The HR Generalist reports to the HR Director and is responsible for a wide variety of activities within the Human Resources Department. This position will mostly be located in Wildwood, FL. Job duties consist of managing daily HR processes including, but not limited to, the personnel requisition process, recruitment, onboarding, new employee orientation, employee benefits, performance management, recognition, employee relations. The HR Generalist ensures the HR information system and other methods of data tracking are maintained accurately and timely. The HR Generalist provides consultation, coaching and leadership to Kids Central, Inc.’s management team and ensures consistent application of policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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  Assists with the personnel requisition and recruitment processes to include preparation of offer letters.
• Assists hiring manager with interviewing when requested.
• Manages the on-boarding process for new hires to include background screens, and new hire materials.
• Participate in and track New Employee Orientation Program for new hires.
• Prepare and maintain employee files for audit compliance.
• Schedules 30 day and 90 day follow up meetings with new hires and supervisors.
• Assists with maintaining Kids Central’s Affirmative Action Plan including data collection, analysis and mandatory reporting.
• Manages employee health, welfare and 401(k) benefits.
• Assists employees with benefits/insurance related issues following carrier requirements.
• Administers Workers’ Compensation, FMLA and other leaves.
• Manages employee recognition programs, benefit meetings and other HR related meetings.
• Assists HR Director with employee relations activities, which may include conducting confidential investigations, performing employee counseling and discipline, and development plans.
• Assist with employee performance appraisals and development plans to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
• Develops and implements employee training programs, including supervisory training.
• Review and trend data involving turnover and requisition process.
• Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation and conducts exit interviews.
• Responds to unemployment claim filings as needed.
• Conducts research and analyzes data to develop and recommend new or enhanced programs or processes.
• Assists with compensation and classification issues.
• Manages job description process and ensures all positions have up-to-date job descriptions.
• Manages front desk reception, including appropriate staffing, ensuring calls and visitors are handled promptly and appropriately, incoming and outgoing mail is processed daily and postage machine is maintained.
• Track all employee pledge donations and weekly coffee and jeans fund.
• Other projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in human resource management or a related field and 3 years of progressive human resources experience or 5-10 years of progressive human resources experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated knowledge of applicable federal and state labor law and other government compliance regulations. Experience with ADP Workforce Now HRIS system.

Other Requirements

Ability to successfully clear a Level II background screen

PHR or SPHR preferred

Valid Florida driver’s license, and must be insurable by KCI’s current insurance carrier

Must carry personal smart phone with data plan for business communications during and outside business hours

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

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  Ability to meet Organizational Required Competency standards
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently or with a team
• Identify priorities with the ability to multi-task
• Proficient with HRIS systems
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state labor laws
• Basic knowledge of Florida child welfare system
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to handle employee relations issues using an approach that is participative, collaborative, un-biased and advisory in nature.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to coach and mentor employees
• Ability to travel locally, up to 10%
• Ability to safely operate motor vehicle

WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This job regularly operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 15 pounds.