Human Resources (HR) Generalist

Human Resources GeneralistMGM Healthcare provides rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, and independent living centers in Iowa, Missouri and Oklahoma. Our centers provide on-site therapy and rehabilitation services - using the latest equipment and techniques - that run the gamut from physical and occupational therapy to special memory units and respite care. Our corporate office is located in St. Louis, Missouri. This position will be based out of the home office and move between facilities as needed throughout Missouri, Iowa, and Oklahoma.OverviewThe Human Resources (HR) Generalist serves as an advisor, advocate, and functional specialist supporting people operations within the assigned region. The HR Generalist fulfills a wide variety of essential functions to help leaders achieve business performance goals while offering a great employment experience for all employees. The HR Generalist fulfills tasks including but not limited to benefits administration, employee relations, training/development, performance management, compensation planning, onboarding advisement, recruitment support, mandated state/federal reporting, and employment law compliance.The HR Generalist is empowered to work independently while serving as the primary contact for all people operation needs for each location within the assigned region.Pay, Benefits & PerksCompetitive pay based on experienceImmediately accrue more PTO as you work! (full-time only)6 observed holidays with premium pay or leave + 1 floating holiday for full-time employeesUp to $5,000 per in tuition/education reimbursement per calendar year for approved program of study401(k) retirement plan with company-matched contributions after 1 year of employmentMedical (Teledoc included), dental, vision, life and other voluntary insurances for full-time employeesEssential FunctionsAs HR Generalist, provides superior customer service and relationship management to leaders and team members within assigned region; the HR Generalist assumes the primary role of advocate for employees within region.Works collaboratively with leadership to assess human capital needs and goals while developing plans to optimize human resource workflows, employee experiencesAdministers various human resource plans and procedures for all organization personnel; assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains the employee handbook and the policies and procedures manual.Participates in developing department goals, objectives and systems; provides reports and analyses to identify goals and monitor key performance indicators.Conducts compensation and benefit research and benchmarking; shares findings with leadership and makes recommendations as appropriate.Coaches supervisors on disciplinary action and performance management; reviews and/drafts documentation.Performs benefits administration, including claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment and communicating benefits information to employees.Develops and maintains affirmative action program; files EEO-1 report annually; and maintains other records, reports and logs to conform to EEO regulations.Provides resources supports as assigned to independently administer specialty program(s) for the entire organization; collaborates with other designated resources specialists for needs within assigned region.Advises on recruitment, screening, and interviewing efforts for exempt and nonexempt personnel, students and temporary employees; advises on onboarding best practices; monitors career-pathing and development programs.Conducts internal investigations with confidentiality and dignity as needed to resolve complaints and allegations; provides employee relations counseling; recommends solutions.Outplacement counseling and exit interviewing.Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars.Assists in evaluation of reports, decisions and results of department in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to continually improve efficiency of the department and services performed.Maintains human resource information system records and compiles reports from the database.Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment and benefits laws and regulations.Audits sites for compliance.Handles vendor management as designated resource for specialty program(s).Required Education and ExperienceA bachelor's degree and three to five years of HR Generalist experience, or a master's degree in HR management and two years of experience in the HR field, or any similar combination of education and experience.Preferred Education and Experience:Masters' degree in human resources or related field.SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) credential.Candidates must maintain a working email address and phone number for employer communication.EEO Statement:MGM Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities. We are committed to complying with all state, federal, and local laws that prohibit discrimination in employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfers, compensation, benefits, training programs, reductions in workforce, termination, and recall. Our facility strives to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals who are properly qualified and able to perform the duties of their employment, without regard to employees' legally-protected characteristics ("protected class") including: age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, uniform service member status (including National Guard and/or reserves), state organized militia status, veteran status, fire department/protection membership, human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV), acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related complex (excluding individuals who have a contagious disease or infection that poses a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals or who, by reason of the currently contagious disease or infection are unable to perform the duties of their employment) or any other unlawful basis.