HR Generalist

Children's Hope Alliance; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to provide support in recruitment and talent management. This role involves ensuring effective HR practices, employee relations, and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and a proven record in HR practices.

Benefits

Generous parental leave policy

Military reserve pay

Bereavement leave

Flexible working hours

Birthday paid time off

Qualifications

• Preferred PHR or SPHR certification within 4 years.
• 2+ years of HR experience preferred.
• Training experience in employee relations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help manage HR-related information in software systems.
• Assist in developing recruitment programs.
• Contribute to talent management and employee development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or human resources

Tools

Recruiting Technology Programs

HR Software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Position Expected Start Date: October 1st, 2025

Are you looking for a workplace that values your well-being and supports your family life? Look no further! At Children's Hope Alliance, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all our employees. Here are some of the fantastic family-friendly perks we offer:

Parental Leave: We understand the importance of family time. Our generous parental leave policy ensures you can cherish those precious moments with your new addition.

Military Reserve Pay: We proudly support our employees who serve in the military reserves.

Bereavement Leave: In times of loss, we stand by our employees. Our bereavement leave policy provides the time you need to grieve and be with your loved ones.

Work-Life Balance: We believe in a healthy work-life balance. With flexible working hours and remote work options, we help you manage your professional and personal life effectively.

Birthday PTO: Celebrate your special day with a day off on us! Enjoy your birthday with family and friends, making memories that last a lifetime.

Apply today and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us!

Summary

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for assisting the Senior Director of Human Resources to provide leadership to attract, develop, and retain the best talent available. The position assists with the development and implementation of talent management/human resources policies, plans, and services including recruitment, selection, legal compliance, employee benefits, compensation, employee relations, leadership development, employment practices and procedures, and employee communications.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

General Departmental Responsibilities:

Helps to ensure that all HR related information is entered and managed in the Agency-selected employee management software, including new employee information, deductions, salary adjustments, evaluations, terminations, training requirements, etc.
Assists in assessing the effectiveness of HR programs/systems and develop, recommend, and implement initiatives to consistently meet fiscal, compliance, reporting, and business objectives.
Work to gain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting corporate human resources functions.
Provide input on personnel policies and needed updates.
Oversee benefit plan selection (including retirement), communication, enrollment, administration.
Provide assistance with employee relations issues as needed
Assist with monitoring performance appraisals and manage professional development programs to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization

Recruiting Responsibilities:

Assist with developing and administering an effective recruitment program
Consults with supervisors to understand the requirements, duties, and qualifications desired for the specified vacant position(s).
Collects and analyzes data to maintain current understanding of fair and competitive market salaries, candidate availability, and demand for candidates in particular roles.
Innovate new means of recruiting and on-boarding to improve processes.
Consults data and records to identify and select potential candidates for vacant positions.
Screens candidates, selects qualified and interested candidates for the interviewing phase, and then connects viable candidates with HR Specialists or hiring managers.
Counsels candidates on the interview and hiring process.
Sit in on interviews as needed.
Assist with job fairs, campus events, and other networking opportunities.
Collects feedback when candidates are not selected to improve the process.
Maintains and ensures compliance with applicable equal employment opportunity (EEO) and related employment laws and regulations.

Talent Management/Staff Development Responsibilities

Confer with management and supervisors to identify personnel needs and job specifications, duties, qualifications, and skills as needed
Work with Senior Director of HR to develop “Growth Paths” for employees, to prepare them for the next step in their career at CHA.
Create job descriptions or review and edit job descriptions written by others as needed
Assists with developing Training Sessions and curriculum for employees.
Participate in new employee orientation and training
Assist and participate as needed in training of employees on Human Resources-related topics
Assist with maintaining training schedules
Purchases needed training material with approval of the Senior Director of HR.

Other Responsibilities:

Maintain Strict confidentiality and exhibit discretion at all times
Collaborate with HR team to ensure data is properly entered and tracked for HR and training functions.
Report all out-of-compliance or unsafe activities to supervisor
Other related duties may be assigned, as required
Act as the designee for the Senior Director of Human Resources when needed and appropriate

All employees have the following expectations:

Mission: Contribute to and enhance company mission
Organization: Prioritize and plan work responsibilities appropriately
Professional Development: Attend and/or successfully complete all required trainings and meetings
Timeliness and Accuracy: Perform quality work within given deadlines and expectations with or without direct supervision
Professionalism: Comply with all applicable policies, practices, and procedures; report all out-of-compliance and unsafe activities to supervisor; interact professionally with other employees, volunteers, families, children, and the community
Teamwork: Serve effectively as a team contributor on all assignments
Communication: Utilize effective communication skills both verbally and in writing; provide effective feedback and is receptive to feedback
Leadership: Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other appropriate individuals
Cultural Competence: Is sensitive to the cultural, ethnic and religious views of the children and families served, and in community and public contact.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or equivalent
Ability to attain PHR or SPHR certification or equivalent within 4 years, preferred
Two or more years of professional experience in human resources, management or staff development preferred.
Training or experience in planning and policy, talent management, selection, compensation, benefits, staff development, employee relations, and performance management preferred.
Willingness to learn and stay abreast of applicable laws and regulations, current best practices, and new developments and industry trends
Demonstrated proficiency in Recruiting Technology Programs, Training and HR Software, MS Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Requires technical skills to operate projector/TV or electronic presentation programs such as Webex, Teams and Skype
Professional demeanor with exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
The ability to be a self-starter, multi-task, and handle numerous projects at once
Attention to detail and excellent communication and interpretation skills

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, frequently required to stoop or kneel, and must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception.

The work environment will contain slight to moderate office-related noises. The employee is not exposed to extreme weather conditions, toxic fumes, or airborne particles.

Salary Expectations

New employees are generally hired at the midpoint of the posted salary range. However, the exact salary may vary depending on factors such as qualifications, internal equity, and the budget allocated for the role.

Children’s Hope Alliance is committed to fostering, maintaining, and promoting equal employment opportunities. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination of race, religion, color, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, national origin, sex, or age.