Are you passionate about human resources and community impact? Do you have experience in HR and a proven track record of leading and developing the employee life-cycle? If so, you might be the ideal candidate for the HR Generalist position at BALANCE, a non-for-profit organization that provides free financial and housing education to low-income and underserved communities.
Position Summary
Lead and Grow the Employee Life Cycle Experience.
As the HR Generalist, you will be responsible for supporting all aspects of human resources at BALANCE, including recruitment, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and policy compliance. You will also be a key member of the HR team, contributing to the success of the employee life cycle and vision of the organization. You will report directly to the Director of HR
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
• Drive all day-to-day Human Resources operations and processes.
•Perform recruitment duties and candidate selection of new staff members, including creating job descriptions, job postings, conducting interviews, coordinating with hiring managers and onboarding.
•Support management in decision making related to people management, to include development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.
•Create and deliver people practices that develop and maintain positive working relationships between the organization and employees, while also supporting company growth.
•Develop and maintain positive relationships with employees, providing positive support and firm guidance as needed.
•Administer HR related documentation, including employment contracts, offer letters, employment verifications and termination letters.
•Assist benefits broker and vendors in administering all benefit programs including, but
not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, and paid time off.
•Respond promptly to employee inquiries and concerns relating to payroll, HR policies, procedures, and benefits as the assigned point of contact.Monitor and maintain all electronic and physical personnel related records accurately, and in compliance with company policies, federal and state laws and regulations.
•Coordinate employee offboarding, including conducting exit interviews and reporting separation data to management.
• Manage internal investigations and resolution of employee relations issues.
•Ensure compliance with all local, state and federal employment and benefit laws related to HR policies and procedures (EEO, ADA, FLSA, etc.).
•Assist in routine agency compliance audits (SOC, COA, 401k).
•Respond to unemployment claims.
•Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills
To be successful in this role, you will need to have the following qualifications and skills:
• A bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or any related field.
• A minimum of three years of experience in HR, preferably in a non-for-profit or social sector organization.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, policies, and laws, especially in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with staff, partners, and stakeholders.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical standards, with a commitment to the mission and values of BALANCE.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR software systems.