Human Resources Generalist (Sonoma)

Conservation Corps North Bay's mission is to develop youth and conserve natural resources for a resilient, sustainable, and equitable community.

We achieve our mission by:

• Providing young adults with opportunities to transform their lives through paid work, education, employability, civic engagement, and leadership.
• Partnering with the community to conserve and restore natural resources and improve recreational and public areas.
• Fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Creating the environmental leaders of the future by teaching environmental ethics and behaviors to local youth.
• Making communities safer by reducing hazards and by responding to public emergencies and disasters.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Human Resources Generalist

Department: Human ResourcesAdministration

Reports To: Human ResourcesAdministration Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt from Wage and Hour Laws

Work Schedule: M-F, 8:00-4:30

Location: Santa Rosa, CA

Accountability Indices: Efficient and accurate administration of records, processes and projects that involve confidential, sensitive CCNB employee information.

SUMMARY

The Human Resources Generalist has primary responsibility for day-to-day delivery of efficient human resources services to all CCNB employees. They will organize and coordinate a range of HR projects including onboarding; benefits enrollment; separation; workers comp; training and safety; records management; and general HR administration. The Human Resources Generalist has frequent interaction with all staff and Corpsmembers, the general public, vendors, and other business partners. This position will be based out of our Santa Rosa office.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Employee Life Cycle

• Coordinate new hire orientation, including completion of new hire paperwork.
• Schedule and conduct exit interviews.
• Process resignations, new hires, rehires and terminations.
• Coordinate delivery of final pay from payroll and receipt to employee on final day.

Workers Compensation, Safety and Training

• Manage the day-to-day workers compensation process, including initiating, tracking, and closing WC claims; and follow up with supervisors.
• Maintain compliant OSHA logs.
• Assist the Human ResourcesAdministration Manager with disability management and Americans with Disability Act (ADA) compliance.
• Participate in the development and delivery of safety and other training meetings by securing vendors, presentation/document preparation, and tallying evaluations.

Employee Relations

• Ensure proper compliance with labor laws including wage and hour regulations, FMLA, COBRA, ADA and EEO, unemployment insurance, worker's compensation and other applicable state and federal laws.
• In collaboration with the Human ResourcesAdministration Manager, work with managers and staff to address and resolve employee or Corpsmember relations issues.
• Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations and provide appropriate recommendations.
• Contribute to personnel relations/corrective action policy and training requirements.
• Provide training on organization policy and procedures, as necessary.

Benefits Administration

• Manage open enrollment, and employee guidance on benefit plans.
• Ensure proper compliance when processing benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations.

Employee Engagement

• Assist with staff acknowledgement at programs and events.
• Facilitate and/or participate in on-site meetings and events with staff and Corpsmembers

HR Administration

• Maintain employee database to document, record, update, and track all personnel actions (e.g., hire, promotion, workers comp, LOA, accommodation, etc.).
• Process employment verification requests and wage garnishments.
• Handle general HR inquiries of a routine nature.
• Implement HR policies and procedures, monitoring employee observance and providing feedback to the Human ResourcesAdministration Manager to assist with revision as needed.
• Generate HR correspondence, presentations, and other written materials as needed.
• Maintain accurate and thorough HR personnel files, maintain compliant records retention system.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associate degree and 2 years HR experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and education
• Bilingual language skills (Spanish and English) preferred
• Knowledge of Federal and CA labor laws
• Knowledge of recruitment, hiring, workers compensation processes
• Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and ability to handle stressful situations calmly
• Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet time-sensitive deadlines with ease
• Ability to establish and sustain positive working relationships at all levels of the organization
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Excellent track record of punctuality and attendance
• Understands how details are related to the big picture
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Demonstrated ability to learn new skills and procedures quickly
• Courteous and outgoing professional manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion, tact and diplomacy
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Paycom and Salesforce (or comparable database software)
• CA Driver's License with clean DMV driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with conservation corps, AmeriCorps, youth development projects or related organizations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

All work will be performed in a general office setting. Ability to work in a fast-paced stressful environment and manage deadlines is essential. The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to walk; use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Perform simple grasping and fine manipulation. There are normal office working conditions and associated physical demands. For example, on a continuous basis, sit at a desk using a computer or in meetings for long periods of time. Intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk. May be expected to lift and move containers weighing up to 25 lbs.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The Human Resources Generalist position is a full-time, exempt position which is eligible for a full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Chiropractic, 403(b) retirement, paid time off, and holiday pay). The starting pay for this position is $75,520 annually depending on experience.

TO APPLY

Please submit your Cover Letter and Resume to recruiter@ccnorthbay.org. Please include "Human Resources Generalist (Sonoma)" in the subject line.

Conservation Corps North Bay (CCNB) is an Equal Opportunity Employer