Human Resources Generalist

Blue Ridge Health is currently seeking a Human Resources Generalist to be part of our Human Resources team.

What We Offer You:

• A competitive benefits plan, including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement account with company matching
• Supplemental accident insurance available
• 9 paid holidays per year
• PTO and Personal Day accrual, starting day 1 - (We value a work-life balance!)

What You'll Do:

The Human Resources Generalist works under the supervision of the Director of Human Resources to administer the organization’s human resource policies, procedures and services. Responsibilities include:

• Executes staffing functions across the organization.
  • Develops position descriptions, requisitions, postings and advertisements.
  • May assist hiring managers and supervisors with initial screening, candidate interviews and final selection.
  • Assists with development and delivery of new hire signups, orientation and onboarding segments.
  • Monitors turnover and produces periodic reports.
• Coordinates benefits administration
  • Supports annual benefits enrollment by preparing Human Resources Information System configuration, conducting and planning educational meetings; assisting employees with enrollment requirements, processing benefit elections, confirming results and retaining appropriate records.
  • Completes quarterly ACA audits.
  • Coordinates annual non-discrimination testing for benefit plans.
  • Answers benefit questions and resolves issues for employees as needed.
• Coordinates employee appreciation events and programs.
  • Provides input and articles for intranet posting as needed.
  • Assists with employee appreciation and community service events.
• Assists in employee relations
  • Assists managers with handling personnel conflicts, investigations and disciplinary action.
  • Ensures policies are consistently followed and documentation and rationale are sufficient to support actions.
  • Assists managers and supervisors in the formatting and delivery of disciplinary action as appropriate.
• Other related job duties as assigned, including, but not limited to:
  • Conducts internal HR compliance audits, summarizes findings for management review, coordinates implementation of corrective actions and maintains records.
  • Assists with development and delivery of various training programs; schedules courses, records completion and retains records.
  • Compiles information and prepares reports.
  • Maintains records.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• Two or more years of experience in employee relations, benefits administration, and employee training preferred.
• Strong skills utilizing the Microsoft office suite, as well as various computer systems and software applications.
• Must have strong communication skills including interpersonal, written, and verbal communications.
• Must be comfortable presenting information to large groups.
• Must be well-organized and attentive to details.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers across the organization.
• Must exercise initiative, sound judgment and problem-solving techniques in the decision-making process.

About Blue Ridge Health:

At Blue Ridge Health our mission is to improve Health, inspire Hope, and advance Healing through access to Compassionate, Affordable, and Quality Care. We are seeking individuals with a passion for creating an exceptional patient and client care experience to join our team! We are a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.