Position Summary

As an HR Generalist your role is pivotal in managing various aspects of human resources within the organization. Key responsibilities include employee relations, policy management, record keeping, employee engagement, full-cycle recruiting and collaboration with our Professional Employer Organization (PEO). 

All Newhouse team members must be able to adapt to a continually evolving environment and thrive in an autonomous and deadline-oriented workplace.   

Principal Accountabilities

• Develop and communicate HR policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with legal requirements and company objectives.
• Work closely with our PEO partner to ensure seamless integration of HR functions and compliance.
• Perform employee relations functions including problem solving and dispute resolution, managing employee performance issues in collaboration with our PEO.
• Recruit, interview, and facilitate the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborate with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Create and execute comprehensive onboarding/ offboarding processes.
• Generate HR reports and metrics to support decision-making and compliance requirements.
• Conduct exit interviews and analyze data to identify opportunities to improve retention and engagement.
• Partners with PEO on FMLA, ADA, and benefit administration.
• Design and implement employee engagement initiatives.
• Assist with DEI committee to ensure consistency with DEI goals and actions.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Experience, Abilities + Qualifications

• 2-4 years of HR experience, with a focus on employee relations
• Bachelor’s degree
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated good decision-making and judgement skills, and ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-starter with strong work ethic and resourceful approach to problem solving
• Ability to thrive in a fast -paced work environment

Work Conditions

Work conditions are typical of those in an office setting. There may be extending periods of sitting, standing, walking up and down stairs and/or traveling on the elevator. Staff may be subject to noises such as others speaking or children playing, given the shelter’s communal living structure. There are times the shelter must go into privacy mode for the privacy or safety of staff/residents. The intercom system is used to communicate these needs.

At Will Employment

There is no minimum period of employment guaranteed or implied by acceptance of an employment offer. It is the policy of Newhouse that employment is at will, which means that employment is for no specific term and that employment may be terminated by the employee or Newhouse at any time without cause.

Equal Opportunity + Affirmative Action Employer

Newhouse is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and know that in serving a diverse population and employing a diverse team, we position our organization and community to thrive. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background and are committed to a work environment of belonging that gives voice to, supports, inspires and respects all individuals.

Employment at Newhouse is solely based on a person’s aptitude, qualifications and professional competence. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.

Note: This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. You may be required to perform other related duties within your skill set as negotiated and/or directed to meet the ongoing needs of your department and the organization.