Senior Human Resource Generalist

Company: Health Care District of Palm Beach County
Location: West Palm Beach
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

OverviewThe Senior Human Resources Generalist is responsible for administering human resources policies and programs, balancing employee advocacy and business operating needs. Promote equity, fair treatment, and positive employee relations and ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws. Serve as the Leave Administrator for the Health Care District of Palm Beach County, while working closely with the respective HR Business Partner and Business Unit leader. Provide comprehensive HR support, directly or indirectly to a designated client group in the area of recruitment and retention of critical talent, continuous performance coaching and management, pro-active issue/problem identification and resolution, and coaching and development for more effective leadership decision and communication skills. Build credible relationships with Business Leaders allowing for better decisions and organizational effectiveness. Involved in solving complex HR-related issues. Work independently with minimal guidance. May act as a resource for colleagues with less experience. -ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions:

• Provide guidance to management and employees on human resources issues, employment law, and develop new programs and initiatives to meet management and organizational needs.
• Generate solutions and implements with input from more senior HR teammates.
• Assure company policies are administered fairly and consistently throughout the area of responsibility.
• Effectively communicate and execute necessary changes to human resources policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular, recurring meetings with respective business unit to align HR activities with business unit objectives
• Perform advanced employee relations functions including support and counseling regarding personnel and job-related conflicts, problem solving and dispute resolution, managing employee performance issues, review and assessment of termination requests; execute the delivery of separation letters/agreements; conduct stay and exit interviews.
• Conduct complex/sensitive employee related investigations. Resolve standard employee relations issues, escalating to Manager, HRBP or HR Director as necessary.
• Manage the administration of all Leave of Absence programs and processes including transitional work and accommodations.
• Conduct new hire orientation and other HR related programs as needed.
• Oversees and manages the Education Reimbursement Program in its entirety and acts as the main point of contact.
• Conduct employee and supervisor training including benefits, leave of absence, policies and procedures and other various HR programs, when necessary.
• Ensure timely and accurate entries to the HRIS database.
• Assist with processing of Personnel Change Notifications.
• Maintain and monitor Job Descriptions database, ensuring consistency amongst Job Descriptions, including reviews of Job Classification.
• Perform audit and compliance functions as requested on items such as audit reports verification, and payroll information.
• Maintain employee records in compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Assist in the management and execution of bonus plans, merit processes, and routine/special request reports.
• Develops, through daily course of work, ways to make processes more efficient and streamlined. Assist with carrying out process improvement changes identified.
• Works collaboratively with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and Training Development on projects, goals and initiatives as determined by Manager.
• Facilitates the process for requesting and/or reallocating FTE by partnering with the Finance team and respective officer.
• Participates in and executes successful completion of required regulatory reporting (i.e. EEO reporting) and data management as assigned by Manager, HRBP or HR Director.
• Assist in the communication, interpretation, and upkeep of employee handbook, employee directory, and organizational chart, and contributes to the development of policies.
• May recruit and staff from internal and external sources.
• All other duties as requested.QualificationsEducation:
  • Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Psychology, or related field required. Masters Degree in same preferredExperience:
    • Five (5) + years of experience working in a Human Resources function. Three (3) years of Human Resource Generalist experience strongly preferred.Certification:
      • PHR and/or SHRM-CP Certification preferred.Health Care District of Palm Beach County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. We embrace diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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