Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

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Administration - Flint, MI 48502

Overview

Salary Range $50,000.00 Salary Category Human Resources

Description

Position Summary

The Human Resources Generalist plays a vital role in the implementation of various Human Resources functions. This position supports the administration of HR policies, procedures, and programs. The HR Generalist is responsible for a broad range of functional areas, including Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), employee relations, training and development, benefits administration, and recruitment and employment.

General Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and support to the HR Manager.
• Deliver full-cycle human resources services, including HRIS administration, recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all employee and organizational information in accordance with applicable regulations and policies.
• Accurately maintain and process employee data within the HRIS, including personnel records, benefits enrollment, status changes, compensation updates, and performance documentation.
• Reconcile and process COBRA administration and unemployment insurance.
• Coordinate and ensure timely completion of new hire documentation and onboarding processes.
• Support recruitment efforts by posting job openings for both union and non-union roles across various job boards, maintaining relationships with community partners and academic institutions, and participating in job fairs and hiring events.
• Coordinate job postings, screen candidates, schedule interviews, and ensure proper onboarding documentation.
• Organizes and facilitates new hire orientation, ensuring a smooth onboarding experience and timely completion of all required employment documentation and training.
• Conduct pre-employment activities, including reference checks, background screenings, and employment verifications.
• Assist HR manager with employee benefit enrollment, changes, and questions regarding health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and other benefits.
• Maintain current knowledge of HR trends and best practices through professional development, networking, and participation in relevant organizations.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable standards and regulations, including The Joint Commission, HCHN policies, Department of Labor (DOL), HIPAA, OSHA, FMLA, ADA, and other governing agencies, in the maintenance of records and files.
• Coordinates all aspects of FMLA administration, including employee eligibility determination, documentation processing, tracking leave usage, and ensuring compliance with applicable federal and organizational policies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and HR-related audits.
• Support updates and maintenance of HR-related systems and platforms, including the Company website and HRIS portal.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Proficiency with HRIS and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Minimum of two (2) years of Human Resources experience.

Preferred

• SHRM-CP or PHR certification.
• Experience recruiting in a healthcare setting (e.g. clinics, hospitals, long-term care facilities).
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare certifications, licenses, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with Paycom HRIS system.

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.

Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters.

Ability to formulate decisions and make judgments that are demanding and interpretive.

Flexible, with the ability to work independently and with minimal guidance.

Excellent concentration skills and must be detail-oriented.

Extensive working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills to effectively and tactfully deal with a diverse group of patients, staff, customers, and community groups.

Language Skills

Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range.

At times, may require more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.

Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding).

Travel between sites using own vehicle.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Internal office space.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.