HR Generalist

POSITION TITLE: HR Generalist

DEPARTMENT: General

REPORTS TO: Chief Administrative Officer

FLSA: Full-time, Non-Exempt

BENEFITS: Alpha Project offers a generous benefits package, including 14 paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision premiums, and group life insurance

SALARY: $33.00 - $37.00, commensurate with experience and education

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the HR Generalist will coordinate human resources functions to support Alpha Project's mission, vision, values, and culture. This position serves as a liaison between management and employees regarding human resources-related matters, facilitates communication, and oversees ongoing HR-related activities. The HR Generalist will strive to create and maintain a fair, supportive, and positive environment for all Alpha Project employees. This includes preventing and resolving employment-related issues and promoting the success of all employees within Alpha Project.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Employee Relations & HR Support

• Serve as a primary HR contact for employees and supervisors, providing guidance on policies, procedures, and employee relations matters.
• Address employee grievances, assist with employee investigations, and support conflict resolution.
• Implementing appropriate disciplinary actions for employees who violate rules and regulations.
• Promote a positive, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture.

Employee Onboarding & Offboarding

• Facilitate onboarding/offboarding, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare new hire documentation.
• Process employee separations and exit documentation.
• Conduct exit interviews, when appropriate.

Compliance & Policy Administration

• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, OSHA, etc.)
• Support HR reporting and audits, as needed.
• Maintain employee physical and digital files and HRIS data accurately and confidentially.

Benefits, & HR Operations

• Provide support to employees in various HR-related topics such as leaves of absence, benefits, compensation, and employee issues.
• Maintain HRIS (iSolved) employee data, personnel files, and HR documentation.
• Assist in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Collaborating with other members of the HR department to develop and implement strategies that support the Company's goals and objectives.
• Processes unemployment claims and employment verification requests.
• Completes annual regulatory compliance filings.
• Support payroll processes, timekeeping, attendance tracking, and leave administration.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to follow the policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook and the relevant policies and procedures of funders. Candidates will also contribute to a positive work environment by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with all constituent groups, coworkers, and management. Additionally, the education, experience, and other skills listed below represent the required knowledge, skills, and abilities that are essential for this role.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands/conditions described below represent those that must be met/tolerated by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Sitting at a desk for long and continuous periods.
• Answering or making calls on the telephone for long and continuous periods.
• Using a keyboard to perform research and communicate through written means for sometimes long and continuous periods.
• Looking at a computer monitor for long and continuous periods.
• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, lifting, and stooping.
• The employee may lift and move up to 25 pounds, and standing and walking are routine elements of the position.
• Exposure to moderately high noise
• Occasional exposure to program sites, including homeless shelters and service locations, may be required in support of HR operations.

Experience, Education, and Certification

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, or applicable discipline.
• Relevant certificate program (HRCI, PHRca, APHR, SPHR, SHRM, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP).
• 3-7+ years of experience as an HR professional, preferably in a generalist role.
• Working knowledge of HR practices, employment law, and employee relations processes.
• Experience with onboarding, benefits administration, and HR Recordkeeping.
• Experience with Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and payroll software.

KEY SKILLS SET

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Leadership and coaching skills.
• Strong empathy and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• The ability to adhere to policies and procedures.
• Understanding of confidentiality protocols and protection of sensitive employee information.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to work independently with minimal daily supervision.
• Knowledge of HR practices and employment laws.
• Experience with data collection and report preparation preferred.
• Understanding confidentiality protocols and protecting personal information.
• Act as a liaison with staff, vendors, and other entities.

EQUIPMENT AND APPLICATIONS

• A firm understanding of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams, is preferred.
• Working knowledge of all standard office equipment.

Alpha Project for the Homeless provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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