Human Resources Generalist

Summary: Under general supervision, conducts human resources related tasks such as recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration and training.  This position will be the first point of contact for all of Psynergy’s Sacramento locations.

Responsibilities:

Recruiting:

•    Place and manage recruitment advertising.

•    Track applicants and collect resumes; ensure applicant database is accurate and complete.

•    Vet appropriate resumes based on job requisition and job description. 

•    Route resumes to various department managers

•    Set up interview schedules and make interview packets. 

•    Follow up with candidates and hiring manager after interviews. 

•    Obtain necessary paperwork from candidates.

•    Perform candidate reference checks.

On-boarding and Orientation:

•    Initial point person for IT Issues re: employee access/email setup/online training.

•    Set up employee desks, coordinating with IT re: computer needs.

•    Administer paperwork to new employees and contractors.

•    Conduct office tours and staff introductions.

•    Orient/train new hires on time tracking procedures, online training requirements/computer use.

Benefit Administration:

•    Conduct benefit orientations with eligible employees and collect appropriate paperwork.

•    Answer employee benefits questions.

•    Assist with open enrollment.

•    May update vendor databases with enrollment/termination information.

Human Resources Support:

•    In collaboration with supervisor, update and administer corporate employment policies.

•    Keep employee files organized and up-to-date.

•    Assist with administering leaves of absence.

•    Track training assignations for completion; monitor retraining needs.

•    Perform employee separation tasks including: ordering the final paycheck, creating exit paperwork, and conducting termination with employee.

•    Compose letters, memos and other written communications on routine matters.

•    Back up for supervisor on employee relations issues. 

•    Update necessary spreadsheets, and phone lists with employee information.

•    Assist with other related clerical duties such as photocopying, binding proposals/presentations, faxing, filing and collating as related to Human Resources. 

•    Assist with corporate celebrations and employee events. 

•    Attend and participate in staff program and facility training as required.

•    After hours and weekend work may be required. 

•    Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

•    Able to exercise absolute confidentiality and use discretion.

•    Excellent oral and written communication skills.

•    Promotes a professional image and positive attitude in all interactions with the staff and applicants.

•    Superior editing skills to include solid grasp of grammar and spelling.

•    Above average knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, and database software.

•    Highly organized and efficient; manages time well.

Education/Experience Requirements: 

•    An Associate’s degree is required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

•    3 years of human resources experience is required. 

•    Prior recruiting experience is a must.

•    PHR certification is a plus.

Special Requirements: 

•    Must be able to receive criminal record clearance as required by Title XXII, licensing regulations. This includes FBI and DOJ clearance. 

•    A health screening, by or under the direction of a physician must have been performed not more than one year prior to employment or within seven (7) days after employment. Health screening must include TB clearance not more than one year prior to employment or within seven (7) days after employment.

•    Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. 

•    Must have a “valid” standard first aid card and CPR card from an accredited institution.

Work Environment:

•    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone.

•    Light to moderate lifting is required.

•    Must be able to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only job duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities and aptitude to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship.