Big Bend Hospice · 11 hours ago
Human Resources Generalist
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$60K/yr - $75K/yr
2+ years expBig Bend Hospice (BBH) is your 'Hometown Hospice' providing compassionate end-of-life care for over 40 years to the Big Bend region. They are seeking an experienced Human Resource Generalist to manage various HR processes including FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, and employee benefits administration.
Health CareHospital
Responsibilities
Manages and administers the FMLA process, including reviewing documentation, issuing determinations, sending correspondence, and maintaining confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA
Tracks FMLA usage, return-to-work dates, extensions, and coordinates with HR and employees regarding short-term disability and leave status
Oversees the ADA process by evaluating accommodation requests, collaborating with department leaders, and managing related communications
Manages the Workers’ Compensation process, serving as the primary contact for work-related injuries, filing claims, coordinating light duty, and working with the insurance carrier and payroll
Serves as system administrator for the HRIS, providing training, maintaining configurations, and developing workflows to improve efficiency
Administers employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life, flexible spending, supplemental, voluntary, and 403B plans
Acts as the main contact for benefit brokers, vendors, and third-party administrators, and conducts benefit education sessions for employees
Manages benefit enrollments, COBRA, qualifying events, and compliance testing, and collaborates with payroll for billing reconciliation
Provides customer service and develops communication tools to enhance understanding of benefits
Reviews and audits benefit and retirement enrollments, status changes, and eligibility each month
Supports ACA data management, annual 5500 filings, and benefit plan audits
Assists the Senior HR Generalist with HR functions such as compensation, leave, employee relations, and compliance matters
Responds to routine employment inquiries, escalating complex issues as needed
Conducts quarterly visits to remote offices and participates in regular team and shadowing activities to support cross-department collaboration
Completes assigned training to maintain compliance and stays current on HR trends, regulations, and best practices
Ensures compliance with all employment laws and serves as back-up for recruiting, onboarding, and other HR administrative tasks
Performs additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
A minimum of two years of human resource generalist experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems
Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
Commitment to BBH's core values: integrity, compassion, and accountability
Preferred
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly desired
Benefits
Robust Employee Benefits
Recognition and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (eligible for most roles)
Company
Big Bend Hospice
Big Bend Hospice: Community Experts in End-of-Life Care Founded in 1983 as the first non-profit hospice in Tallahassee, we remain grounded in our Big Bend region, serving families across Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla counties.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jon Wood
Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer
Terri Cardosi, MBA, LSSGB
Chief Financial Officer
Company data provided by crunchbase