HR Generalist - FT .8

Job Summary

The HR Generalist serves as the primary coordinator for recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and employee integration activities for a Critical Access Hospital with approximately 170 employees. The position manages the full recruitment lifecycle, facilitates a positive candidate and new hire experience, maintains employment records, and supports HR operations. The HR Generalist serves as the first point of contact for routine employee questions and HR-related inquiries while escalating complex employee relations, compliance, and strategic HR matters to the Executive Director of Human Resources. 

Purpose

To attract, onboard, and retain qualified talent while ensuring compliance with employment regulations, accreditation requirements, organizational policies, and HR best practices. 

Essential Job Functions

RECRUITMENT AND TALENT ACQUISITION 

• Lead recruitment efforts for all organizational positions. 
• Develop job postings and coordinate advertising. 
• Source, screen, interview, and coordinate candidate selection activities. 
• Partner with hiring managers regarding workforce needs. 
• Coordinate offers, background checks, references, and pre-employment requirements. 
• Represent the organization at recruitment events and community outreach activities. 

ONBOARDING AND ORIENTATION 

• Coordinate pre-employment activities. 
• Facilitate new employee orientation programs. 
• Coordinate onboarding with departmental leaders. 
• Ensure completion of required training, licensure, certifications, and compliance requirements. 
• Support employee engagement and retention through effective onboarding. 

EMPLOYEE SUPPORT AND HR OPERATIONS 

• Serve as the first point of contact for routine employee questions. 
• Respond to employment-related inquiries from applicants and employees. 
• Maintain personnel files and HRIS records. 
• Assist with timekeeping and payroll inquiries. 
• Maintain confidentiality of employee records. 

COMPLIANCE 

• Monitor mandatory training and certification requirements. 
• Maintain records in accordance with Joint Commission standards and employment regulations. 
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local laws. 

Responsibilities and Duties

• Coordinate recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and orientation. 
• Provide front-line HR customer service. 
• Maintain employment documentation. 
• Participate in HR process improvement initiatives. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Competencies 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Strong organizational and time management skills. 
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities. 
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR practices. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism. 

Supervisory Responsibility
Guidance:  This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities. Occasional guidance and training may be provided to employees and new hires. 

Materials Responsibility: Limited

Work requires limited responsibility for material resources. Examples of resources could include supplies, equipment, inventories, small budgets, and other similar material assets. The employee has a limited amount of control over these resources. The cost of errors is also limited in terms of damage, waste or financial loss. Problems associated with material resources are not complex. The volume of resources may vary, but the level of difficulty in dealing with these resources is uncomplicated. 

Key Relationships 

Co-workers/JCRHC Employees, General Public/Visitors/Volunteers, Vendors/Clients, Physicians/ Medical Office Staff. 

Position Specifications

Education:  2-year college program or equivalent experience. 

Field of Study:  Human Resources; Business or related field 

Special Training:  Word processing with a minimum of 60 wpm; Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access); HRIS processes; Dependent Adult/Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training within 6 months of employment 

Training Preferred 

Licensure / Registration:  PHR or SHRM-CP Certification preferred. 

Experience:  Two or more years of HR experience required. 

Interpersonal Skills 

Interaction is with a variety of people. These may be fellow employees, customers, the public or others outside the organization. Communications are of limited difficulty. Interactions usually involve short, straightforward exchanges of information. The job requires a limited amount of interpersonal skills. Interactions are non-stressful encounters and dealing with uncomplicated problem situations. 

Working Conditions

There are little or no adverse environmental conditions to consider. Possible Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens None 

Service Excellence Expectations 

Adheres to the “Values and Behavior Statement” of Jackson County Regional Health Center. Adheres to HIPAA and maintains confidentiality as relates to all patient and medical information. Works in a safe manner at all times and adheres to our safety programs and service expectations.