Human Resources Generalist

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Human Resource Generalist performs a wide range of duties including, but not limited to, the

following:

Human Resources Support

▪ Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open

positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and

competencies required for openings.

▪ Conducts or acquires background checks, employee eligibility verifications, and other

onboarding paperwork for employees and AmeriCorps members.

▪ Build and maintain AmeriCorps member files.

▪ Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs. Leads some

training for MCAN’s AmeriCorps members related to HR policies and practices.

▪ Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs

including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters;

disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity,

recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.

▪ Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors,

referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.

▪ Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and

investigations. Support the AmeriCorps disciplinary, grievance, and accommodations

processes with program staff, which may include facilitating inquiry meetings.

▪ Checks for compliance and manages the approval process of AmeriCorps member

timesheets bi-weekly.

▪ Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and

recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.

▪ Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies

in human resources, talent management, and employment law.

▪ Perform other duties as needed to advance the mission of MCAN