Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency · 21 hours ago
HR Generalist
Salem,OR,US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$32/hr - $40/hr
3+ years expMid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency is dedicated to empowering individuals to change their lives and exit poverty. The HR Generalist is responsible for implementing HR policies, managing recruitment processes, and ensuring compliance with employment laws, while also fostering a positive work environment to enhance staff morale and retention.
Responsibilities
Assists with updating and maintaining HRIS and/or payroll system with accurate, timely and confidential data. Supports the PAF processes, and audit requirements. Supports the update and distribution of 1095s for compliance with ACA
Responds to requests via the HR email inbox in a timely manner, and advises other HR team members on more complicated requests. Ensures responses are complete, accurate and professional
Assists with the maintenance of records. Ensures documentation is complete, accurate and secure
Conducts HR inquiries by phone, and HR investigations under the direction and guidance of HR management. Confers with legal counsel as directed
Creates, edits and advises on agency job descriptions that are compliant with pay equity, EEO language, as well as analysis and completion of physical/mental and work conditions stipulations for performance of the job
Approves interview questions for program management. Assists recruiting staff in conducting phone interviews, hiring panels, and onboarding as needed to meet deadlines. Supports talent acquisition efforts with hiring managers
Assists as needed with pre-employment screening such as reference and background checks, and coordinates health screening and skills or language testing when needed
Oversees successful off-boarding of agency staff to authorize IT and payroll system access is disabled, and ensure final paychecks are distributed in a timely manner under state regulations
Supports recruiting process as needed by posting, assigning, and monitoring new requisitions
Works as a team with Manager and recruiters with regard to policy and compliance questions
Works with HR team to ensure monthly New Staff Orientation is staffed and held monthly with required presentations
Works with Benefits Specialist to support the Open Enrollment and monthly enrollment of employees
Performs tasks needed for complex leaves and disability requests, including documentation, Interactive Dialogue Meetings, creating flare-up plans, and advising programs on solutions that support both staff and business objectives
Works collaboratively with Safety Specialist on Workers Compensation cases that involve protected leave and modified duty
Supports staff engagement tasks and activities as requested by manager, including staff surveys, events and outreach
Assists with long-term projects, as needed, in support of Program and Agency initiatives
Assists with HR Assistant, Clerk, and front desk tasks as requested by manager
Facilitates updates to agency pay scales, performs market pay analysis, and updates pay accordingly
Identifies areas of improvement within the HR Team's work and develops training and processes to address them
Performs research required to implement new HR processes and collect data that can inform decision-making
Complies with MWVCAA safety and personnel policies, including punctuality and attendance
Other duties assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
Three years of previous experience as a Human Resources Generalist directly serving staff and employees in the administrative functions of personnel programs
HR accreditation with SHRM or HRCI may substitute for a Bachelor's Degree
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Candidate must pass a comprehensive MWVCAA background screening prior to employment
Successful registration with the Central Background Registry of the Child Care Division
Candidate must pass pre-employment and random drug screenings
Knowledge of employment laws and regulations
Experience and demonstrated proficiencies in computer software such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook and other online business tools are required
Excellent oral and written communications; providing information, answering questions and explaining decisions using tact and diplomacy
Ability to present information to small and large groups
Able to work efficiently to meet deadlines
Company
Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency
Our Mission: Empowering people to change their lives and exit poverty by providing vital resources and community leadership!
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kaolee Hoyle, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Robert Hale
Chief Information Officer
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