Human Resources Generalist Jobs

The Gersh Organization is dedicated to changing the lives of children on the autism spectrum. Our team of professionals is committed to providing opportunities, inspiration, and guidance for every child to reach their full potential, regardless of the challenges they face.
The goal is to ensure the HR department’s operations run smoothly and effectively to deliver maximum value to the organization. The HR Generalist carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: Employees Relations, HR Operations, Compensation, Performance Management, System Maintenance, Compliance, etc.
Hr Generalist Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Conduct New Hire Orientations and required staff trainings for onboarding.
• Provide information for employees regarding Workers Compensation, FMLA or LOA and ensure timely submission of required paperwork
• Handles employment related inquiries from employees and supervisors, escalating complex and/or sensitive matters to the HR Manager.
• Advises supervisors about the steps in the progressive discipline system of the company. Counsels managers on employment issues.
• Oversight of all onboarding activities with assistance from HR Coordinator.
• Ensures complete and absolute confidentiality of all employee information and other relative Human Resources issues.
• Handles employee benefit inquiries, assists with enrollment and changes.
• Escalate background checks with issues; pre-adverse and adverse action notifications when needed.
• Handles employee relation issues in a discreet, confidential, timely, and helpful manner. Conducts interviews and documents appropriately.
• Partners with management to communicate Human Resources policies, procedures, programs, and laws
• Conducts stay interviews with new hires as well as exit interviews, summarizes findings.

Requirements
HR GENERALIST QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in Employee Relations
• Highly developed communication skills
• Proficient experience in Microsoft Office (all programs)
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• A minimum of 4 years’ HR Generalist experience
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency and handle competing priorities

WORKING CONDITIONS
Full time, regular business hours Monday through Friday as agreed to by HR Manager, with some flexibility for required fluctuations in needs of the Human Resources department and the organization.
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit for long periods
Ability to move freely throughout the building with no restrictions
Benefits

• Training & Development
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Paid Company Holidays)