Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Company parties
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Tuition assistance
Vision insurance
Wellness resources

Evergreen Life Services is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

Title: Human Resources Generalist I

Reports To: Chief Human Resources Officer

Classification: Full-Time

FLSA status: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

The Human Resources Generalist performs the daily and strategic functions of the Corporate Human Resources department and serves as HR support to the area divisions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Maintains Human Resources Information System (HRIS) records and compiles reports from databases.
Ensures timely response to requests from various agencies.
Communicates with divisional offices and employees in a prompt and customer-focused manner.
Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management.
Processes and coordinates pre-employment screenings, i.e., background, drug screens, and any other relevant pre-employment testing.
Maintains basic knowledge concerning applicable federal and state employment laws and regulations, including but not limited to FMLA, EEO, ADA, ADEA, USERRA, etc.
Supports payroll duties and serves as processing backup.
Supports recruitment efforts for exempt and nonexempt personnel.
Creates, updates, and maintains job descriptions.
Spearheads with relevant staff and management a progressive, multifaceted onboarding program.
Conducts, assists, and/or advises the new hire orientation process.
Monitors the performance evaluation process and ensures timely evaluations are conducted for all employees.
Performs periodic audits of HR records and processes to ensure compliance and best practices.
Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of the department and services performed.
Maintains and revises employee policies/handbook.
Assists with the unemployment claims process, tracks, and participates in telephone hearings, if applicable.
Assists with research and creation of salary administration information.
Assists with payroll administration, benefits administration, talent management, and other related HR functions.
Create and maintain a position manual.
Assists with other departmental needs as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Acting Strategically: Identifies key issues and relationships relevant to achieving goals, and commits to a course of action to accomplish goals based on known and unknown variables. Develops priorities with the right balance of short and long-term considerations.
Championing Customer Needs: provides timely and professional service to both internal and external customers, is responsive to customer needs and requests, is always courteous to the customer, and considers them when making decisions.
Communicating Effectively: Share information. Listens and involves others. Conveys ideas in a manner that engages others and helps them understand and retain the message.
Delivering High-Quality Work: Makes sure responsibilities central to the role meet all requirements and expectations. Finishes tasks promptly and critically reviews work for accuracy and quality. Consider the impact of work on others.
Prioritizing and Organizing Work: Allocates time and attention based on what is most important to achieve key goals and objectives. Effectively organizes and balances tasks and priorities to keep multiple projects on track.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/JOB KNOWLEDGE

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
Experience in Human Resources preferred.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of U.S. employment laws and regulations.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows & Office applications and Google Suite.
Aptitude to learn other software programs as necessary.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Constantly moves about to coordinate work
Regularly works in a fast-paced environment with multiple task deadlines
Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds
Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions
Constantly alert and observant during working hours
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or medical conditions to perform the essential functions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or medical conditions to perform essential functions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Constantly moves about to coordinate work.
Regularly works in a fast-paced environment with multiple task deadlines.
Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions.
Constantly alert and observant during working hours.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have direct reports.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office applications.
Working knowledge of Google Workspace.
Aptitude to learn other software programs as required for this position.

EMPLOYMENT VARIABLES

Must have a good driving record that meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and have reliable transportation.
Must pass drug screen, criminal background check, and other pre-employment requirements.
Must be able to work some evenings when required.
May be required to travel occasionally for meetings, trainings, or events.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

General office environment.

Evergreen Life Services

I want more than just a job.
I want to make a difference in people’s lives.
I want to make a difference in my community.

We want to make a difference too. Working at Evergreen Life Services isn’t just a job; it’s a rewarding career. Sometimes that reward is a smile or a song from a resident, sometimes it’s the reward of knowing you helped a resident to learn daily life skills, like setting a table or preparing a meal. It could be watching a resident make beautiful artwork in one of our studios. Every day you will have opportunities to help those with intellectual or physical disabilities feel that they are a part of a community that cares.

Whether you provide direct care in our adult day care or in a group home, or you serve in a support or corporate office role, you will be an important part of the Evergreen team.

We have nearly 2000 employees and more than 1100 individuals served in seven states, including Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Florida.

If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference, at Evergreen Life Services you will change lives. Every employee is a valuable part of the team, because at Evergreen, everyone matters.

Evergreen, in it's mission is to serve, provide for and champion individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is looking for qualified, caring individuals to work with us.