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HR Generalist

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Charlottesville, VA, USA
Full-time

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

The HR Generalist manages the development and implementation of talent management/human resources policies, plans and services, including recruitment, selection, legal compliance, employee benefits, compensation, employee relations, diversity and inclusion, employment practices and procedures, employee communications and events. 

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Administers compensation and benefit programs, including job description and classification, salary structure and salary adjustments.  Oversees benefit plan communication, enrollment and administration.  Assesses the competiveness of human resources programs and practices against the relevant markets and makes recommendations for improvements and changes.
  • Oversees HR systems and employee records to ensure accuracy and improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the organization.   Complete setup of the newly implemented HR system (PayChex) to include recruitment, onboarding, and compliance; further develop metrics and maintain reports for headcount, staffing, turnover, performance management, etc.
  • Setup of all new employees and maintenance of employees in PayChex to include contact information, pay rate, withholdings, etc.  Maintain hard copy of all personnel files and ensure they are in agreement with Paychex records.
  • Manage Time & Attendance module in PayChex for all employees and provide timesheet entry and approval training during employee orientation. 
  • Manage accounts payable in conjunction with Controller.  Provide back up support for payroll as needed.  Reconcile employee benefits to vendor invoices and payroll deductions.
  • Works with management to develop plans for:  talent management, including training, staff training and leadership development, retention, recognition, employee communication and career development.  Assesses and evaluates training and staff development needs and develops programs to meet needs.
  • Works with all program directors to ensure the timely annual completion of all performance appraisals.  Provides assistance to directors on questions related to the Performance Appraisal Implementation Guide.
  • Participates in HR initiatives and special projects in various functional areas of human resources.
  • Assists CFO with coaching and counseling to employee and managers to resolve employee relations, performance issues, and disciplinary actions.
  • Remains current on employment laws and regulations and serves as point of contact and manages relationships with compliance agencies.
  • Recommends new approaches, procedure changes and innovative solutions to continually improve efficiency and employee experience.
  • Works with CFO to identify and develop HR best practices, benchmark similar employee relation issues, and provide coverage and collaboration as needed.
  • Manages recruitment process, onboarding, job descriptions, training and professional development opportunities, and annual review process.
  • Additional duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources or other relevant field.
Skills/Experience: 
  • 5+ years of HR experience serving in a human resources role to include employee relations, compensation, performance management, policies and procedures and EEO/AAP.
  • Professional Human Resources (PHR) or other recognized HR certification required.
  • Knowledge of regulations, policies and procedures which govern HR and non-profit organizations and ability to accurately interpret and administer.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, service oriented, and multi priority environment.
  • Effectively manage conflict resolution and demonstrate initiative, ethical conduct, and sound judgement.
  • Well-organized and possess great oral and written communication skills.
  • View problems and issues in the context of the bigger picture.
  • Strict adherence to confidentiality.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead an organization through change initiatives.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Apr 24 2018
Active Until: 
May 24 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit