POSITION SUMMARY:
The Sr. Human Resources Generalist serves as a member of the Human Resources Department and directs day-to-day Human Resources functions for assigned client departments including employee relations, development and interpretation of policies and procedures, regulatory compliance, full cycle recruitment, conducting investigations, overseeing performance management and supporting safety policies and measures. Assists in the development and implementation of human resources strategy to attract, recruit, retain and develop employees who are committed to the mission and values of the Greater Cleveland YMCA Association.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Employee Relations and Compliance
Build positive relationships with the leadership and employees of assigned departments and areas. Provide a confidential, trusted source of information that is needed for leaders to manage the human capital aspects of their positions.
Coach and advise leadership in employee relations matters, including the areas of performance improvement, corrective counseling, interpretation of HR policies and procedures; ensuring compliance to local, state and federal regulations e.g. ADA, FMLA and YMCA policy and procedure.
Develop and maintain new employee orientation materials and conduct NEO sessions as needed.
Conduct independent investigations, ensuring the maintenance of records, reports and logs.
Assist in development, implementation & oversight of recognition programs and other events that promote employee engagement.
Assist in the development of human resource policies and procedures and the communication of policies and procedures.
Oversee the performance management system and processes for assigned departments and areas.
Support the orientation and training of Dayforce tools for new hires and in other circumstances where training in Dayforce is required.
Recruitment & Retention
Manage full cycle talent acquisition process, including sourcing, interviewing, hiring and onboarding, ensuring measurement of recruitment methods in accordance with corporate polices and state and federal employment laws.
Train leadership regarding internal and external recruitment practices.
Track relevant data and generate regular reports on the effectiveness of recruitment efforts. Analyze data to spot trends and make recommendations to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
Ensure job descriptions are up to date, accurate and compliant with relevant federal, state and local laws for all positions.
Plan and attend career fairs and other external opportunities to recruit employees and to increase awareness of the Greater Cleveland YMCA Association as a desirable employer.
Conduct exit interviews to assist the organization in development of retention strategies.
Safety
Support the Executive Vice President, the Sr. VP of Programs and the District Executive Directors in implementing safety training for staff. Analyze employee accident and loss trends and assist in developing solutions to address losses.
Learning & Development
Track and measure Y-USA leadership development programs for all leader levels by monitoring, analyzing and reporting completion rates and program effectiveness.
Continually evaluate human resources and safety training and procedures to monitor and analyze effectiveness and update curriculums as needed.
Continuous Process Improvement
Develop and implement new approaches, procedure changes and innovative solutions to continually improve efficiency and employee experience. Identify, document and communicate process improvement opportunities. Partner with HR leadership in assessing, planning and implementing enhancements to processes and procedures.
Assist in any special projects that arise (research, create reports, etc.) and other Human Resources work as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
Experience:
Minimum of 5 year of human resources generalist experience to include…