HR Generalist

MISSION

We are Called to serve a thriving community of seniors where they live with dignity, connection and purpose.

CORE VALUES

Fully embraces a culture of hospitality and teamwork by living the Oakwood Core Values:

• Compassion: We care deeply about the people we serve and the people we work with on a daily basis. We work together to help one another.
• Faith: We have a commitment to remain true to the vision and mission of Oakwood.
• Inclusion: We include everyone. We welcome opinions and strive to consider different perspectives to create fair, welcoming, and accessible experiences for all.
• Integrity: We work to be transparent and fair. We act with honor and respect for our residents, their families, and our co-workers.
• Dedication: We care about the people we serve and work with on a daily basis. We are dedicated to providing superior service to one another and our community.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to) for our HR Generalist:

• Creates and encourages a culture and working environment where staff members thrive. Builds internal and external relationships which support HR and organizational goals. Innovative with new ideas and recommendations, driving success forward.
• Manages and implements full-cycle recruiting to include promoting, posting, screening, reference checks, hiring, drug testing, orientation, and HRIS and other hiring system entry. Partners with the hiring manager to identify qualified applicants and control the hiring process. As needed, plans and attends job fairs or engages in employer branding.
• Drives, promotes, and supports all employee recognition and appreciation programs and activities including the campus-wide staff member events and assigned business-unit events.
• Establishes a reputation of a trusted advisor through interaction with staff members within the assigned business units and responds timely and effectively to employee inquiries, issues, and concerns.
• Establishes and cultivates a consultative relationship with supervisors and managers regarding staff member disciplinary action, company policies, procedures, and practices, collective bargaining agreement and employment laws and regulations.
• Conducts stay and exit interviews with staff members to capture data for identifying trends and action items to address.
• Tracks and maintains the staff member incident/injury reporting, works with worker's compensation to provide the necessary information. Completes annual OSHA reporting.
• Support HR department cross-functional tasks and projects to include compensation, benefits, payroll administration and electronic time management.
• Completes all mandatory trainings as assigned in the LMS by required due date. Participates in and attend onsite and offsite meetings, conferences, seminars, webinars, etc. to assure professional development.
• Recommends new approaches, policies, procedures, etc. to affect continual improvements and efficiencies of assigned business units and within the HR department.
• Enthusiastically accepts and completes all other duties and special projects as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS for our HR Generalist:

• Considerable knowledge of principles and practice of human resource management.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of federal, state, and local employment law.
• Demonstrated ability to professionally and effectively interact and communicate both verbally and written, with all levels within an organization.
• A demeanor that exudes a pleasant and professional manner when dealing with internal and external customers.
• Work experience that has developed a superior ability to maintain professionalism and tact when under pressure and/or juggling priorities.
• An understanding of the ethics and requirements of maintaining confidentiality as appropriate in a variety of circumstances and scenarios.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions and, when applicable, collaborate with others to come to a consensus and/or solution.
• Willing and able to be flexible with work hours in order to carry out the responsibilities of the position.
• Capacity to provide leadership in a partnership environment, which fosters effective teamwork in meeting the mission of Oakwood Village.
• Presents one's passion for HR in all interactions, activities, and projects.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND/OR TRAINING

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field is required.
• A minimum of 3-5 years in a professional human resources role demonstrating progressive HR experience.
• SHRM
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and with HRIS Systems.
• Experience in healthcare strongly desired.