YMCA of the USA · 13 hours ago
HR Generalist - YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $60K/yrYMCA is a leading non-profit charitable organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The HR Generalist will lead the recruiting strategy and support various HR functions to enhance the organization's mission and impact.
Career PlanningCommunities
Responsibilities
Develops recruiting strategy to cultivate diverse, appropriate and effective sources for candidates
Supports employee recruitment efforts in response to branch staffing needs, including preparing/disseminating job postings, managing and configuring association applicant tracking system, performing applicant prescreening, and coordinating interviews
Develop candidate pipelines for all departments and levels of the organization. Sources and attracts candidates through various methods: job fairs, databases, social media, employee referral, etc. Builds relationships with local agencies and schools to foster employment referrals
Assists hiring managers through the hiring and recruitment process to ensure equitable and consistent practices
In conjunction with the marketing department, creates communication pieces as needed for use in print and social media to develop candidate pool and position the Y as an employer of choice in the area
Ensures non-exempt job descriptions are accurate and revised as needed
Manages and configures association volunteer management system
Serves as primary HR contact for volunteer supervisors, ensuring accurate volunteer records and compliance
Assists with the administration of employee benefits programs; maintains benefits records and ensures accurate enrollment in HRIS and provider systems
Provides HR support to employees and managers, responding to routine HR inquiries and connecting with resources/answers as appropriate
Coordinates ongoing employee relations projects including tenure recognition, employee performance recognition, and staff appreciation
Supports HR projects as designated by the EVP/CHRO and/or HR/Risk Director
Attends staff meetings and training sessions
Models the YMCA core values
Other duties as assigned to support the functioning of the HR department
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field or equivalent experience
Related HR work experience; preferably in a nonprofit environment
Ability to relate to diverse groups of people from all segments of the community
Proficiency in Microsoft programs and familiarity with HRIS/ATS systems
Attention to detail and ability to function in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to travel locally within served communities and association branches
Ability to maintain accuracy and privacy of confidential information
Benefits
Paid time off
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee discount
Mileage reimbursement
Other
Company
YMCA of the USA
YMCA of the USA is the national resource office for the nation's YMCAs. Located in Chicago, IL, YMCA of the USA exists to serve YMCAs.
Founded in 1844
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Suzanne McCormick
President & CEO
Recent News
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2025-09-19
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