Position Summary:

Under the immediate supervision of the Human Resources Director, the Human Resources (HR) Generalist accomplishes human resource related responsibilities such as compliance of the accrediting agency, supporting recruitment/retention activities, training, orientation, and other tasks and projects assigned by the HR Director. The HR Generalist will perform the duties and responsibilities of the position while observing rules and regulations related to HIPAA, Privacy Act, and other associated laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assign annual mandatory training modules through the online software to personnel to meet the Joint Commission and organizational training requirements.
• Review and verify for completeness and accuracy of all application on SMH website hiring portal to find talent for open positions. Review resumes and arrange interviews while acting as a support system for before and after hiring.
• May act as primary local contact for payroll records and transmission of payroll data.
• Creation of job description listings, follow the position requisition and updates position descriptions for Advertisements. Posts advertisements in online venues and in other position appropriate venues (i.e., local newspapers, radio stations)
• Effectively verifies qualified applications and forwards to hiring department; schedules interviews, prepares questionnaire for interviews, facilitates interviews, and prepares offer letters to applicant.
• Aid public relations in establishing a recognizable employer of choice reputation for the company, both internally and externally.
• Conduct fingerprinting and electronically transmits fingerprinting cards for processing; ensures all fingerprinting and background checks are completed in a timely manner.
• Update all necessary records such as departmental compliance, employee census, job description, etc.
• Effectively handles employee related inquires from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matter to the appropriate staff.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, termination, and investigations.
• Participate in formulating various types of audit materials; collaborates with other departments as necessary.
• Provide verbal update to immediate supervisor on status of various projects, barriers, and highlights accomplishments.
• Educate supervisors on the process of employee performance evaluations and appropriate timelines, interview processes, benefits eligibility timelines, policies and procedures interpretation, etc.
• Coordinate New Hire Orientation; ensure appropriate presentation materials are prepared in advance, including, but not limited to identifying training locations and times.
• Assist immediate supervisor in developing and revising policies and procedures, and training and advising staff on new policies and procedures.
• Process appropriate benefit enrollments documents, changes and ensures the appropriate approval process for distributions and loans, healthcare coverage, etc. are in order.
• Provide recommendations on the improvement of organizational benefits package.
• Assist Medical Staff Department with onboarding Medical staff, agency personnel and volunteer/student workers.
• Assist in the development and conducting of training programs and serve as a human resources representative for various committees and workgroups.

• Establish positive rapport with internal and external customers.
• Present self with professionalism and establish excellent communication of required duties.
• Attend in-service and education programs as required.
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Certifications:

• Exercise diplomacy and tact when addressing information related to confidential information.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be computer literate, both with Meditech and Microsoft Computers program (i.e., Access, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
• Ability to foster effective working relationships within a team environment.
• Ability to analyze complex information, and to define and solve problems.
• Ability to train and orientate individuals and large groups.
• Must apply goals and objectives for job responsibility and department.
• Ability to plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others; to evaluate applicant qualifications; to analyze job requirements; to revise and prepare job descriptions; and to explain policies and procedures to staff and the public.
• Able to work under pressure and act with a sense of urgency in meeting assigned deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Interviewing and recruiting skills.
• Ability to formulate human resources and benefits related presentations.
• Counseling/advising/listening/negotiation skills.
• Able to fluently speak the Navajo Language or is familiar with the Navajo way of life.
• Knowledge of human resources procedures and practices in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local employment practices.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit; use hands to feel and reach; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee occasionally is required to stand; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

Work is generally performed in an office with moderate noise level. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.