Overview
HR Generalist Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA at Healthy Start: Regional non-profit dedicated to family health equity
Position Overview:
The HR Generalist supports the mission and operations of Healthy Start, Inc. by ensuring compliance with federal and state labor and employment laws, leading employee recruitment and retention efforts, supporting training and staff development and managing overall employee engagement activities. The successful candidate will make it a priority to balance employee satisfaction, risk mitigation and the strategic directives of the CEO. The HR Generalist will serve as a strategist and lead execution on projects, tasks and initiatives that strengthen the Healthy Start workforce, ensure that Healthy Start has a strong employee relations program, that personnel matters are addressed with discretion and confidentiality and that communication is transparent. This position will report to and work in collaboration with the Director of Administration to ensure development and adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), recommend policy upgrades, advise in recruitment strategies and assist in the performance management process. The person in this role has a deep commitment to the work of Healthy Start, is equity focused, and embraces how the organization’s mission drives staffing decisions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Recruiting
Ensure all open positions are filled within the deadline provided. This will include:
Work with the Director of Administration to design and implement recruitment strategies
Assist in the development of existing and new job postings
Recommend multiple recruitment sites for greater exposure and candidate pool
Develop a network of suitable candidates for all areas of programming
Develop and recommend pre-screening questions for open positions
Collaborate with management and hiring team to improve recruitment plan
Onboarding
Ensure consistent and comprehensive new employee onboarding process. This will include:
Complete and file all payroll documents with the finance department
Review relevant company hiring and HR policies
Ensure all passwords, equipment and security credentials are provided
Resolve any issues that may arise during the hiring phase for all newly hired employees
Follow up with all new hires within the 1 working week to ensure their needs are met and they are following all necessary protocols
Record Maintenance
Ensure all employee documentation is kept up to date and compliant. This will include:
Maintain up to date electronic staff records utilizing Healthy Start software systems
Ensure timely update of records are available to both the employee and management
Process all payroll changes by submitting the required documentation to finance department
Support employee navigation of HR systems
Training, Development, Performance and Strategy
Ensure Healthy Start staff have comprehensive HR training support. This will include:
Support managers and supervisors in identifying training needs and resources
Deliver basic HR trainings
Participate in staff evaluations when requested to ensure consistent and fair treatment is provided to staff members
Regularly report compliance issues to the Director of Administration
Assist with the development and implementation of employee satisfaction surveys
Employee Relations
Ensure Healthy Start maintains a productive and supportive work environment. This will include:
Serve as the Primary point of contact for staff HR questions, concerns, ideas and feedback; escalate when appropriate
Develop and implement employee programs and initiatives that boost morale and promote the mission and values of Healthy Start
Develop strategies and metrics to assess employee satisfaction
Provide all staff with conflict resolution while addressing sensitive workplace issues
Investigate all complaints and provide transparent communication with the Director of Administration
Possess the ability to mediate and resolve issues brought to the attention of HR
Provide feedback to management by conducting exit interviews
Special Assignments
Accommodate CEO and support colleagues for additional special assignments that may occur during the course of employment
Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree required in Human Resources or business-related field with 5-7 years’ experience
Master’s degree and/or Human Resource certification preferred
Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge Requirements:
Resourceful, problem-solving aptitude and thorough knowledge of HR procedures and policies, as well as State and Federal HR laws
Understanding of personnel and compliance records management
Experience with HRIS systems preferred
Strong oral, written and technical communication skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently or as part of a team, and to manage multiple tasks and projects in fast-paced environment
Ability to analyze and resolve issues and problems
Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
Strong organizational and time management abilities; ability to meet deadlines
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Windows operating systems
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks
Resourceful, problem-solving aptitude and thorough knowledge of HR procedures and policies
Excellent interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Physical Demands:
This position is a hybrid position; the HR generalist is expected to work no less than 24 hours per week in-office.
The work performed is 80% office work requiring sitting, typing and answering phones, with occasional light lifting, carrying, stooping, standing, bending, walking and filing.
Intense mental, visual, and aural attention is required as the work involves responding to requests, planning, or performing work that is at times, can be fast paced.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Compensation
$60,000 – $70,000 commensurate with experience. FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Title: HR Generalist
Company: Healthy Start: Regional non-profit dedicated to family health equity
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
