HR/Recruiting Generalist

Description:
Human Resources Generalist

JOB SUMMARY:

• H.S. Diploma or GED, some college or two years related experience and/or training preferred.
• Experience in home care or knowledge of the health care industry preferred.
• Previous human resources and recruiting experience.
• Prior scheduling experience preferred.
• Requires proficiency in computer skills including but not limited to MS Office, MS Excel and scheduling program.
• Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly.
• Ability to carry out directions, read and write.
• Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.
• Must possess and demonstrate excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills and customer service techniques.
• Must perform and manage multiple responsibilities concurrently and work well under pressure.
• Must excel in fast-paced environment and demonstrate consistent excellent judgment with respect to hiring, training and other ongoing employment decisions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accountable for ensuring the company attracts, retains and grows the best pool of caregivers possible.
• Initiates the recruiting and hiring process for caregivers including actively targeting sources of quality prospective employees, processing applications, background screening, testing, interviewing, and reference validation.
• Orients and trains caregivers and maintains current caregiver files in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Records employee information such as personnel data, compensation, benefits, tax data, attendance, performance reviews, evaluations, and termination date and reason.
• Enters, maintains, and corrects employee and payroll data into the computer.
• Supervises caregivers and completes performance appraisals for caregivers at specified intervals. Responsible for employment decisions including hiring and termination.
• Understands and adheres to established FirstLight Home Care policies and procedures.
• Performs continuing and on-going caregiver training.
• Understands and adheres to state and federal labor laws as they pertain to home care agencies.
• Participate in the quality assurance reviews and evaluations of the home health agency's services.
• Spanish language skills a plus