Human Resources Generalist

Pay Range: $70,000 to $85,000 per year (DOE/DOQ) Work Schedule: 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday 403(b) Retirement Plan Life Insurance Long Term Disability Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs LifeFlight Membership JOB PURPOSE: The Human Resources Generalist supports the Human Resources Director in the daily operations of the Human Resources Department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, documenting and organizing HR policies and procedures, supporting recruitment initiatives, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, preparing reports, conducting compensation surveys, coordinating benefits implementation, promoting workplace safety, utilizing the Human Resources Information System (HRIS), facilitating training and development programs, and fostering positive employee relations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support and guidance for HR Specialist in the administration of benefits including, but not limited to: FMLA leave administration, vendor relations, reconciliation of monthly invoices, annual open enrollment, and the onboarding of benefit administration for new hires. Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs based on the Strategic Leadership vision for the agency. Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, and professional licensure. Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resources programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development. Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance. May eventually require supervisory responsibilities to include meeting with HR staff on a regular basis for supervision, performance reviews of HR staff and approving leave requests. May eventually require working in Sequim office one or two days a week. Maintains familiarity with and handles client information in accordance with Federal Regulations (42 CFR, Part 2), the Revised Code of Washington (RCW 71.05.390 and RCW 71.24), and other applicable laws pertaining to confidentiality of client and staff information. Maintains physical security of confidential materials and assigned Agency property.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law. Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

Keeps Human Resources Director appropriately informed, requesting guidance as needed, and exercises discretion and confidentiality as appropriate to this position. Maintains a positive organizational perspective and promotes a positive work environment. Develop strong relationships with management and leadership in order to coach them on HR policies and procedures. Coordinates and prioritizes work assignments so that tasks are completed on time. REQUIRED EDUCATION, LICENSE(S), CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field Licensure: SHRM-CP or ability to obtain within 18 months of employment Experience: 3-5 years of experience in human resources management Additional requirements: Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check. Must be able to provide vaccination records for MMR, Hep B, Tdap and recent flu shot.

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS / EXPERIENCE:

Experience: 5 years' working in human resources management with progressive responsibilities to include supervisory experience Licensure: SHRM-SCP

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. 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 programs Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Physical Demands: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. May be asked to lift up to 15 lbs. at times. Must be able to navigate each department at the organization's facilities. Cognitive Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent logic and reasoning skills. Strong intuitiveness skills. Must be able to visualize complex concepts. Works in a clean well-ventilated office. May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases. Working Demands: Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Principal Challenges: Working with constant interruptions. Prioritizing multiple projects while still meeting deadlines. Ensuring compliance with Employment law and regulations that continually change on a local, state, and federal level. Interpreting and applying policy to varying situations that is not always straight forward. *Peninsula Behavioral Health does not discriminate because of a person's presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity including transgender status, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions, age (40), honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, state employee or health care whistleblower status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Peninsulabehavioral