Human Resources Generalist

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• Reduced Cost Meals every shift on site (All)
• Employee assistance program (EAP) (All)
• Insurance coverage: Health, vision, dental, life, supplemental and pet insurance (FT)
• Flexible spending account (FSA) (FT)
• Generous Paid time off (PTO) (FT)
• 401k w/company match (FT)
• Tuition/Professional development assistance (FT)

• You have a passion for working with the autism population and ensuring the safety and well-being of students and staff.
• You get the job done and are capable of strategic thinking while simultaneously rolling up to your sleeves to lead and teach by example.
• You have exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with staff, leadership, and external partners, both verbally and in writing.
• You are capable of understanding and communicating with individuals at all levels, promoting open dialogue and effective relationships.
• You have a strong attention to detail with excellent follow-through on HR tasks, compliance and documentation.
• You are a strategic thinker with the ability to align HR functions with the school’s mission while focusing on operational efficiency and business needs.
• You are skilled in mediating conflicts, addressing complaints, and navigating sensitive issues with empathy and professionalism.
• You have the ability to handle confidential information while maintaining privacy and regulatory compliance.
• You are effective at managing multiple HR projects and ensuring deadlines are met with quality results.
• You have the ability to work collaboratively with school leadership, managers, and staff to meet organizational goals.
• You have a strong understanding of employment laws, especially in an educational and residential setting for children with autism.
• You have the ability to design, deliver, and manage employee training programs to support staff development and compliance.
• You are knowledgeable in the diverse needs of staff and students in an autism-focused school environment, fostering inclusivity.
• You have strong decision-making skills with the ability to consider the broader impact on employees and the organization.
• You are familiar with HRIS systems and advanced MS Office skills for managing personnel records and compliance tracking.
• You are a proactive learner focused on developing HR skills and knowledge relevant to the school environment.

• Oversee the compliance and documentation for new hires, ensuring all required paperwork, background screenings, and pre-employment testing are completed in collaboration with Talent Acquisition.
• Ownership of ongoing compliance tracking and administration for all staff, ensuring adherence to federal, state and local regulations.
• Maintain and audit HRIS systems to ensure accurate data management
• Maintain and audit driving records and documentation for employee driver eligibility.
• Act as a primary point of contact for employee relations, including addressing complaints, moderating mediations, overseeing development plans, and managing terminations.
• Lead investigations related to employee concerns or grievances, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes.
• Guide employees through the leave of absence processes, managing the filing, tracking and return-to-work procedures.
• Provide open-door support to employees, offering guidance on performance improvement and career development opportunities.
• Serve as the go-to knowledge expert, advising the management team with compliance on federal, state, and local unemployment laws, recommending best practices for HR operations.
• Conduct stay and exit interviews, compile trending data, and communicate finding leadership to inform retention strategies.
• Partner with the HR Manager to develop and implement policies and training programs that align with business needs and organizational values.
• Administer and track FMLA, PFL, and leave of absence programs, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws.
• Handle worker’s compensation claims and assist in managing the associated processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Support OSHA compliance and tracking, ensuring the organization meets all safety regulations.
• Assist with various HR-related projects and other duties as assigned, providing support across the department.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, psychology, business administration, or a related field (or college degree in progress with 4+ relevant work experience)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an HR Generalist with a degree
• 2+ years of onboarding and training experience
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Experience with FMLA, PFL, and Leave of Absence administration
• Employee relations experience includes handling complaints, investigations, terminations and corrective action oversight.
• Understanding of benefit enrollment and tracking.
• 2+ years of onboarding and training experience required; developing training materials and communications preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to pass a DMV abstract screening is required.
• Experience in a school, educational, or residential settings (specifically with children, such as an autism-focused or special education environment is a plus).
• HRIS (Human Resources Information System) proficiency.
• Knowledge of special education laws, guidelines, and regulations
• Knowledge of or experience working in therapeutic and residential settings for children with autism or other developmental disabilities.
• Due to the nature of work in supporting our students, all job description list the physical requirements for that position
• Our campus consists of some paved areas but primarily consists of grass, gravel paths and parking lots. Additionally, many areas of our building are fully accessible, however, as a historic building some areas are only accessible by stairs.
• You must be able to ambulate around the campus, including hills, stairs, grass and gravel.
• Special Accommodations can be requested but will only be approved if the accommodation does not impact the ability to perform your position and it does not put yourself, a student, or any other staff member at risk of harm or injury.

• Mandated Reporter Training
• PPE
• Sexual Harassment Training

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