About this role
Why Prairie Ridge?
Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare is looking for a part-time Human Resource Generalist to join our HR team. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in beginning or growing a career in Human Resources while gaining hands-on experience across several areas of HR, including recruitment, onboarding, employee records, payroll, benefits, and employment processes.
Previous Human Resources experience is helpful, but not required. We're looking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working with confidential information, and interested in learning and growing within Human Resources.
This position will work approximately 20 hours per week with flexibility in scheduling based on the needs of the position. As experience grows, there may also be opportunities to take on additional responsibilities based on individual development and organizational needs.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Human Resource Generalist supports Human Resources functions including recruitment and hiring, onboarding, employee records, background checks and required screenings, payroll, benefits enrollment, and employment documentation. This position assists with the consistent and accurate completion of assigned HR processes and provides routine Human Resources information and support to employees and supervisors within these areas.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Treat all individuals with dignity and respect while maintaining agency standards of confidentiality, professionalism and objectivity.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee, applicant, and organizational information obtained through the course of Human Resources responsibilities, exercising discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive or confidential matters and ensuring information is only shared with appropriate individuals as necessary, in accordance with agency policies, CARF standards, and applicable confidentiality requirements.
• Coordinate recruitment of new staff, including job postings, applicant communication, interview scheduling, and working with managers throughout the hiring process. Assist with maintaining recruitment materials, application questions, templates, and applicant workflows, as well as identifying opportunities to improve recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Complete and maintain required background check and screening processes for new and current staff, including required authorizations, screenings, documentation, follow-up, and ongoing SAM/OIG checks.
• Conduct and coordinate new employee onboarding, including required employment documentation, onboarding activities, and completion of new-hire requirements.
• Maintain current, accurate, and complete employee records and required employment documentation in BambooHR and other Human Resources records and systems.
• Assist with routine Human Resources record reviews and audits to ensure required documentation is complete and current.
• Maintain quality service by following organizational and CARF standards.
• Assist with employee payroll preparation, maintain working knowledge of the full payroll process, and provide backup for payroll processing as needed.
• Assist with employee benefits enrollment and change processes, including employee enrollment, benefit changes, and required documentation.
• Maintain current knowledge of Human Resources practices, employment requirements, and job-related processes through ongoing education and professional development.
• Provide routine Human Resources information and support to employees and supervisors related to assigned HR processes, referring complex or sensitive matters to the Human Resource Manager as appropriate.
• All other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Post-secondary education or training in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
• Previous experience with payroll, Human Resources, or related administrative systems preferred.
• Ability to learn and develop knowledge of Human Resources functions, practices, and employment processes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and maintain accurate and complete records.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate discretion when handling sensitive employee and organizational information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with employees, supervisors, and other members of the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and effectively use Human Resources, payroll, and other employment-related systems.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and talk or hear.
$17.50