Human Resources Generalist

Job Details

Job Location: International District - Seattle, WA

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 Salary/year

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Human Resources

Description

SIHB Core Competencies

Core Competencies are foundational commitments and skills that all SIHB staff are expected to develop. These competencies define common measures for performance that are applied to every role in the organization.

• Commitment to Indigenous and Organizational Values: Everything we do at SIHB is centered on Traditional Indian Medicine. It is our responsibility to maintain cultural integrity in all that we do.

• Accountability: All employees of SIHB effectively manage their own work and the work of their teams. We take ownership of our actions and decisions. We all strive to deliver the highest quality work and care, while respecting our teammates and relatives.

• Collaboration: SIHB is a team-oriented organization. As team members, we share the responsibility of working toward a common purpose. We collaborate with our colleagues across the organization to deliver the highest quality of care and results in alignment with our mission, vision, values, and Theory of Change.

• Communication: We practice effective and clear communication with staff, relatives, teams and community. We demonstrate empathy among each other and with those we serve, and transparency in our decision making.

• Customer Service Orientation: All employees of SIHB recognize the needs of the diverse community we serve. We put the needs of our relatives first by delivering the highest quality, professional, responsive, and innovative care. Our relatives come first and deserve the best.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The HR Generalist is responsible for supporting the HR Director and Chief People Officer in the day-to-day tactical execution of HR duties for the Seattle Indian Health Board. The HR Generalist develops relationships across the organization to deliver value-added services to managers and employees, advising them on various HR policies and issues.

The HR Generalist position can be quite complex. A successful Generalist will be able to manage work schedule and adjust according to conflicting deadlines and priorities. This person should have a solid understanding of complex HR laws and regulations and be able to apply them consistently and fairly. This person must have a calm and professional demeanor and must treat all HR information with the highest level of confidentiality.

The HR Generalist is crucial to Seattle Indian Health Board in many ways. This person is often the face of HR to the organization and is instrumental in carrying out our vision.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The HR Generalist reports to the HR Director. This position does not have any direct reports.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hold Indigenous values and practices with respect and integrity.

• Hold yourself accountable to the highest standard by being resourceful, innovative, creative and solutions-oriented.

• Actively participate in organizational activities with the understanding that success is achieved through teamwork.

• Recognize that communication is central to the organization's success and actively champion your words and actions to maintain respect for others, encourage constructive feedback, be open to share laughter and acknowledge differences in skills and opinions, all while keeping others' best intentions in mind.

• At SIHB, we refer to our customers as Relatives. Our Relatives come first and deserve the best. We serve the needs of our Relatives first by delivering the highest quality, professional, responsive and innovative care.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partners with the HR Director and Chief People Officer to carry out vision and plans for HR functions and new initiatives throughout the organization.

• Administers provider privileging/credentialing process and works with HR Director to maintain accurate records.

• Assist managers with hiring process by managing relationship with recruitment agencies, posting job opportunities on various jobsites, review and distributes resumes to hiring managers.

• Administers all new employee hiring process and paperwork, (including offer letter, benefits enrollment, SIHB policies).

• Process all employee information and changes into HRIS system, and maintaining complete and accurate personnel records.

• Responsible for onboarding all new hires (FTE and temporary employees).

• May assign and/or conduct training programs for managers and staff.

• Advise managers and staff members on rules and regulations surrounding FMLA, WA PFML, and ADA Accommodations.

• Advise staff and managers on organizational policies and procedures.

• Advise managers on employee performance best practices and employee development plans.

• Support yearly benefits open enrollment process and ongoing benefits administration.

• Serves on various committees throughout agency (Credentialing, Fun Squad, etc.)

• Actively participate in internal quality improvement teams and work with members proactively to drive quality improvement initiatives in accordance with the mission and strategic goals of the organization, federal and state laws and regulations, and accreditation standards, when assigned.

• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent experience

Required Experience:

• 2-3 years' experience in Human Resources as a Generalist.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent customer services skills with a high degree of interest serving an American Indian/Alaska Native community.

• Must be a self-starter who can work independently and as part of a busy HR team.

• Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to details.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills.

• Strong time management skills, with ability to prioritize tasks.

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and a high degree of confidentiality.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• Experience with HRIS systems (Paycom, Workday, UltiPro, ADP, Kronos).

• Strong record maintenance skills.

• Must have knowledge of federal, state, and local HR laws.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience working in a Healthcare HR department.

• Previous experience with Credentialing, Paycom, and SharePoint a plus

• Experience working with the unique social issues facing American Indians/Alaska Natives (AI/AN) and the desire to promote the delivery of appropriate health services to this population

WORK ENVIRONMENT

SIHB works on a 4/10s schedule with office hours 7:00-6:00, operational hours are Monday through Friday with occasional extra hours for events or to meet deadlines.