The Human Resource Generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with senior HR management in supporting designated geographic regions. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, affirmative action, and employment law compliance.

The Human Resource Generalist will run the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS: Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.  Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, documentation and prevention. Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience. Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice. Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations. Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities. Maintains compliance with organization's policies for handling confidential patient information. Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information. Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization. Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, and local requirements, and TJC standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provide support, training, and oversight in the areas of employee recruitment, hiring, retention, discipline, evaluation, and employee relations. Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development. Support operations in recruitment functions to include posting and monitoring job requisitions, screening and presenting potential candidates to hiring managers. Follow up with candidates and hiring managers regarding offer letters, employment and reference checks.• Assist with pre-hire and post-hire background checks, professional license verifications, and other required screening checks ensuring they are completed within timelines. Support the onboarding process and hiring process, including (but not limited to) launching onboarding, tracking of pre-hire paperwork, providing documents for employee files, and other administrative supports as needed.• Gather and maintain documents required for clinical staff credentialing process. Provide Data Processing entry and administration support for the specified area. Conduct orientation and training as needed. Help new operations develop and implement tracking procedures for post-hire training, background checks, performance reviews, and any other company compliance requirements. Train supervisors and monitor compliance with employee evaluation process and timelines. Provide objective feedback and solution-focused recommendations in resolving conflict and employee relations matters. Train supervisors on progressive corrective action process and ensure fair and consistent implementation of corrective actions. Consult with managers on corrective actions, determine corrective action level, complete Corrective Action forms and submit to Human Resources Leadership for final review. Participate in corrective action meetings, as needed. Conduct workplace investigations, as needed. Maintain thorough knowledge of company policies, and state and federal employment-related rules and interpret policy for stakeholders. Coordinate leave administration with employees, educate supervisors and ensure compliance with company processes, state and federal laws. Serves as a link between managers & front-line employees with employee relations and interpretation of policies & procedures. Conducts or assists with record audits and mandatory reports, including I-9 audits, EEO-1 filings, payroll audits, and other compliance reviews. Assists with the preparation of the performance review process. Maintains employee records, ensuring completion and accuracy of details such as employee contact information, job classification, pay rates, organizational structure, and other vital details. Collects and compiles HR metrics and data from a variety of sources including the human resource information system (HRIS) and payroll outputs, management and employee surveys, exit interviews, employment records, government labor statistics, competitors practices, and other sources. Prepares and presents summary reports of job analysis and compensation analysis information. Gathers data from market-based compensation surveys; uses spreadsheet and data analysis techniques to assess results and market trends. Performs other duties as assigned.