Human Resources Generalist

Here is a great opportunity for someone with some HR or administrator/coordinator experience to fill a developmental role designed to work toward a future HR management position. Learn HR from the ground up or add to your relevant experience in a full-charge position with a rapidly developing HR function taking on administration of HR systems, training, and employee engagement projects with collaboration across the agency. Unit: Human Resources

Division: Administration
Reports to: Human Resources Director
Job Type : Full time, Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY The Human Resources Generalist, under the guidance and supervision of senior management, is primarily responsible for conducting day to day human resources functions such as, but not limited to: recruitment, onboarding, personnel transactions, maintaining secure records and files, contributing to HR projects, employee recognition & wellness, equal opportunity, and generally supporting effective HR procedure and practices throughout the agency.
DUTIES & RESPONSBILITIES: Provide for excellent service to all KCR staff and leaders regarding the transparency and support for HR processes. Collaborates with staff and leaders throughout the agency to assess needs, design plans and implement appropriate actions to address the needs. Responsible for completing administrative functions relating to the Human Resources Department such as federal, state and local reports, forms, and compiling statistical data. Report to and accept a wide variety of HR related clerical, administrative and research assignments from the Human Resources Director or other KCR leaders. Maintain and create complete personnel files and HR records; both physical and digital files. Responsible for administering KCR's recruitment process including job postings, interviews, background checks, reference checks, and new hire orientation (including benefits enrollment). Monitors employment and hiring practices to ensure management is conforming with legal requirements, particularly EEO guidelines and relevant agency policy. Assists in the regular updating and promulgation of approved policies and processes through the Personnel Manual and Employee Handbook. Responsible for completion of leave processing including: providing notification and informational packets; determining eligibility; and tracking all used FMLA hours. Provide assistance in preparation for Personnel Committee meetings and participate in meetings. Ensure consistent format for job descriptions and maintain master electronic job description folder. Responsible for facilitating HR projects such as policy revisions, evaluation procedures, and job postings. Primary point of contact for employee inquiries concerning personnel policies and procedures. Monitor employee safety, welfare, wellness and health – coordinates Wellness Team. Train supervisors/managers on evaluation procedures – collect and maintain employee evaluations with personnel file. Provide support to supervisors/managers with a wide variety of HR programs and systems (e.g., evaluations, Personnel Action Forms, employee relations, etc.) as needed. Support agency's Equal Opportunity and diversity efforts. Assist with employee relations matters as necessary or appropriate. Maintain industry and human resources professional and technical knowledge by attending relevant workshops; reviewing professional publications and participating in professional organizations (E.g, WSCAP HR groups, SHRM, etc.). Serve as a KCR representative on local or other groups as assigned and/or agreed to. Responsible for development and implementation of training programs. Includes tracking completed training, facilitating training, maintaining records and enrollments. Accept other job-related duties as assigned. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be requested to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL FUNCTIONS: Intermittent sitting, walking, twisting and bending and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Cognitive ability to thoroughly perform work with accuracy and attention to details. Cognitive ability to assimilate information and exercise appropriate judgment in determining courses of action. Cognitive ability to assimilate policy and process and ascertain appropriate advice and information to provide. Cognitive ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing in English. Cognitive ability to compose effective written communications in English. QUALIFICATIONS: Required:

BA/BS Degree plus 2 years' experience in human resources or related field. Relevant experience may be considered for education requirements. Demonstrated level of proficiency and successful experience with a variety of software applications (such as HR software (MIP), MS Office Suite – especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Demonstrated successful experience in administering clerical and/or Human Resources programs and processes Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing in other languages (e.g., Spanish). Demonstrated ability to initiate appropriate actions and processes with or without direct supervision in coordination with KCR and HR best practices Demonstrated successful interpersonal communication and employee relations skills Ability to pass the WA State criminal history background check. May be required to successfully complete an FBI fingerprint/background check. Preferred:

HR or other relevant certifications Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules and regulations, personnel administration including compensation, training and employee relations; employee rights, benefits and obligations; equal employment opportunity practices; employee policies and procedures; and interviewing techniques LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Must be bondable Must have current WA State Driver's License Must be able to maintain auto liability insurance CORE VALUES: Kitsap Community Resources core values are a vital part of each position and employees are expected to uphold them to the fullest.
WE VALUE…
Integrity – taking care to honor our commitments in an ethical manner Compassion – genuinely empathizing with those we serve Excellence – demonstrating a high level of performance in all we do Diversity – showing honor and respect to all individuals we serve Collaboration – so we seek out partnership opportunities Teamwork – supporting our employees and partners as we fulfill our mission KCR recognizes that ideas come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences. KCR is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, by honoring experiences, perspectives and unique identities of the community in which we serve. KCR provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, nation of origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law.
Duties and requirements listed in this job description are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position; employees will be requested to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
KITSAP COMMUNITY RESOURCES (KCR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. KCR is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at KCR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex, pregnancy, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. KCR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.