HR Generalist - Affordable Housing
Company: Front Porch Communities and Services
Location: Glendale
Posted on: May 23, 2023
Job Description:
Glendale Office The Human Resources Generalist works with all
areas of Human Resources for the Affordable Housing team. Located
in the Glendale, CA office, this is an excellent opportunity for a
candidate with some HR experience and to really put that knowledge
to work. Supporting the affordable housing communities throughout
California, there will be some travel to the Bay Area and
throughout the Los Angeles/San Diego area. Fluent in Spanish and
English required. Under the direction of the HR Director, the HR
Generalist II provides service and support to community employees
as well as guidance and support to management staff in the
respective areas: company policy interpretation, employee
relations, compensation administration, benefits, COBRA
administration, recruitment, new hire orientations, training,
workers' compensation, LOAs, and exit interviews.
Responsibilities:
- Full-cycle recruiting qualified employees (exempt, non-exempt
and temporary). (Screening resumes, phone/Zoom/In-person
interviews, posting jobs, reference and background checks, offer
letters)
- Partner with hiring managers to screen applicants within the
ATS
- Interfaces with external employment services such as agencies
and search firms when needed
- Supports the process of coordinating Annual Open Enrollment
activities for Affordable Housing employees and is the first point
of contact for benefits questions
- Reconciles monthly billings to balance with company and
employee-paid premiums, verifies eligibility and processes new
enrollments and terminations
- Available to answer employee questions and concerns regarding
HR policy, procedures or employee handbook interpretation
- Document and report employee relations issues and may perform
investigations as needed
- Conducts New Hire Orientation either on-site or by Zoom
- Explains benefit programs during orientationnrollment of new
hires
- Assist in the process of Payroll for employees. Coordinate
timekeeping activities including making adjustment entries in
ADP/WFD; following-up with managers and supervisors to ensure all
timecards are approved, answering routine questions about
timekeeping
- First point of contact for investigation of accidents and
preparing reports for insurance carrier.
- Creates and maintains accurate employee files and records,
including timely HRIS population and data uploads
- Researches and keeps abreast of company policies and
procedures; answers and resolves employees' questions and
problems
- May assist in coordinating employee recognition programs,
including safety, all-staff meetings, employee parties, wellness
events, and other appreciation events to promote increased
retention.
- Maintains compliance training database for all employees
- May assist in preparing exit documentation for terminating
employees, including COBRA service notification Knowledge, Skills,
and Abilities:
- Possesses and maintains up-to-date knowledge of State and
Federal employment law
- Must possess intermediate level skills in Microsoft Word,
Excel, PowerPoint and an ATS system
- Thoroughly versed in professional office protocols
- Previous HRIS experience (ADP, Kronos, Infor). Aptitude and
interest in software applications
- Must possess a sense of job ownership and initiative
- Demonstrates excellent one-on-one oral communication
skills
- Effectively present information to management and public
groups
- Read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial
reports, and legal documents
- Respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees,
agencies, or members of the business community
- Excellent writing skills; able to learn and conform to
prescribed styles and formats
- Calculate figures and amounts, such as percentages
- Focuses on details with regards to procedures and workflow;
makes logical decisions
- Maintain normal levels of productivity in a changing
environment
- Able to work cooperatively with others and be comfortable with
constant business changes
- Define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid
conclusions and implement action plans Education and
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree, university program certificate or equivalent
combination of education and experience
- Minimum seven (7) years' experience as a HR Generalist covering
all areas of HR
- There will be some travel to the Bay Area and throughout the
Los Angeles/San Diego area
- Pass a physical examination with tuberculosis (TB) screen prior
to employment
- Successful completion of the Live Scan fingerprint background
check
- Fluent in Spanish and English required
- PHR/SPHR preferred Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal
employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national
origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran
in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final
candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical,
physical abilities test, drug screen and Department of Justice
Criminal background clearance. Education and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree, university program certificate or equivalent
combination of education and experience
- Minimum seven (7) years' experience as a HR Generalist covering
all areas of HR
- Able to travel 20% mostly day trips around the Bay Area and
quarterly to the Southern California Home Office
- Pass a physical examination with tuberculosis (TB) screen prior
to employment
- Successful completion of the Live Scan fingerprint background
check
- Fluent in Spanish and English required
- PHR/SPHR preferred
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Keywords: Front Porch Communities and Services, Glendale , HR Generalist - Affordable Housing, Human Resources , Glendale, Arizona
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