HR Generalist

Sherwood Autism Center

Job Description

 

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Description:

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Reports to: CEO

Classification: Full-time

Work Hours: 8am-4pm Monday-Friday (hybrid); as needed

Summary:

The HR Generalist is a member of the administrative team at Sherwood Autism Center and is responsible for overseeing all HR operations under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The HR Generalist will have a wide range of HR tasks; such as crafting and maintaining HR policies, using the HR Information System (Paylocity) to maintain employee records and facilitating the recruitment process for the organization. This position will also act as the main point of contact for all employees’ queries on HR-related topics.

To be successful in this role, this person must be a self-motivated, detailed, process-oriented team player and able to thrive in a continually evolving environment.

Essential Functions:

  • Partner with the leadership team to identify and implement HR strategies to support the organization
  • Lead the facilitation of all recruiting, hiring, onboarding and offboarding in the organization
  • Administer and process payroll; handle reimbursements and deductions, compensation changes, payroll corrections, benefits and 401k changes
  • Work with benefits team to administer benefits plans
  • Organize and launch annual performance reviews
  • Maintain digital employee records/files within HRIS (Paylocity)
  • Work with executive leadership team on keeping all organizational handbooks, policies and procedures up to date and compliant
  • Provide support to employees in various HR-related topics and resolve any issues that may arise
  • Gather and analyze data with useful HR metrics
  • Ensure compliance with labor regulations
  • Foster and promote a cooperative working climate, maximizing productivity and employee morale
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Competencies:

HR Generalist candidates who believe they fit Sherwood Autism Center’s culture are encouraged to apply! Sherwood Autism Center’s culture is described as:

- People-oriented- supportive and fairness focused

  • Detail-oriented-quality and precision-focused
  • Team-oriented-cooperative and collaborative

Work Environment:

The HR Generalist position will be hybrid – working both at the facility and remotely. Schedule to be agreed upon with CEO.

Benefits:

Sherwood Autism Center recognizes the value of benefits to our employees. We offer competitive wages, and ongoing training. Full time employees are eligible for our robust, comprehensive benefits program including:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Ancillary benefit options including Voluntary Short term disability, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness and Cancer Plan, Voluntary Hospital Indemnity as well as an Employee Assistance Program.
  • 10 company paid holidays
  • Generous PTO/Vacation
  • Paid Professional Development Opportunities
  • Employee Referral Program with bonuses up to $500

What is Sherwood Autism Center?

Sherwood Autism Center is a non-profit committed to our mission to educate, equip, and empower children and adults with autism as well as other developmental disabilities to promote independence in family and community life by providing the highest quality services. Since our founding in 1974, we have evolved into a multi-faceted organization serving our community through a wide range of impactful educational, vocational, and behavioral health programs.

The HR Generalist must be able to prioritize, organize and communicate with all levels of the organization. They should be able to maintain confidentiality, be a critical thinker, as well as be concise and detail oriented. You must have a positive demeanor, and great customer service skills.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

Sherwood Autism Center is committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment because we know that many of the greatest ideas and discoveries as well as best examples of service come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences. We believe that everyone is an equal member of society and should be treated with dignity, respect and kindness. Because we believe inclusivity is critical to our success, Sherwood provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under Federal, State and local law.

Requirements:

Required Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or another related field
  • 3+ years’ experience working in HR or another related field
  • Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines; including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity and federal and state respective employment laws
  • Experience working in an employee facing position
  • Experience and proven success record with recruiting and hiring
  • Experience building and upholding general HR policies, procedures, and handbooks
  • Experience processing payroll and pulling reports/data when needed
  • Ability to garner trust and maintain confidentiality amongst entire company
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently
  • Excellent communication skills – written, oral and interpersonal
  • Strong computer and technology skills
  • Ability to learn new systems and adapt quickly

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Master’s degree in HR; a plus
  • Experience working within an education setting; a plus
 

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