HR Generalist

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: HR Generalist

FLSA status: Exempt, salary

Department: Human Resources

Unit Code: 110

Reports to : HR Director

Supervisory: None

OSHA Hazard Level: Low

Written: 3/11/2025

Revised: 5/11/2026

Position Summary:

The HR Generalist plays a crucial role in supporting the human resources functions within CHDC. This position is responsible for managing various HR activities, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and compliance with labor laws. The HR Generalist will work closely with CHDC management and staff to foster a positive workplace culture and ensure that HR policies align with organizational goals. By implementing effective HR strategies, the Generalist will contribute to employee engagement and retention, enhancing the overall performance of the organization. This role is essential in creating a supportive environment that promotes the well-being of both employees and the communities they serve.

Role Qualifications:

Education:

• Associate's degree in human resources or closely related field required.
• One to three years' experience in HR role.
• Professional HR Certification SHRM-CP or PHR required.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Experience with HRIS systems and recruitment software.
• Familiarity with employee training and development programs.

Experience:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.

Location: Attendance required at assigned CHDC site(s)

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage all functions of the recruitment and hiring process for exempt and nonexempt personnel, including posting requisitions, scheduling interviews with candidates and hiring managers, making job offers, and conducting background clearances.
• Collaborates with hiring managers to understand the skills and competencies required for openings.
• Responsible for organizational engagement and retention efforts
• Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
• Markets CHDC for recruitment processes by attending career fairs and other recruitment events; fostering relationships with educational institutions and other organizations in the community.
• Assists HR Management in processing employee relations issues including participating in investigations and interpretation of policies to staff.
• Conduct new employee orientations and facilitate training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS databases, ensuring confidentiality and data integrity.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to disciplinary matters, performance and talent management, productivity, recognition, and morale, occupational health and safety, and training and development.
• Assists HR Management as needed in the administration and compliance of FMLA, Worker's Compensation, Unemployment Compensation Claims
• Prepares and maintains both hard copy and electronic employee files including keeping filing up-to-date and in the appropriate section of the respective employee file.
• Assists organizational events, such as all staff meetings and functions.
• Attends and actively participates in both internal and external meetings as assigned.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Other duties as assigned.

Organizational

• Adheres to the organization's mission, vision, and values.
• Adheres to the organization's policies regarding time and attendance.
• Comply with the accepted dress code and maintain a professional image.
• Demonstrates reliability and trustworthiness.
• Manages time and other resources to meet established goals within the agreed time frames.
• Demonstrates flexibility in the acceptance and completion of work assignments.
• Participates in the department's performance improvement activities.
• Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information.
• Observes the Health Care System's compliance policies.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• As the HR Generalist, you must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with employees at all levels of the organization. Problem-solving skills are essential for addressing employee concerns and resolving conflicts in a constructive manner. Organizational skills are critical for managing multiple HR functions and maintaining accurate records. Proficiency in HR software and tools will aid in streamlining processes and improving efficiency. Additionally, a strong understanding of labor laws and regulations will ensure that the organization remains compliant and minimizes legal risks.

Physical demands & work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employees are occasionally required to stand; walk; sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. Employees must occasionally lift and/; or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Mental Demands: Stressful due to time constraints and multiple tasks/procedures occurring at the same time.
• Work environment : The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Manual Dexterity Required: Must be able to manipulate small electronic parts and controls.

Compliance Provision:

• This position requires compliance with Health Center's written standards, including its Standards of Conduct and policies and procedures ("Written Standards"). Such compliance will be an element considered as part of the employee's regular performance evaluation.
• Failure to comply with Health Center's Written Standards, which may include the failure to report any conduct or event that potentially violates legal or compliance requirements or Health Center's Written Standards, will be met by the enforcement of disciplinary action, up to and including possible termination, in accordance with Health Center's Compliance Program Policy and Procedure: Addressing Instances of Non-Compliance Through Appropriate Disciplinary Actions.

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement:

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job specific responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

General sign-off : The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to policies.

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