Human Resources (HR) Generalist

Southern Healthcare Management; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Healthcare Management is seeking an HR Generalist to perform HR duties at a professional level and partner with senior HR management to support the Durham region. The role covers payroll processing, benefits administration, onboarding, employee relations, training, policy implementation, and data management.

The position may also involve HIPAA compliance, audits, and coordination of HR reporting. Strong computer skills and prior payroll/HR experience are preferred to ensure accurate

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent required or preferred.
• Proficient with personal computer usage.
• Previous payroll/HR experience, preferably with ADP and Workforce Manager.

Responsibilities

• Processes payroll documents for all employees in line with company policy.
• Sets up payroll and tax withholding records for new hires.
• Manages employee benefits enrollment and understanding.
• Maintains confidential employee records (PII, medical, I-9, etc.).
• Handles employee relations issues and escalates to corporate HR as needed.
• Conducts onboarding and maintains training documentation; supports OSHA/workers’ compensation tracking.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR administration

Computer proficiency

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Tools

ADP

Workforce Manager

Job description

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: benefits administration, employee relations, training, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, data and record-management and payroll.

• Processes payroll documents for all employees at assigned facility in accordance with company policy and procedures.
• Processes new employee requisite forms necessary to set up payroll and tax withholding records.
• Manages employees understanding and enrollment in company’s benefits programs.
• Analyzes payroll related statistics and reports exceptions to administrator and the payroll department.
• Confidentially maintains employee records. (i.e. personnel, medical, I-9, etc.)
• May serve as facility HIPAA officer.
• May serve as the Facility Worker’s Compensation Coordinator.
• May serve as the Facility Risk Manager
• Conducts new hire orientation and maintains accurate training and development documentation in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• May be required to assist in maintaining OSHA and Workers’ Compensation tracking/trending and reporting tools.
• Handles employee relations issues and directs all unresolved employee complaints and concerns to the corporate Human Resources Department per the EDR Program and/or the compliance hotline.
• Manages unemployment claims and participates in the unemployment hearings as required. Manages Facility recruitment and employee retention efforts including posting positions, scheduling background checks, interviewing candidates, and conducting reference checks.
• Participates in daily staff meetings as required. Implement and manage employee reward and recognition programs.
• Assist with any state or federal audit and/or investigation applicable to HR/Payroll.
• Using a PC, may generate correspondence, statistical data, special reports, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree or equivalent preferred.
• Proficient in the use of a personal computer.
• Previous payroll/HR experience, preferably with ADP and Workforce Manager.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

• Working in normal office environment, employee may be required to sit, bend, stoop, and use keyboard.
• May occasionally lift objects of 10 to 25 lbs. In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident’s protected health information.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law.
• Agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to the confidentiality of residents’ protected health information.