JOB SUMMARY:
A HR Generalist’s primary function is to manage daily human resource operations and support our healthcare team. This role is responsible for recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and HR policy implementation to ensure a positive and productive workplace.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Recruitment & Onboarding:
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for clinical and administrative positions.
- Conduct interviews, coordinate hiring processes, and facilitate new hire orientation.
- Ensure all credentials and certifications are verified before onboarding.
- Employee Relations & Performance Management:
- Act as a point of contact for employee concerns and foster a positive work environment.
- Assist in conflict resolution and handle disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Support performance evaluation processes and provide guidance on improvement plans.
- Compliance & Policy Implementation:
- Ensure compliance with healthcare industry regulations, labor laws, and HIPAA policies.
- Maintain employee records in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
- Develop, update, and communicate HR policies and procedures.
- Payroll & Benefits Administration:
- Oversee employee benefits programs, including health insurance, PTO, and retirement plans.
- Work with payroll to ensure accurate and timely processing of employee compensation.
- Provide support for workers’ compensation and FMLA/ADA accommodations.
- Training & Development:
- Coordinate staff training, development, and continuing education programs.
- Implement HR best practices to improve employee engagement and retention
- Attends training sessions as requested and / or desired for knowledge and expertise.
- Participates in Prairie Clinic safety education, procedures and drills.
- Understands and follows all Prairie Clinic employee policies.
- Participates in other assigned duties as designated by the Clinic Administrator.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 3+ years of HR experience, preferably in a healthcare or clinical setting.
- Knowledge of employment laws, HIPAA, OSHA and healthcare compliance.
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) is a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- This position may require standing, sitting, kneeling, stooping, lifting, bending, walking, reaching, carrying, listening, talking, use of computer, telephone and other basic office equipment.
REPORTS TO: Clinic Administrator
ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with disabilities Act of 1990.
This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential Functions and Additional Responsibilities are subject to modification.