Human Resources Generalist - Gracedale Nursing Home

Job Description

General Purpose: The Human Resources Generalist position is responsible for providing comprehensive support to ensure adherence to County policies and Collective Bargaining Agreements across divisions at Gracedale Nursing Home. This position will track attendance issues and coordinate the interpretation and application of County policies and Collective Bargaining Agreements.

Supervision Received: This position reports directly to the Deputy Director of Human Services.

Supervision Exercised: This position is not responsible for the supervision of other employees.

Essential Duties of the Position:

• Maintains system to track employee attendance and disciplinary actions.
• Reviews shift reports to identify personnel actions for tracking and follow up.
• Provides information to the Deputy Director of Human Services, managers, and staff on a variety of issues related to employee attendance and discipline as it relates to Union contracts, County policies, and work rules.
• Provides overall support to Gracedale Human Resources Department.
• Cross trains with other staff to learn relevant systems and processes, and possesses ability to serve as back up for other team members.
• May assist the Deputy Director of Human Services with low-level disciplines including obtaining Union representatives, reviewing employee schedules, and delivering attendance and late disciplines.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Education & Experience – Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree; AND At least three (3) years of full-time advanced clerical work involving the use of Excel and a familiarity with Kronos, UKG, or other attendance tracking software; OR At least three (3) years of full-time work experience in Human Resources with a focus on attendance tracking and delivering disciplines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to understand Excel and maintain multiple spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of goals, objectives, principles, and practices of public human resources management.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with Kronos (or other attendance tracking programs) and scheduling software.
• Thorough knowledge of proper records management, retention of records, and cataloguing of files.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to establish credibility and be decisive.
• Ability to learn State and Federal labor laws and regulations, as well as the ability to learn specific rules and regulations governing human resources administration in the County.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and other staff.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English to perform the duties of this position.

Tools and Equipment: Telephone, personal computer (including word processing and spreadsheet software), calculator, writing implements, fax machine, copy machine, and paper shredder.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet.

Selection Guidelines: Formal application, rating of education and experience, interview, and reference check as well as job related tests may be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

FLSA Status: FLSA Non-Exempt (Eligible for Overtime) Designation: Career Service Pay Grade: CS-22 Union Status: Non-Union Updated May 2026