14 Central PA counties.  Family Practice offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, disability, life, and 401(k).  EOE

Qualifications:

• BS/BA in Business with Human Resources concentration and 3-5 years HR Generalist experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education to successfully perform the essential functions of the position
• High level of customer focus both internally and external
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations regarding employment practices
• Demonstrated skills to handle a variety of assignments simultaneously
• Ability to effectively lead, train and motivate team members
• Ability to develop, foster and maintain a cooperative team-oriented work environment
• Ability to interface with individuals with diverse background at varying levels of the organization
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities:

• The qualified individual will have a major role in coordinating human resources activities which require frequent contact with management, employees, the public and other agencies/officials. Expected to handle highly sensitive/confidential issues.  This position requires an extremely perceptive person, who is capable of relating to individuals at all levels within the organization.  Must be sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the business needs. 

Human Resources Generalist Duties:

• Serve as an active member of the local management team providing leadership in the areas of Human Resources policies, procedures, laws, standards and government regulations. Provide coaching to managers as needed
• Provide day-to-day interface with front line managers and team members on employee relations
• Maintain and process all unemployment compensation and potential charges in a timely and efficient manner.
• Attend Unemployment hearings when necessary.
• Monitor and report to payroll and scheduling – PTO and sick usage.
• Maintain employee personnel files.
• Monitor and close out terminated employee files.
• Responsible for distribution, monitoring and ensuring employee performance evaluations are done in a timely manner.
• Update, monitor and maintain eligible salary adjustments/increases based on evaluations.
• Report, maintain and monitor all CPRS Worker’s Compensation case files; follow-up on open cases.
• Monitor employee eligibility for medical, vision, and dental insurance.  Review benefits with employees and process enrollment, cancellation or changes for medical and dental insurance.
• Verify medical, dental, vision, and supplemental benefit billing for payment processing.
• Maintain and distribute list of new and cancelled employees under the medical, vision, dental, and supplemental benefit plans.
• Maintain and monitor all employee disability case files.
• Familiarity with ACA, COBRA, ERISA, FMLA, OSHA and related state and federal regulations.
• Administer various human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel.
• Maintains Human Resource Information System records and compiles reports from database.
• Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
• Conducts/coordinates new employee orientations to ensure employees gain an understanding of benefit plans and enrollment provisions.  Counsels employees (and potential employees/applicants) on plan provisions so that individuals can make informed decisions. 
  
• Communication and Contact:  The employee communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals outside the company.
• Relationships with Others:  The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the company.  The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Ensure compliance to Medicare Corporate Compliance and HIPPA guidelines are met.
  
• Continually improve the effectiveness of HR programs by developing strategies to improve team member satisfaction, management of employee relations and current processes and procedures.
• Coordinate and manage all benefits related activity including enrollment, terminations, and annual open enrollment etc.
  
• Train functional managers on new policies or procedures.
• Investigate team member concerns in an objective manner and provide recommendations for resolution.