HR Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Human Resources Manager, the Human Resources Generalist provides day-to-day HR support to Forged Together and its affiliated agencies. This role supports employee relations, onboarding, compliance, leave administration, performance management, payroll support, and HR records while helping ensure consistent HR practices across the organization. The Human Resources Generalist addresses routine HR matters and escalates complex matters to the Human Resources Manager as appropriate.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

Respond to routine employee and manager questions regarding policies, practices, and HR processes.

Support employee relations matters, workplace investigations, coaching, corrective action, and performance documentation under the guidance of the Human Resources Manager.

Coordinate onboarding, status changes, transfers, and employee separations.

Assist with leave-of-absence and accommodation processes and maintain related documentation.

Maintain accurate employee records and support HRIS transactions and audits.

Track required licenses, certifications, training, and other compliance items.

Support recruiting, job postings, interviews, and new-hire activities as needed.

Prepare reports and identify missing, inconsistent, or overdue HR information.

Support agencies with finalizing payroll and coordination with the Pennant Payroll department.

Assist with employee engagement and retention initiatives.

Assist employees with compensation and benefits questions and coordinate with applicable Pennant partners as needed.

Support compliance with applicable employment and equal employment opportunity laws, policies, and recordkeeping requirements.

Support implementation and ongoing use of HR and compliance systems.

Perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Three or more years of HR generalist or comparable HR experience.

Experience supporting employee relations, onboarding, compliance, and leave processes.

Multi-location or healthcare experience preferred.

Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws.

Experience using Workday or a comparable human resources information system preferred.

HR certification preferred but not required.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND

SKILLS:

Strong organization, communication, and follow-through.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality.

Strong attention to detail and comfort working with HR systems and reports

Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is primarily performed in a remote work environment and may require occasional travel to agency locations or company meetings based on business needs.

Requires frequent use of a computer, keyboard, telephone, and other standard office equipment to perform essential job functions.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain an acceptable driving record in accordance with Company driving requirements, and have reliable transportation to perform required business travel.

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