HR Generalist

Newport Healthcare; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Healthcare is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations within our designated program(s) and act as a business partner to local leadership. You will help create a culture of service, quality, and accountability while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

You will administer HR plans, handle employee relations, support performance management and training initiatives, maintain records, and coordinate reporting.

Qualifications

• Three years of relevant HR experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in health care or residential treatment preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and wage/hour requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a business partner with local leadership teams to create a culture of customer service, quality, integrity, and accountability wherein employees are highly engaged and empowered to ensure clients are receiving superior treatment while in a safe and compassionate environment.
• Administer various human resources plans and procedures within designated areas of responsibility.
• Address employee concerns, mediate workplace conflicts, and foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Support the performance review process, track employee goals, provide feedback, and support managers in addressing performance issues.
• Coordinate employee development plans, administer training initiatives, and identify learning opportunities that align with business goals.
• Maintain department records and employee files in compliance with regulatory and licensing bodies.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Employee relations

Regulatory compliance

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

UKG UltiPro

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

What You’ll Do

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for day-to-day coordination of the human resources function within the designated program/s and serves as a Business Partner for the local leadership team.

Key Performance Responsibilities:

• Serve as a business partner with local leadership teams to create a culture of customer service, quality, integrity, and accountability wherein employees are highly engaged and empowered to ensure clients are receiving superior treatment while in a safe and compassionate environment.
• Administer various human resources plans and procedures within designated areas of responsibility.
• Address employee concerns, mediate workplace conflicts, and foster a positive and productive work environment. Guide management on employee relations and performance management.
• Support the performance review process, track employee goals, provide feedback, and support managers in addressing performance issues.
• Coordinate employee development plans, administer training initiatives, and identify learning opportunities that align with business goals.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director, the Human Resources Manager/Director, and other members of the leadership team on internal investigations as warranted.
• Responsible for maintaining department records and employee files in compliance with all regulatory and licensing bodies.
• Complete all reporting requirements in an accurate and timely manner.
• Participate in leadership and departmental staff meetings and attend other meetings as needed.
• Responsible for the integrity of the employee data within all related systems. Updates information & files timely and accurately as needed for the employee file.
• Report all workers’ compensation and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) information in a timely manner.
• Stay abreast of all legal and regulatory requirements and changes respective to locations in which programs are located.
• Responsible for compliance with all wage and hour practices and is the gatekeeper for determining employee vs. contractor.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• At least three years of relevant human resources experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience in the health care industry and/or residential treatment field preferred.
• Working knowledge of federal and state specific employment and wage and hour law.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Joint Commission and state regulatory requirements as it relates to Human Resources.
• Experience with Ultimate Kronos Group, a plus

Compensation Range:

$70,000- $100,000 annually, depending on education and expeirence