HR Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE: The Human Resources Generalist will run the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department for the organization’s Acute Care and Recovery Center locations under the collaboration of the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). This includes: onboarding, offboarding, training, HR compliance and enforcing company policies and practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains all onboarding/offboarding tasks for employees at the Recovery Center and outpatient locations. This includes but not limited to: exclusion list checks; monitoring/submitting background and drug screen applications; E-Verify, new hire training checklists; job postings internally/externally ; resignation letter acknowledgements; exit interviews; and probationary period evaluations. All information is then to be saved accordingly and routinely monitored.
• Manages new hire orientation and employee training programs (OVP University/Relias).  
• Works with the Operation Managers to ensure employee performance evaluations for the Recovery Center, Outpatient Locations and Hospitals are compliant.
• Ensuring job descriptions for all employees are compliant and partnering with the CHHR for job description updates.
• Assists with Relias Training compliance.
• Performs monthly employee file audits for accuracy and assist with outside audits when needed.
• Maintains the expiration spreadsheets for licensed and certified employees across the organization.
• Conducts monthly peer reviews and once completed, is uploaded to the HRIS system.
• Assists the CHRO in employee satisfaction survey compliance.
• Maintains the immunizations and certifications in Excel and the HRIS system for the following: Flu Shots, TB Tests, COVID vaccinations and CPR Certifications.
• Uploads and sends out notifications for e-signatures from employees through the HRIS system.
• Reviews and maintains the following lists monthly for compliance reporting for: SAM, OIG and Medicaid exclusions.
• With the CHRO, recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations when applicable with the CHRO.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.
• Process reports for managerial staff as requested.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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 organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A BS/BA degree from an accredited college/university in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; MBA or MA/MS in human resources or related field a plus.
• At least two to five years of human resource experience preferred.
• SHRM certification is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical demands described are representative of those that must be routinely met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials duties.

• Ability to lift minimum 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities in a facility with multiple levels and without elevator or mechanical transportation.
• Operates a computer and keyboard.

TRAVEL:

Travel may include site visits throughout the organization on an as-needed basis.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This is a full-time position, and core hours and workdays are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30pm. This position may require evening or weekend work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in a professional office environment. The 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.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties. The work environment is smoke-free. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not normally exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

EEO STATEMENT

OVP Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.  In addition to federal law requirements, OVP Health complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

OVP Health expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.  Improper inference with the ability of OVP Health employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Our Mission

Centered in compassion and excellence, we serve to save lives while nurturing stronger and healthier communities for our persons served , employees, and families.

CORE VALUES:  

Moral, Ethical and Behavioral Guidelines

Family: OVP Health is proud to be a family-owned company. We hold ourselves to the highest standards: the family values that are passed from generation to generation. However, at OVP Health we also believe that our coworkers, our persons served  and our community are family. That means we will always treat you like family, no matter what health struggle you're facing. 

Quality: In an ever-changing health care industry, our commitment to consistent, high-quality care has been the same since day one. Our highly trained physicians and nurses are constantly striving to provide the latest, most advanced care and treatment to persons served . Our medication-assisted treatment program is fully accredited by CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities). In everything we do, our goal is to provide persons served  and their loved ones with the highest level of care possible.

Community: At OVP Health, we believe in giving back. And our commitment to improving the communities we serve doesn't stop at providing high-quality medical care. After work and on weekends, OVP Health employees can be found volunteering in the community, and we are proud to support a number of nonprofit groups in the areas we serve. 

Integrity: Ethical, responsible health care is a nonnegotiable at OVP Health. We treat our coworkers, our persons served  and our communities with honesty, truest and respect and hold ourselves to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. Earning a patient's trust and loyalty is our greatest reward.