HR Business Partner

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Put your talents to use in a culture of care where you can make the world a better place.

Youth and Family Advocates (YFA) was founded in 1970. Our purpose and role are to serve children and families in crisis, providing programs that encourage healing, restoration, and success for those we serve. This is why "Family" is our middle name Our hardworking 350+ team members work in partnership with communities and families, providing a full range of services across the state of Florida.

No matter the role, we believe every team member at YFA has a critical role in supporting our children and our communities and we constantly strive to ensure a positive, purpose-driven, dynamic work environment for you to learn, grow and meet your fullest potential. We are a drug free and tobacco free employer. We conduct extensive pre-employment background checks, Criminal, MVR, and a drug screen in which a positive result from THC/Marijuana prevents hiring a candidate; we follow Federal law which does not recognize State authorizations to use THC/Marijuana.

Job Overview:

Seeking an experienced Human Resources professional to join YFA's dynamic HR team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in managing various day-to-day HR functions, such as Benefits and Leave of Absence (LOA) management, workers comp, employee training coordination and other HR functions. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong internal customer service and time-management skills and an in-depth understanding of Benefit management and compliance, Open-Enrollment coordination, WC laws in Florida, general HR policies / procedures. Experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred. HR Professional Certification preferred.

Benefits Coordination

• Partner with broker and TPA's to administer all employee benefit plans and coordinate annual open enrollment
• Review and approve benefit enrollments, changes, and COBRA activity
• Follow best practices and internal SOP's to manage benefits, evaluate utilization, cost and value
• Coordinate problem resolution when participants encounter challenges using benefits
• Coordinate information required to complete annual audit of 403(b) retirement plan and Health and Welfare Plan compliance
• Maintain current knowledge of benefit regulations such as ERISA, Florida Workers Compensation, and managing benefits in accordance with Summary Plan Descriptions and vendor protocols
• Manage possible conversion from fully-insured, to self-funded and hybrid structured benefit plans
• Coordinate employee benefits satisfaction surveys, analyze results and formulate recommendations for improvement

Leave of Absence (LOA) Management

• Facilitate Workers' Compensation claims. Identifying methods to reduce claims and promote safety
• Manage the FMLA process, administering approval for leave and evaluating restrictions
• Administer and track all LOA's, follow up with employees to ensure smooth return to work
• Oversee unpaid administration leave for DCF/DJJ investigations
• Coordinate employee payment of benefit premiums during LOA
• Point of contact for bereavement leave, jury duty, donated leave, and all other types of LOA requests

Compliance and Other Duties as Assigned

• Partners with VP, HR to research and investigate employee complaints and evaluation of findings
• Assists with the annual review and updating of HR policies, to including the employee handbook
• Administer the Learning Management System in ADP Workforce Now
• Manage resources, information and documents available to employees and management using SharePoint and ADP Workfoce Now.
• Conducts other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or management
• May cross-train with other HR team members to serve as a backup as needed

Location: 7524 Plathe Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34653

Schedule: 100% in office work schedule during first 90 days for training. After successful 90 days, may transition to hybrid schedule with 3 office days and 2 remote work days.

Requirements

WHAT YOU NEED:

The ideal candidate will have a strong HR Generalist background, knowledge of employment laws and best practices, and benefits administration experience. Experience putting together informative guides and training material is preferred.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• 3+ years direct experience in Human Resources as Business Partner or advanced HR Generalist required
• 3+ years of supervisory experience preferred
• HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) required

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 30 pounds, bend, stand and sit for extended periods of time. Travel on a local and regional basis required. Up to 15% travel, visiting all YFA site locations.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? At YFA, we are as dedicated to our team members as we are to our mission YFA provides:

• 13 Days of PTO, Incrementally Increasing with tenure
• 13 Paid Holidays, 5 Days Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employer Paid Employee Life Insurance
• Legal Services, ID Monitoring, Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with match after 12 months
• Training and professional development opportunities

And of course, an opportunity to make the world a better place

Youth and Family Advocates is committed to fostering a trauma informed workplace culture, to include a commitment to ensuring that employees interact with children, families, and each other in ways that promote healing, resiliency, and responsiveness to the impact of trauma in the lives of individuals.

Youth and Family Advocates is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We strictly prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on these protected characteristics.

Youth and Family Advocates complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other privileges of employment.

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