HR Generalist — Onboarding, Benefits & Compliance

Appalachian Agency For Senior Citizens Inc; Tennessee; On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous leave policy

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Disability coverage

Critical Illness Insurance

Life Insurance

Birthday paid

Job summary

Appalachian Agency For Senior Citizens Inc is seeking a Human Resource Generalist to work with the Chief of Human Resources to manage daily HR functions, including hiring, onboarding, payroll, benefits and leave administration, and enforcing company policies.

Responsibilities include recruiting, interviewing, and facilitating hiring; conducting background checks and compliance reviews; orientation and offer letter creation; and supporting employee relations and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Assists departmental managers with job-related interview questions.
• Conducts all post-offer compliance checks to include background checks, drug screens, driving records and employee eligibility verifications.
• Implements new hire orientation and onboarding and composes offer letters.
• 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; recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations as needed.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Continues knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in issues relating to the agency, clients, and employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Organization

Time management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Delegation

Integrity and confidentiality

HR laws knowledge

MS Office

HRIS proficiency

Education

Associate's degree in HR/related field

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS systems

Job description

Appalachian Agency For Senior Citizens Inc is seeking a Human Resource Generalist to work with the Chief of Human Resources to manage daily HR functions, including hiring, onboarding, payroll, benefits and leave administration, and enforcing company policies.

Responsibilities include recruiting, interviewing, and facilitating hiring; conducting background checks and compliance reviews; orientation and offer letter creation; and supporting employee relations and safety initiatives.