About the position
The Human Resources Generalist will be a member of the HR team that will assist in all functions of HR for Missionwell and its HR services business partners including, but not limited to: employee relations, payroll, recruiting, onboarding, and offboarding, benefits administration, performance management, job descriptions, leave administration, policy documentation and application, compensation benchmarking, and compliance. The Human Resources Generalist works independently to resolve all payroll- and benefits-related problems, suggests and implements solutions to employee relations items, and is forward-thinking about solutions to HR complexities facing Missionwell and our business partners.
Responsibilities
- Determine the best solutions and course of action on employee relations items, ensuring all company HR policies are applied consistently.
- Manage the staffing process, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring and onboarding.
- Ensure job descriptions and employee classifications are up-to-date and compliant with all local, state and federal regulations.
- Partner with the CPO to ensure strategic HR goals are aligned with business initiatives.
- Maintain HR systems, processes, and documentation.
- Conduct performance and salary reviews.
- Provide support to semi-monthly and bi-weekly payrolls with efficiency and accuracy.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment, payroll, and wage and hour laws and best practices.
- Maintain accurate accruals of benefits using HRIS software.
- Troubleshoot issues with HRIS and payroll software provider; run reports as requested.
- Maintain a compliant understanding of HR administration including I-9 employer responsibilities, illegal interview questions, payroll calculations, and overtime rules.
- Oversee onboardings and offboarding, including new hire paperwork, orientation, benefits enrollments, exit interviews and offboarding procedures.
- Support all HR activities, communications, reports requests, and documents created and received by the team.
- Assist with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, performance reviews, meetings, employee recognition events, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration or related field preferably with coursework focused in Human Resources is preferred.
- Strong communication skills for effective interaction with employees, managers, and job candidates.
- Strong problem-solving ability.
- Knowledge of California local and state laws is a plus.
- Extensive knowledge of payroll functions including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy of work.
- Ability to work well under time pressure with excellent decision-making, problem-solving, prioritizing and time management skills.
- Excellent math skills and familiarity with spreadsheets and formulas.
- Proficient with email and MS Office, and a capacity to learn other programs as needed.
- Ability to communicate verbally and via email with clarity and respect.
- Ability to handle problems positively and find effective solutions.
- Punctuality and dependability.
- Ability to work independently in an efficient and effective manner.
- Familiarity with or willingness to learn about nonprofit payroll and understanding of religious organizations and nonprofits.
- Experience processing payroll in Paylocity, Summit, Gusto and/or Rippling is a plus.
Benefits
- Remote work with a laptop and internet allowance provided.
- Standard working hours during Missionwell’s hours of operations, 7:00am – 5:00pm PST.
- Occasional travel may be required.
