Human Resources Generalist TEMP - Southern California Hospitals

The Human Resources Generalist works in collaboration with the Sr. HRBP/Manager, Human Resources to provide a broad range of HR services to leaders within the business area(s) they support. Possesses an understanding of the business model, diagnoses organizational needs, connects and deploys team capabilities, and consults with client groups on operational strategies to improve business performance through people. Partners with hospital leadership and acts as liaison between HR Operations and hospital operations. Provides managers with adequate information for successful resolution. Partners with HR functional SME to design and develop training to address leadership gaps in HR systems knowledge.

Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the Sr. HRBP, provides guidance to clients in managing employee relations, to include but not limited to the following: performance management, investigations, discipline, and mediates conflict and supports constructive resolutions. Provides thoughtful and accurate HR policy interpretation.
• In partnership with Sr. HRBP, serves as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders on human resources-related matters and lead employee experiences that foster an engaging and inclusive work environment.
• Serves as the primary point of contact between Shared Services, Sr. HRBP, Talent Acquisition, IT Services, and hiring manager to ensure best-in-class, preboarding, onboarding, and employee experience. Receives and effectively identify HR issues, partnering with the appropriate HR functional SME to resolve systematic or process-oriented issues.
• Identifies organizational issues that limit effectiveness and collaborates with management and/or HR to develop and deliver practical solutions. Seeks out opportunities to support the organization toward continuing to evolve to a high-performance culture.
• Leads and/or develops human resource efforts of hospital recognition programs, employee development, lunch and learns, and new hire orientation.
• In partnership with Human Resources Leadership, develops integrated approaches to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). Keeps abreast of human resource trends, best practices, regulatory changes, technologies and employment laws.
• Establishes and maintains an intimate understanding of assigned hospitals/client groups, building effective and productive working relationships within the human resources dept., internal stakeholders, and clients at all levels of the organization.
• Actively engages with clients to develop understanding of business operations to anticipate and recommend effective HR strategy.
• Partners with facility leadership, talent management, and shared services team to develop and deliver effective recruitment and retention strategies to ensure the availability of a competent workforce.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business or other related field; or equivalent education and experience
• Two (2) years of experience working with HR systems and/or in healthcare
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Strong time-management skills and ability to prioritize tasks that present themselves
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Maintains effective communication and working relationships with all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment
• Computer literacy and proficiency
• Previous experience in developing, maintaining and updating metrics, automating manual processes, analysis and/or reporting

Preferred Qualifications:

• HR Certification
• Six Sigma or Lean Certification
• Healthcare HR Experience