Job Abstract

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Union Rescue Mission (URM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. We are dedicated to serving men, women, and children experiencing homelessness and providing comprehensive emergency and long-term services to help them escape the dangerous streets of Skid Row. Established in 1891, URM is now one of the largest rescue missions of its kind in the United States and the oldest in Los Angeles. Join us at Union Rescue Mission as we bring hope and share the compassion of Christ to those devastated by homelessness.

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST CORE WORK PRINCIPLE:

Colossians 3:23 is the foundation of URM’s standard for employment, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for people”. The goal for each employee is to enrich and sustain a humble heart attitude; to enrich and sustain a mindset of serving others, treating them with kindness and truth; and to enrich and sustain a zealous desire for achieving work objectives without any ulterior motives or agendas.

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST ROLE DESCRIPTION:

This is a full-time on-site role for an H.R. Generalist at Union Rescue Mission - Los Angeles. The H.R. Generalist will be responsible for a range of tasks related to human resources management, including full-cycle recruitment and employee onboarding, benefits administration, leave management, and workers' compensation administration. The role will involve working closely with the HR team and other departments to support the organization's mission and ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations.

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee the full-cycle recruitment process, engaging with candidates from the screening phase through offer negotiations. Responsibilities include collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to attract, recruit, and select talented, innovative, mission-minded individuals with a passion to reach people with the compassion of Christ.
• Manage employee onboarding process and ensure new hires receive a smooth onboarding experience. Ensure new hires complete all mandatory compliance trainings.
• Manage employee benefits programs and work closely with benefits broker/ administrator to process new and current employee enrollments, manage qualifying life events, resolve benefits-related inquiries, manage billing and claims processing, and ensure compliance with company benefit policies and procedures.
• Perform audits, as needed, on benefits information in the HRIS and benefits management system to ensure the integrity of the information.
• Oversee the Leave of Absence process and serve as the subject matter expert for Federal and State leave programs under the general direction and guidance of HR leadership. Have a thorough understanding of state paid family leave laws and their interplay with company benefits.
• Oversee the return-to-work process and maintain effective communication with employees returning from extended FMLA, workers compensation, or other leaves.
• Oversee and manage all aspects of Workers Compensation and work closely with claims adjusters and supervisors to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal/State/Local laws and company policy.
• Perform computer data entry and file maintenance, and maintain confidential files, documents, lists, and databases.
• Administers New hiring and Terminating Process.
• Handles all Account Receivables for the Human Resources Department.
• Verifies employment and wage garnishments, as needed.
• Conducts other tasks and projects as assigned by the VP of HR.
• Commitment to URM mission, vision, and core values.
• Encourage guests in their faith and growth in Jesus Christ.

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required manual dexterity for occasional reaching and lifting small objects, and operating office equipment.
• Must be able to lift at least 25lbs.

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST WORK ENVIRONMENT:

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

• This position works indoors in an office setting.
• The office is clean, orderly, properly lit, and ventilated.
• Noise levels are considered low to moderate.

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, or advanced certification.
• Experience in Human Resources (HR) and HR Management.
• Knowledge of HR Policies and procedures.
• Experience in Employee Benefits and Benefits Administration.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A general understanding of payroll and accounting functions, specifically related to their interaction with Benefits.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft office – advanced level of proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage conflicting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• High degree of tact, discretion, and professionalism when dealing with internal and external customers and in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with managers and HR staff.
• Experience in the nonprofit sector or working with homeless populations, a plus.

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