SEIU Healthcare IL IN MO KS is a dynamic, action-oriented union representing 85,000 healthcare and childcare workers throughout Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Kansas. We organize together to build power to demand and win social and economic justice for our communities. 

Purpose:

The Human Resource Generalist position works closely with senior HR management. This position reports to the Director, Human Resource/Leadership & Staff Development. The HR Generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and carrying out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefit administration, human resource information systems, recruitment, employee and labor relations, training and onboarding, policy implementation, and employee law compliance.

Location:  Chicago, IL

Competencies for Success:

1. Expert Written and Verbal Communication
2. Employee and Labor Relations and Consultation
3. Ethical Practice and Lead by Example
4. Skillful and Confident Approach
5. Ethical Practice and Confidentiality
6. Cultural Awareness and Diversity Management
7. HR Functional Expertise (HR Body of Knowledge)
8. Connect, Collaboration and Relationship Building
9. Information Systems and Process Mapping Skills
10. Balance conflicting demands successfully
11. Work independently, but utilize confidential resources for needed collaboration
12. Meet deadlines for monthly and yearly reporting
13. Timely and successful system management, and coordinating processes, people, and resources
14. Carry out assigned responsibilities in a competent and professional manner

Duties and Responsibilities:

HR Generalist performs a wide range of duties, which may vary according to organizational needs.  Example duties and responsibilities are listed below:

Benefits Administration

• Leads the administration and development of benefit orientations and other benefits training for all staff.
• Recommends changes in benefits offered, especially new benefits aimed at staff satisfaction and retention that are in support of desired organizational culture.

• Manages, administers, communicates, and reconciles benefit plans, manages annual renewal and open enrollment process, and completes necessary compliance notices and annual reports

Human Resource Information Systems

• Acts as key contact and subject matter expert around HRIS system and maintenance of Paylocity database.
• Leads on strategic system updates, upgrades and maintenance
• Increases effective staff use of HRIS system, including use of Self-Service features

Recruitment

• Manages recruitment and selection processes, including job postings, job descriptions, sourcing list, resume screening, background checks, reference checks, offers, independent contractor and temporary staff administration, and onboarding
• Creates and maintains metrics for workforce planning, recruitment, diversity management, turnover and headcount reporting, and training
• Implements and manages new employee orientation training program and onboarding
• Reviews and refines, as necessary, procedures for identifying, recruiting, and selecting applicants for employment, and ensure that these procedures are compliant with Federal, state, and local laws.

Employee Relations/Labor Relations

• Facilitates and supports communication and relationship building between staff and managers
• Understands, implements, and enforces Staff Union contract and SEIU Handbook relating to the employee experience.
• Schedules and conducts Exit Interviews
• Manages grievance and other labor relations processes

Policy/Compliance

• Monitors adherence and maintains HCIIMK policies, procedures and practices

• Leads organizational compliance with all existing legislations. Including government-reporting requirements related to unemployment, EEO, ADA, FMLA, ERISA, DOL, NLRA, OSHA, and WC.
• Prepares information requested or required for compliance with laws.  Serves as the contact with the employment law attorney and outside government agencies
• Conducts separation process including severance agreements, termination letters, cancellations, unemployment, and COBRA
• Ensures ongoing Compliance with SEIU Ethics code including documentation, training and ethical inquiry resolution
• Manages staff leaves and ensure compliance with policy and leave laws (FMLA, usera)
• Manages injury and accident reporting, ensuring OSHA and Workers Compensation compliance

Other

• Assists in the design, development, and implementation training programs including safety, government regulations, and manager training
• Acts as HCIIMK safety committee member and provide training recommendations and injury reviews
• Assists and directs Wage Garnishments and other payroll deductions and processing