HR Generalist-ah

**_Throughout the Affordable Housing Communities_**

**_GENERAL SUMMARY_**
- Under the direction of the President of Affordable Housing, this position is responsible for _providing support services and to community employees as well as guidance and support to management staff including but not limited to the following areas: company policy interpretation, employee relations, compensation administration, benefits, COBRA administration, recruitment, new hire orientations, training, workers’ compensation, LOAs, and exit interviews._
- The job duties listed are essential functions of the position. However, other duties may be assigned, and may also be considered essential functions of the position._
- 1. _Oversee all Community staffing requirements by partnering with hiring managers from the inception of the open position through all phases of employment including but not limited to advertising, the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), screening interviews, background checks, offers of employment and new hire orientation, etc._
- 2. _Interfaces with external employment services such as agencies and search firms as appropriate. _
- 3. _Coordinate employee timekeeping activities including making adjustment entries in the payroll and HR system; following-up with managers and supervisors to ensure all timecards are approved, answering routine questions about timekeeping._
- 4. _Coordinate all Annual Community Insurance Open Enrollment activities, including, but not limited to, written communications, benefits packets, provider presentations, etc._
- 5. _Reconciles monthly insurance billings to balance with company and employee-paid premiums, verifies eligibility and processes new enrollments and terminations. _
- 6. _Researches and keeps abreast of company policies and procedures; answers and resolves employees’ questions, problems and complaints regarding HR policy, procedures or employee handbook interpretation. _
- 7. _Document and report employee relations issues and perform investigations as needed._
- 8. _Creates and maintains accurate employee files and records, including timely HRIS population and data uploads._
- 9. _Assists in coordinating employee recognition programs, including safety, all-staff meetings, employee events, wellness events, etc. _
- 10. _Maintains compliance training database for all employees._
- 11. _Prepares all related exit documentation for terminating employees. _
- 12. _Perform all other related duties as assigned._

**_QUALIFICATIONS_**

**_EDUCATION_**

**_Required/Preferred_**

**_Education Level_**

**_Major/Area of Study_**

**_And/Or_**
- Required_
- Associates Degree_
- General Studies_
- Preferred_
- Bachelor’s Degree_
- Human Resources or Similar_

**_EXPERIENCE_**

**_Required/Preferred_**

**_Minimum Experience_**

**_Details_**
- Required_
- Three years- HR experience including all phases of the employment process_
- Required_
- One year_
- Up-to-date knowledge of State and Federal employment law_
- Preferred- One year- Spanish Speaking**_JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES_**
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- _Communication/Interpersonal:_
- _Effective written communication skills as appropriate for the needs of the audience._
- _Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations; live, via online or virtual mediums._
- _Excellent collaboration and team building skills._
- _Effective conflict management skills._
- _Ability to effectively build relationships with customers, executive management, and other stakeholders through positive interaction and problem identification and resolution._
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- _Decision Making/Organization Skills:_
- _Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure._
- _Excellent organizational skills._
- _Ability to perform work independently with mínimal supervision._
- _Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis._
- _Physical Demands and Work Environment_
- 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. _
- _Office work environment with no unusual physical requirements._
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- _Productivity:_
- _Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills._
- _Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities._
- _Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment._
- _Ability to prioritize responsibilities and to organize workload to ensure that timeframes are met and the work is successfully completed within deadlines._
- _Demonstrated ability to define, develop, and analyze performance measures and metrics.- _-_
- _Project Management:_
- _Demonstrated project management skills._
- _Demonstrated planning and project oversight/management skills._
- _Demonstrated skills in project plan design and implementation; directing projects, coordinating the work of operational teams,