Human Resources Generalist

Department

Human Resources 

Job Title

HR Generalist 

Reports to

SVP, Human Resources 

Job Summary:

The HR Generalist will support the daily functions of the Human Resources (HR) department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering various HR programs, providing back-up support for pay, benefits, and leave administration, and enforcing company policies and practices. 

Essential Job Functions:

Duties/Responsibilities

• 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 and employee eligibility verifications as needed. 
• Supports new hire orientation, performance management, and employee recognition programs. 
• 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; employee committee support or oversight; multi-state employment requirements; culture keeping; employment branding; and training and development. 
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, managers, and leaders, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff. 
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations as needed. 
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies to maintain compliance; updates employee handbook to reflect the current approved policies. 
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law. 
• Supports with HR administrative tasks. This could include database updates, scheduling interviews, scheduling orientation meetings, creating desk reference guides for various tools and benefits, etc. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.  

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Sociology, Business Administration, or related field required. 
• SHRM-CP or PHR is a plus. 

Work Experience:

• At least three years of human resource management experience preferred. 

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. 
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. 
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. 
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems. 

OCCH  is an independent, mission-driven nonprofit corporation based in Columbus, Ohio, that works with private and public developers to create affordable housing opportunities. Since its inception, OCCH has raised over $7 billion in private capital and invested in over 66,000 units of affordable housing in over 1,100 developments.  

Our mission is to  advance the preservation, production, and management of affordable housing through collaborative partnerships and innovative thought leadership. Our mission is at the heart of everything we do. Our core values are our building blocks and foundation. Our values of  CREATING :  C ollaboration &  C ommunication,  R espect,  E xpertise,  A ccountability,  T rust,  I nnovation, I N clusion &  G rowth, will guide our behaviors, ensuring a consistent focus on quality and progress toward our vision. Ideal candidates will be passionate about our mission and exhibit our core values with a commitment to continuous improvement and growth. 

OCCH is an equal opportunity employer. Equal employment opportunity is not only good practice - it is the law and applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, selection, hiring, training, transfer, promotion and demotion, termination, compensation, and benefits. As an equal opportunity employer, OCCH prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic expression, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law.