Human Resources Generalist

FLSA Type: Non-Exempt, Full-Time Benefit Eligible

Department: Human Resources

Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Reports to: Human Resources Director

Pay Range: $31-$34

Pay Grade: 10

Work Modality: Primary work on-site with occasional remote work

Job Summary

As the Human Resources Generalist, you will assist with the day-to-day human resources functions and duties under the direction and support of the HR director. The HR Generalist will be responsible for the following assignments: worker's compensation, employee relations, compensation, new employee orientation, employee benefits and safety. This position offers the latitude to work with leadership and staff across the organization and is a great opportunity for an HR professional with future leadership aspirations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Conducts carrier invoice reconciliation of employee benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD & D and COBRA)
• Manages all aspects of leaves of absence from commencement to conclusion
• Assist HR Director with recruitment activities
• Processes all new hire pre-employment screening and onboarding; facilitates new employee orientation program; conducts exit interviews
• Issues and deactivates employee access badges
• Counsels, advises and provides guidance to CCBC management and staff within scope of knowledge
• Updates job descriptions as directed
• Conducts wage and benefit studies as directed
• Maintains compliance federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices, and assists the HR director in reviewing policies and practices to maintain compliance
• Manages all aspects of worker's compensation including, but not limited to, investigating injuries, collaborating with department leadership to address safety issues, coordinating medical network provider visits, maintaining the Worker's Compensation annual claims history, following claims from commencement to conclusion, maintain appropriate communication with the injured employee, employee's direct supervisor, HR Director, Worker's Compensation carrier, and other stakeholders as required
• Provides ergonomic assessments and recommendations to staff
• Serves as CCBC's Safety Officer:
• provides quarterly content and maintain tracking of safety tailgate meetings
• ensures SDS binders are current
• ensures safety-related SOPs are accurate and current.
• prepares, files and posts annual OSHA Form 300A
• oversees periodic department safety inspections are being conducted
• administers the annual required cGMP training
• Oversees CCBC's emergency communication system
• Maintains all electronic HR files, including personnel, leaves, terminations, etc.
• Demonstrates alignment with and adherence to the company's core values in all interactions, decisions, and work activities; serves as a role model for fostering a positive, respectful, and ethical workplace culture
• Employees in this role are entitled and expected to take compliant meal and rest periods in accordance with California law.
• This position requires consistent, on-time attendance in accordance with company policy. Excessive tardiness or absenteeism may impact performance and employment status.

Note: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

Education/Licenses/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Management, Business, or Organizational Development, required
• SHRM-CP and/or HRCI certification, preferred
• A minimum of 2 years' HR generalist experience, required
• Experience working with Paylocity, preferred
• Experience facilitating meetings of small to medium size groups, preferred
• Experience conducting employee orientation or short training sessions, preferred
• Experience serving in a safety capacity, preferred
• Must have a valid California driver's license, and a clean driving history with no major violations in the last five years

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, required
• Strong oral and written communication skills, required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, required
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, required
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines, required
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality, required
• Thorough knowledge of California employment-related laws and regulations, required

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally
• Ability to sit for extended periods (e.g., desk work, meetings)
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, using a mouse, and operating standard office equipment
• Occasional standing and walking
• Close vision for reading reports, screens, documents, spreadsheets, and emails

Working Conditions

• Indoor, climate-controlled environment
• Low to moderate noise level

The Central California Blood Center is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, hair style, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state of California Civil Rights Law, it is the policy of Central California Blood Center to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Department at myhr@donateblood.org.

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