Human Resources Generalist

JOB TITLE: Human Resources Generalist

JOB TYPE: Full-Time; At-Will; Salaried (Non-Exempt, Essential Position)

REPORTS TO: Chief Human Resources Officer

LOCATION: 14 Kennedy Street NW, Washington, DC 20011

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources (HR) department. This position manages a variety of administrative and HR functions, including maintaining personnel, I-9, and medical files; coordinating and scheduling employee training; supporting recruitment and onboarding activities; and ensuring compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and applicable employment laws and regulations.

SALARY: $70,000 - $80,000 (Depending on Experience)

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, HIPAA, CPR, First Aid and AED, and Language Access.
• Manage new employee pre-onboarding and orientation, including but not limited to: benefits sign-up, including all forms, health and life insurance, and tax forms.
• Ensure timely setup and training for new staff in the timesheet and payroll system; Ensure accuracy of all data.
• Maintain personnel files in compliance with applicable legal requirements
• Conducts or acquires background checks, drug test, and TB test for required positions.
• Personnel data verification on W-2 forms for employees
• Manage TCP commuter benefit plan: ensure timely enrollment and termination as well as deduction changes
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the Chief Human Resources Officer.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Other duties assigned as deemed appropriate

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• At least one year of human resource management experience preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Advanced computer literacy and expertise with software used in a typical office environment, e.g., Microsoft Office suite products, Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint to create and maintain reports and logs
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally to a wide range of audiences (customers, co-workers, managers, the public, stakeholders, etc.) face-to-face, virtually, or via telephone or other communication devices to elicit information
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems
• Ability to operate basic office equipment 
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to effectively prioritize and multitask
• Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Must be able to gather and analyze information thoroughly and skillfully
• Must have great listening skills and the ability to work well with people at various levels inside and outside of TCP
• Ability to work independently and function well as part of a team
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, operate a computer keyboard, and handle paper documents
• Ability to enter data and/or information into a computer
• Ability to understand written and/or oral instructions
• Ability to read a computer screen and printed materials with or without vision aids
• Physical ability to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be a complete list of duties.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Apply for this position through the TCP career center Recruitment (adp.com)
• Your response to this job announcement may be considered for other similar available positions within The Community Partnership.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• No phone calls.

TCP has a mandatory COVID19 Vaccination (and booster) Policy. On your first day on site, you will be required to produce a COVID19 Record of Vaccination or other documentation to prove to TCP that you have been fully vaccinated from the coronavirus. Further, TCP contractors must also follow all health and safety protocols established by TCP to help maintain a safe workplace and healthy environment.

The Community Partnership for the Prevention of Homelessness is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel actions affecting contractors, employees or applicants for employment. Personnel or selection decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the work, with or without reasonable accommodation.

 If you have any questions about our company policies or your rights as an applicant or require a reasonable accommodation, please contact our Office of the General Counsel at 202.543.5298 (ext. 305).