Junior HR Generalist - Public Health Foundation Enterprises, In

Public Health Foundation Enterprises, Inc., dba Heluna Health is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) agency dedicated to enabling population health initiatives to improve the overall well-being of our communities. Heluna Health strives to become the nation’s leader in providing program and support services to optimize population health. Heluna Health partners with academic researchers, government agencies, foundations and private sponsors to offer a suite of services, including contracts and grants management; fiscal sponsorship (providing a financial ‘home’ for researchers, projects and agencies); human resources support; accounting services; real estate/leasing and direct public health project leadership.

• Salary Range: Southern California = $26.35 to $30.45 per hour commensurate with experience
  Salary Range: Northern California = $28.99 to $33.50 per hour commensurate with experience

POSITION SUMMARY 

Heluna Health invites applicants to apply for the position of Junior HR Generalist, under the direction of the HR Manager. This position is responsible for all aspects of Human Resources including employee relations, recruitment, employee training and development, policy interpretation, compensation, workers’ compensation, and U.I. claims. This person must possess the ability to interact with staff and clients with excellent internal and external customer service and work on a cross-functional work team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Recruits, interviews, and participates in the hiring process of employees.
• Coordinates new hire orientations.
• Ensures that the proper new hire paperwork is completed and processed in HRIS system.  
• Coordinates with Payroll, Leave, and Benefits specialists as needed to ensure the proper HR processing occurs for employees according to the program budget.
• Responsible for coordinating training for employees and supervisors on HR Policies and Procedures and other required trainings.
• Assists in addressing employee relations issues, including conflict resolution and workplace investigations, and provides guidance and documentation related to disciplinary actions and terminations.
• Ensures that information changes and termination paperwork is completed and processed in HRIS system.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statements:

• Responsible - Accountable for one’s conduct. 
• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task. 
• Adaptability - Adaptability to change in the workplace. 
• Diversity Oriented - Works effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Accurate and thorough. 
• Organized - Follows a systematic method of performing required tasks. 
• Detail Oriented - Pays attention to the minute details of projects and tasks. 
• Customer Oriented – Focuses on customers’ needs while following company procedures. 
• Communicates clearly, effectively and concisely. 

Education/Experience 

• College degree (AA/BS/BA) in Human Resources or related field preferred
• 1-3 years of experience within Human Resources
• Experience with implementing policies and procedures.
• Experience with HRIS and Timekeeping systems.

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances

• HR Certification by an accredited organization preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand: Occasionally
• Walk: Occasionally
• Sit: Frequently
• Handling / Fingering: Frequently
• Reach Outward: Occasionally
• Reach Above Shoulder: Occasionally
• Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend: Occasionally
• Lift / Carry: Occasionally - Up to 15 lbs
• Push/Pull: Occasionally - Up to 15 lbs
• See: Constantly
• Taste/ Smell: Not Applicable
• Not Applicable = Not required for essential functions
• Occasionally = (0 - 2 hrs/day)
• Frequently = (2 - 5 hrs/day)
• Constantly = (5+ hrs/day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The position will require the ability to perform all functions of the job in a remote location suitable to conduct business uninterrupted throughout the day. General office setting, indoors temperature controlled. 

Must have functional internet at the remote location.  There is no reimbursement for functioning internet access.  

Must be able to attend ZOOM/Microsoft Team Meetings, conference calls, and eventually in-person meetings.

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)