Human Resources Generalist

MedLink Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MedLink Georgia in Colbert, GA is seeking an HR Generalist to support recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and employee relations across our Georgia locations. You will coordinate new employee orientation, manage benefits and documents, run FMLA/leave processes, keep HR records up to date, and work closely with the HR Director to foster a compliant, efficient workplace.

The role requires an associate degree (or higher) and at least two years in HR, with strong organizational and communication

Qualifications

• Associate degree in HR, business, or related field.
• Minimum of two years of HR experience (onboarding, training, workforce development).
• Experience coordinating multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge of employment laws and onboarding best practices.

Responsibilities

• Process FMLA/STD paperwork and track leave accruals.
• Coordinate new employee orientation and onboarding.
• Maintain HR records, payroll-related documents, and benefits.
• Assist with I-9 reverifications and background checks.
• Support HR Director with compliance and reporting.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

HRIS

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree in HR/related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Everbridge

Job description

HR Generalist

Location: Colbert, GA Job Type: Full-time Company: MedLink Georgia

About Us

MedLink GA is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across Georgia. We are seeking someone who is compassionate and detail-oriented to join our team and support healthcare professionals in providing top-notch medical services to our community.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

FMLA/Short Term Disability

• Keeping track and updating the FMLA status report
• Meet with employees to make sure they understand how FMLA and STD is used while they are on leave
• Make sure they employee are given the proper paperwork needed for their doctors to fill out.
• While the employee is out, I monitor their FMLA/EIA hours and turn off their accruals
• Check the Lincoln to monitor the employees' claim and call them if there areany issues
• Once the employee comes back, I turn on their accruals and make adjustment to them.
• Send the Lincoln their return-to-work notes as well

New Employee Orientation

• Collect and filing all documents for new employees.
• Making copies of employee documents
• Send out presentation and calendar reminders to employees a week before NEO week
• Modify NEO schedule for employees based on their job title and the presenter schedules
• Welcome the new employees and establish a relationship with each of them making sure they know I am their person of contact for those three to four days
• Help new employee sign in to each of the platforms that we use at Medlink and walk them through how to use it
• Monitor each class and make sure presenters are aware of their presentation times
• Make sure employee benefits are completed
• Make sure employee information is correct, and they have their employee paid benefits
• Answer all questions new employees may have
• Coordinating and sending out training schedules when employees report to the site
• Jackets/ T-shirts: adding deductions to OneSource and filing order requested for new employees and current employees
• 30-day f/u with new employees and schedule
• Creating Badges for all employees
• Adding Helping Hands and T-shirt/Jacket deductions
• Schedule Mandated Reporting Training

Other HR Functions

• File STD/LTD payments for each month
• Background checks-Initial
• Send W2 to employees
• File doctor's appointment excuses and CME training
• Business card ordering
• Name changes in all systems
• I-9 reverifications for name changes
• Employee Verifications
• Add/Change/Remove Employees from Everbridge
• Add new employees and the employee of the month to the monthly newsletter
• Keep the pre-and-post onboarding checklist up to date
• Employee of the Month Nominations, getting materials together and presentation

Student Services Point Of Contact

• Track of the students that are scheduled to be with our providers and schedule their orientation
• Ensure the student fills out our student paperwork and sends it to the provider
• Put in an IT ticket in for the student to have eCW access (Not for shadowing students or MA students)
• Make sure to ask for the students' CV and at the end of their rotation I send them a feedback form

Education And ExperienceRequired

Any other tasks as assigned by HR Director

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, Healthcare Administration, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in human resources, employee onboarding, training coordination, workforce development, or related field.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects and meeting deadlines.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Education, or related field.
• Experience in healthcare, community health centers, or workforce development programs.
• Knowledge of employment laws, onboarding best practices, and employee development principles.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of onboarding processes and employee lifecycle management.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and human resource information systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including computers, printers, and telephones.
• Ability to travel between MedLink Georgia locations as needed.

Salary: $50000 - $60000 per year