Human Resources Generalist

A Great Place to Work

Hebrew is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates and one of the finest centers in the state of CT. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

Human Resource Generalist

What You'll Do:

Our Human Resources team is the driving force behind recruitment, employee relations, training, the administration of compensation and benefits and other initiatives to enhance the overall work experience for our dedicated staff.

Summary

To hire, support, and maintain an engaged workforce within the facility. Provide legal compliance with state and federal guidelines while assisting in all functions relating to employment, benefits, and salary administration. Oversees the daily administrative functions of planning, coordinating, and directing activities that impact staffing. Serves as an objective partner to senior leadership while driving company culture through employee relations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Engagement:
  • Provide exceptional customer service to our residents and employees, modeling responsive behaviors to all questions and concerns.
  • An advocate for fair and equal application of policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate engagement advisory group to strengthen the voice of our teams and enhance the work environment.
  • Serve as the point of contact for all benefits and the administration of the benefit programs in collaboration with the National Benefits Team.
  • Partner with senior leadership on any issues or concerns/employee relations.

• Recruitment:
  • Responsible for the acquisition of talent: screening resumes, scheduling and conducting interviews, issuing drug screenings, and conducting background investigations. Including ABCMS/DPH.
  • Partner with the National TA Team to ensure the accuracy of open positions and priorities.
  • Facilitate onboarding and orientation that consistently meets the brand standard and sets the tone for the new hire experience.
  • Conducts new hire check-in on 10/30/90 days to ensure proper assimilation, identifying any issues/resolution.

• Administration:
  • Manage WC: Cinch form submission, partner with claims examiner, OSHA log recordkeeping, attend safety meetings, and input during quarterly WC status calls.
  • Leave and Disability Management: LOA, FMLA, STD coordination of all paperwork and tracking.
  • Accountable for transactional items: filing, verifications, references, PAFs (status changes), monthly licensure checks/renewals, and tracking performance evaluations.
  • Serve as backup for Payroll Administration Oversight: processing payroll, quarterly PBJ, time sheets, daily reconciliation of punches, updating schedules/shifts, approving cards, running reports, and maintaining payroll records for audits.
  • Ensures personnel files comply with medical records, background investigation, and drug screening results are separate from the personnel files.

Key Competencies

• Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values and mission statement; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and a positive image throughout the facility.
• Understands and upholds the Residents' Bill of Rights and holds all resident information confidential.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with proficiency in the English Language.
• Must possess patience and the ability to relate tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.
• Aptitude to make independent decisions when circumstance warrants such action and to remain calm during emergencies.
• Ability to work with confidential information and be discreet.
• Punctuality is essential.
• Knowledge of computer software, ability to perform data entry, and basic office skills; responsible for remaining proficient in computer skills
• Ability to complete assignments on time with minimal supervision.
• Capacity to understand and operate the mechanics of a multi-line telephone/paging system.
• Attends in-service educational classes and on-the-job training programs as directed.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of three years of Human Resource experience.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and a college degree preferred.

What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Hebrew team enjoys:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

What You'll Bring:

Qualifications of a Human Resources Generalist include:

• Experience as an HR, preferably in a healthcare or Long-Term Care setting
• Knowledge of insurance, benefits, unemployment compensation and state or federal guidelines pertaining to Human Resources preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Compassionate and empathetic nature toward staff, candidates and others
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Proficiency in office software and basic computer skills
• Strategic mindset with the ability to develop and implement HR initiatives that align with organizational goals

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence.  Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report.  When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.