About the Role
The Human Resources Generalist performs HR-related duties on a professional level, working closely with senior management. This role focuses on benefits administration, recruitment and onboarding, and policy implementation, while upholding ethical practices and MHA's culture.
Responsibilities
- Assure MHA and its mission, programs, and services are consistently presented in an efficient, strong, and positive image.
- Foster and maintain an environment of collaboration and innovation in accordance with personnel policies and procedures that conform to current laws and regulations.
- Review departmental needs with supervisors, assist with staffing level analysis, and obtain approvals on hire requisitions.
- Support internal and external employment advertisements and job postings to recruit and retain a diverse workforce.
- Build applicant sources by researching and contacting local community services, colleges, employment agencies, media, and internet sites.
- Attend job fairs and other employment-related events.
- Assist with telephone screening of candidates, schedule interviews, check and document employee references, and provide feedback to applicants.
- Oversee processing of all required employee fingerprints and background checks.
- Maintain organization staff by establishing a recruiting, testing, and interviewing program, and recommending changes.
- Oversee pre-employment requirements and the onboarding process.
- Oversee TB authorizations for services at OMNI Medical.
- Support benefits administration, including claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices, and communicating benefit information.
- Manage administration of 403(b) plan, FSA/HSA account, Health Care Benefits, and Life Insurance.
- Research new and cost-effective employee benefits.
- Reconcile benefit accounts.
- Serve as liaison for EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
- Serve as primary contact for all staff regarding new employees, benefits, policies, enrollment, and the Employee Handbook.
- Help coordinate open enrollment period, process benefit selections, and yearly option selections.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge through workshops, publications, networking, and professional associations.
- Assist in evaluating department reports, decisions, and results in relation to established goals.
- Follow all agency policy and procedures and demonstrate continuous regard for personal safety and the safety of others.
- Adhere to the agency Code of Ethical and Legal Behavior.
- Act as primary back up for Human Resources Operations Manager in their absence.
- Answer MHA’s main office phone as needed.
- Participate in MHA’s committees as needed.
Requirements
- Ability to work under strict confidentiality.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Must be organized, self-motivated and have the ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Must be people oriented and results driven.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment under crisis situations and to abide by regulations regarding confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Must be clear and maintain an acceptable record under mandated criminal background check process.
- Valid Driver’s License and ability to drive with current driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage.
Skills
- Paylocity
- MS Office suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
Experience Level
- 3-4 years of experience in Human Resources
- 6 years of experience in Human Resources
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field
- Associate degree in related field
Salary/Compensations
- $29.00-$31.00 per hour
Benefits
- Paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick leave according to MHA policy.
About the Company
- Mental Health Association in Orange County, Inc. (MHA)
