Hospice of the Piedmont
Human Resources Generalist
Hospice of the Piedmont, Charlottesville, VA, United States
Purpose of this Position:
To assist and support the Director of Human Resources in the daily functions of the Human Resources department including recruitment and retention, administering pay, benefits, and leave policies; enforcing company policies and practices.
Supervises:
Qualifications:
Human Resources Administration
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including evaluation and talent management processes, benefits and leave; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety, and workers' compensation.
• Maintains all files, forms, and database information associated with Human Resources; assures all files are compliant with federal and state laws and regulations, as well as with Hospice policies and procedures.
• Reconcile and process invoices for benefits and HR-related expenses.
• Maintains HRIS and works collaboratively with payroll to ensure accurate information between HR and Payroll; helps troubleshoot system discrepancies when needed.
Compliance and Policy Management
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and recommended best practices; assists with review of policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains all Human Resources bulletin boards at all work locations with required up-to-date employment law postings.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
Employee Relations and Support
• Serves as contact for employees and vendors regarding all benefit plans, including enrollments, terminations, and mid-year changes.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate individual.
• Coordinate and work with employees and vendors related to short- and long-term disability, workers' compensation, FMLA, and all leaves of absence.
Performance Management
• Leads the process for annual performance evaluations, monitors the progress of completion, and tracks required documentation uploads.
Recruitment and Onboarding
• Assists when needed in the recruitment process by placing ads, performing initial phone contact, and facilitating the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with department managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Assists when needed in the onboarding process by ensuring all forms are completed, conducting background checks, employee eligibility verifications, professional reference checks, and pre-employment testing.
Collaboration and Miscellaneous
• Collaborates with departmental managers on reviewing, tracking, and documenting compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field preferred
• At least three years of human resources experience
• Previous experience and understanding of general business functions, organizational flow, and following organizational policies and procedures
Required Skills and Abilities:
To assist and support the Director of Human Resources in the daily functions of the Human Resources department including recruitment and retention, administering pay, benefits, and leave policies; enforcing company policies and practices.
Supervises:
- N/A
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field preferred
- At least three years of human resources experience.
- Previous experience and understanding of general business functions, organizational flow, and following organizational policies and procedures.
Human Resources Administration
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including evaluation and talent management processes, benefits and leave; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety, and workers' compensation.
• Maintains all files, forms, and database information associated with Human Resources; assures all files are compliant with federal and state laws and regulations, as well as with Hospice policies and procedures.
• Reconcile and process invoices for benefits and HR-related expenses.
• Maintains HRIS and works collaboratively with payroll to ensure accurate information between HR and Payroll; helps troubleshoot system discrepancies when needed.
Compliance and Policy Management
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and recommended best practices; assists with review of policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains all Human Resources bulletin boards at all work locations with required up-to-date employment law postings.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
Employee Relations and Support
• Serves as contact for employees and vendors regarding all benefit plans, including enrollments, terminations, and mid-year changes.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate individual.
• Coordinate and work with employees and vendors related to short- and long-term disability, workers' compensation, FMLA, and all leaves of absence.
Performance Management
• Leads the process for annual performance evaluations, monitors the progress of completion, and tracks required documentation uploads.
Recruitment and Onboarding
• Assists when needed in the recruitment process by placing ads, performing initial phone contact, and facilitating the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with department managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Assists when needed in the onboarding process by ensuring all forms are completed, conducting background checks, employee eligibility verifications, professional reference checks, and pre-employment testing.
Collaboration and Miscellaneous
• Collaborates with departmental managers on reviewing, tracking, and documenting compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field preferred
• At least three years of human resources experience
• Previous experience and understanding of general business functions, organizational flow, and following organizational policies and procedures
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks, work in a fast-paced, team-based environment
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, confidentiality and maintain fairness
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of related software
- Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Stand, stoop, bend, reach, lift and walk, climb steps
- Communicate by phone, writing, speaking
- Must be able to lift 20 pounds at times
- Must be able to access and navigate each department and other organizational facilities by driving short/long distances
- General fast-paced work environment