Senior HR Generalist - Child Welfare

The Senior HR Generalist reports to the HR Director and is responsible for a wide variety of activities within the Human Resources Department. This position will mostly be located in Wildwood, FL. Job duties consist of managing recruiting and onboarding needs and include, but are not limited to, employee benefits, performance management, recognition, employee relations. The Senior HR Generalist ensures the HR information system and other methods of data tracking are maintained accurately and timely. The Senior HR Generalist provides consultation, coaching and leadership to Kids Central, Inc.’s management team and ensures consistent application of policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manages full-cycle recruiting process for candidates, ensuring a smooth and positive candidate experience.
• Assists with developing, implementing, and executing hiring strategies for multiple requisitions, assuring requisitions are moved expeditiously through the process.
• Builds a strong network of candidates through expert use of online sourcing techniques, networking, referrals etc., to increase pipeline and build employer brand awareness.
• Provides/oversees effective orientation and onboarding for new employees.
• Manages the on-boarding process for new hires to include background screens, and new hire materials.
• Participates in and tracks New Employee Orientation Program for new hires.
• Prepares and maintains employee files for audit compliance.
• Manages employee health, welfare and 401(k) benefits.
• Assists employees with benefits/insurance related issues following carrier requirements.
• Administers Workers’ Compensation, FMLA and other leaves.
• Assists HR Director with employee relations activities, which may include conducting confidential investigations, performing employee counseling and discipline, and development plans.
• Assist with employee performance appraisals and development plans to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
• Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation and conducts exit interviews.
• Conducts research and analyzes data to develop and recommend new or enhanced programs or processes.
• Manages front desk reception, including appropriate staffing, ensuring calls and visitors are handled promptly and appropriately, incoming and outgoing mail is processed daily, and postage machine is maintained.
• Other projects as assigned.

This list of essential functions is not intended to be exhaustive. Kids Central, Inc. reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in human resource management or a related field and 5 years of progressive human resources experience or 5-10 years of progressive human resources experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated knowledge of applicable federal and state labor law and other government compliance regulations. Experience with ADP Workforce Now HRIS system.

Other Requirements

Ability to successfully clear a Level II background screen

PHR or SPHR preferred

Valid Florida driver’s license, and must be insurable by KCI’s current insurance carrier

Must carry personal smart phone with data plan for business communications during and outside business hours

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to meet Organizational Required Competency standards
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
• Proficient with HRIS systems
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Basic knowledge of Florida child welfare system
• Ability to handle employee relations issues using an approach that is participative, collaborative, un-biased and advisory in nature.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to coach and mentor employees

WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This job regularly operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 15 pounds.

ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE:

Our mission is, “Protecting Children, Supporting Families, and Engaging Communities”. Kids Central, Inc. is the lead Community-Based Care agency for child welfare in Circuit 5, which encompasses Marion, Lake, Hernando, Sumter, and Citrus Counties. We maintain a system of care for children and families that have experienced or are at-risk of experiencing child abuse or neglect. Kids Central, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, disability, or veteran status as those terms are defined under applicable law. Kids Central is a Drug-Free Workplace, Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Kids Central, Inc. provides a comprehensive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and a generous paid time off allotment.

Employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V