Onsite Senior Human Resources Generalist

GuideStar Eldercare; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums paid

Life/AD&D insurance

401(k) plan

PTO + holidays

SHRM membership covered

Conference costs covered

Job summary

GuideStar Eldercare is seeking a Sr. HR Generalist to oversee HR department activities, advise on employment law, and drive policy development.

You will manage employee relations, compliance, training, and records while partnering with executive leadership to implement improvements. Ideal candidate brings extensive HR experience, SHRM/PHR certification, and strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
• SHRM/PHR certification is required.
• Deep understanding of employment law and regulations.
• Efficient HR administration and people management skills.
• Excellent record keeping skills.
• Knowledge of HR functions and best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficient with email, MS Office, and HR software.
• Strong organizational and conflict management skills.
• Sound decision making and problem-solving abilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Able to pass background testing including MVR and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR department responsibilities and activities.
• Assist with employee relations matters (excluding recruiting).
• Support workflow of HR Coordinator.
• Help develop and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Recommend strategies for employee motivation and retention.
• Coordinate wage and hour compliance and unemployment/EEOC responses.
• Conduct exit interviews and process equipment returns.
• Support performance management and development plans.
• Manage HR records, HRIS data, and reporting.
• Oversee regulatory compliance and annual reporting to insurers and Medicare/Medicaid.
• Coordinate training programs for managers and staff.
• Assist with benefits administration.
• Handle workers' compensation claims and special HR projects.

Skills

Communication

HR administration

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Attention to detail

Conflict management

MS Office

HR software

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

SHRM/PHR certification

Tools

HRIS system

MS Office

Job description

The Sr. Human Resources (SHR) Generalist plays a key role in overseeing the Human Resource Department's responsibilities and activities of GuideStar Eldercare. The SHR Generalist regularly uses independent judgement and discretion in the matters of employee relations, employment law related to regulatory compliance, and management training and development. The SHR Generalist will also use independent judgement, knowledge, and experience to evaluate HR processes, make recommendations for improvements, and execute as approved by the Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel, or Executive Leadership Team.

Responsibilities:

• The SHR Generalist agrees to work as reasonably scheduled by Company.
• Assist with all internal and external HR-related employee relations matters, except recruiting.
• Assist with managing the workflow of the HR Coordinator.
• Participate in developing organizational guidelines and procedures. Research and recommend HR best practices. Assist in developing and implementing policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Recommend strategies to motivate employees and for employee retention.
• Complaints/discipline/termination coordination. Investigate and resolve employee issues. Process unemployment claims and assist with responses to EEOC charges/investigations.
• Conducts exit notifications, interviews, and coordinates the return of company equipment.
• Coordinate employee development plans and performance management. Performance review support: 30-60-90-day introductory period reviews, annual performance reviews, maintain and monitor disciplinary and remedial progress plans.
• Wage and Hour compliance (federal and state).
• Manage the Departments personnel records, HRIS system, and prepare reports as needed.
• Manages inclement weather alerts and employee attendance.
• Oversee clinical employee state collaborative agreements.
• Draft/amend Employment Agreements (as needed basis to cover for PTO/FMLA).
• Produce and submit reports on general HR activity.
• Develop employee training program for managers, others as needed.
• Benefits administration (as needed basis to cover for PTO/FMLA).
• Regulatory compliance management: annual reporting for Insurance Carriers and Medicare/caid; OSHA and EEOC.
• Maintaining up to date with all Federal/State/Local HR laws and regulations (HR posters).
• Oversees Paid/Unpaid Time Off in compliance with federal and state laws (FMLA/ADA/), including Short & Long-Term Disability claims.
• Plan, execute, and assist with HR-related special projects.
• Execute process improvement department initiatives.
• Worker's Compensation claims management.
• Services provided by the SHR Generalist shall be performed exclusively at the Company's corporate office.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Benefits of Working Here:

• Employee's medical premiums are 100% company paid
• $50,000 in basic life and AD&D insurance coverage is provided
• GuideStar 401(k) plan
• 3 weeks (15 days) paid time off plus 7 paid holidays
• Local and national SHRM membership costs are company paid
• Local SHRM conference cost is company paid

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
• Six+ (6+) years of experience as an HR Coordinator, Generalist, or Specialist
• SHRM/PHR certification required
• Deep understanding of employment law and regulations
• Efficient HR administration and people management skills
• Excellent record keeping skills
• Fantastic knowledge of HR functions and best practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Works comfortably under pressure and meets tight deadlines
• Superb computer literacy with capability in email, MS Office, and HR software.
• Remarkable organizational and conflict management skills
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Able to pass background testing, including motor vehicle record review and drug screening.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned by the Manager of Human Resources, CHRO and Executive Leadership Team.

All GuideStar employees must be vaccinated against the flu. GuideStar follows all applicable laws; contact [e-mail] for more information.