Human Resources Generalist

Join a Meaningful Profession with Mercy Haven! Discover the difference between a job and a fulfilling career by becoming a vital part of Mercy Haven's mission. We are dedicated to providing homes and services to diverse populations in crisis, including those living with mental illness, homeless families, veterans, domestic violence survivors and the elderly. Recognized as a Newsday Top Workplace on Long Island for three years, we invest in our employees' success and offer an excellent benefits package. We are currently seeking a Full-Time Human Resources Generalist. In this role, you will be assisting the Associate Director of Human Resources in handling the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department including but not limited to: recruitment of qualified candidates to fill open positions, administration of all employee benefits, sourcing and providing employee learning and development opportunities and completing all related paperwork and follow-ups. Full lifecycle recruiting including but not limited to screening candidates, conducting all pre-hire requirements, making offers, coordinating onboarding, conducting new hire orientation Maintains a complete, legally compliant employee file for all Mercy Haven employees including resident employees Maintains I-9 records and monitors destruction schedule Maintains an accurate and up-to-date employee schedule for all locations/departments Maintains agency time off calendar Assists with Worker's Compensation and Disability information, incident tracking, and follow-up paperwork Works with departments to source and onboard interns from accredited institutions Tracks and follows up on outstanding compliance items of employees Acts as backup to the receptionist and covers the front desk as needed Completes human resources administrative tasks including but not limited to handling correspondence, responds to reference requests, employment verifications, unemployment claim information requests, filing Oversee the coordination of staff appreciation programs Manage HRIS system Make appropriate notifications of staff changes (new hires, terminations, leaves, etc.) and process all relevant paperwork Assist in benefits administration with Associate Director of Human Resources Assists Associate Director of Human Resources in all departmental projects and other related activities POSITION REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's Degree required. Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, training and education, or Organizational Psychology preferred. 1-3 years Human Resource experience or internship. General knowledge of Human Resource record retention and Human Resource Law. Proficient in Word and Excel w/organizational ability. Recruitment experience is required HRIS experience preferred Is trusted to maintain confidential information without disclosure Physical Requirements: Sits, stands, stoops, squats, walks, and moves intermittently during work hours, may push or pull 15-20 pounds daily, repetitive wrist and finger movement, occasional travel to worksites and events SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday 8:30am-4:30pm Full Benefits Package including Medical, Company-Paid Dental and Vision Single Coverage. Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for medical plan. Generous Paid Time Off policies, including vacation and sick time. Agency paid Basic Life Insurance. Supplemental Employee, Spouse and Child Life Insurance policies, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), 403(b) Retirement Savings Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition Reimbursement Position eligible for Alternative Work Schedule after training completed. PAY RATE: $50,000 annually, non-exempt LOCATION: Main Office, Islip Terrace, NY Learn more at mercyhaven.org! MERCY HAVEN IS COMMITTED TO A POLICY OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND WILL NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST AN APPLICANT OR EMPLOYEE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, GENETIC PREDISPOSITION, CREED, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, VETERAN STATUS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM STATUS, DISABILITY OR ANY OTHER PROTECTED CATEGORY UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. #J-18808-Ljbffr