Position Title: Part-Time Human Resources Generalist 

Reports To: Human Resources Manager 

Department: Human Resources

Starting Pay: $26-$30 per hour depending on qualifications

Work Status: Part Time (approximately 20 flexible hours a week)

Benefit Eligibility: Eligible for all benefits (must work 80 hours a month to be eligible)

The Human Resources Generalist carries out administrative responsibilities within the Human Resource (HR) functional areas such as recruiting, hiring, compensation, personnel records, medical leaves, reporting, and compliance.

Reporting Structure:

This position reports to the Human Resources Manager

Essential Duties:

1. Documents personnel actions including new hire, merit, step and longevity increases, terminations, and required and voluntary deductions.
2. Assists with the selection process of new employees; posting jobs, checking references. performing background checks, etc. in accordance with BHA’s policies and procedures.
3. Presents an inviting onboarding experience through new hire orientation for new employees.
4. Restructures and/or maintains employee personnel files.
5. Completes recordkeeping requirements, including I9, OSHA reports, etc.
6. Completes employment-related reporting using the payroll/HRIS system.
7. Assists with coordination/tracking of training to ensure compliance with BHA training standards. May facilitate annual employee trainings.
8. Assists with various personnel related needs.
9. Maintains flow of HR-related paperwork.
10. Assists with processing of terminations.
11. Assists with verifications of employment.
12. May facilitate driver’s license recertification.
13. Assists in the collective bargaining process such as taking notes during meetings.
14. Assists with updating and creating accurate job analysis’ and job descriptions.
15. Assists Human Resources Manager with various research projects and/or special projects.
16. Prepares and submits data for wage and benefit surveys;
17. May advise managers and employees on human resources policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws; collective bargaining agreements; and agency policies.
18. Suggests new processes or procedures and assists in updating and writing/rewriting of agency policies.
19. Coordinates and monitors performance evaluation program
20. Assists with administering employee benefits programs including health, dental, pension, deferred comp, LTD, EAP, FMLA and other leave of absence programs, etc.
21. Coordinates and/or participates in safety, wellness, or other personnel related committees.
22. Provides customer service for the Human Resources department.
23. Other relevant duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in human resources or related field;

2. Experience: At least three (3) years’ experience in administering Human Resources programs which included using Microsoft Office and an HRIS system such as ADP Workforce Now.

3. PHR certification highly desirable;

Key Competencies:

1. Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws and regulations, including but not limited to ADA, COBRA, EEO, FLSA, FMLA and Workers Compensation;
2. Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills;
3. The ability to organize and prioritize work effectively
4. The ability to work independently and demonstrate great attention to detail.
5. Speaking clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations; listening, responding well to questions and actively participating in meetings;
6. Working knowledge of a variety of data processing and spreadsheet software as well as basic business math;
7. Effectively communicating both orally and in writing with diverse groups including public and private officials, as well as to persons who may have limited written and oral English skills;
8. Maintaining a high level of confidentiality of information such as employee profiles, history and/or personal information, collective bargaining or agency to information that is of confidential nature to BHA in general
9. Maintaining composure and professionalism in stressful situations;
10. Interpreting and applying various Federal, State and local policies, procedures and regulations in making work decisions or in providing information to others;
11. Displaying willingness to make decisions; exhibiting sound and accurate judgment; supporting and explaining reasoning for decisions; including appropriate persons in the decision making process; making timely decisions;
12. Managing multiple priorities, deadlines and schedules and meeting productivity requirements in the face of changes, obstacles or other unexpected events; and
13. Able to assess and react appropriately in situations which may be harmful to self including security, personal safety, health, etc.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is primarily an office position with the opportunity to move about at will. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate various pieces of office equipment. Employee may be exposed to noise from basic office machine operation. The work environment is fast-paced and moderately noisy.

 

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Bremerton Housing Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, age (over 40), military status, whistleblower retaliation, or familial status in admission and access to its programs.

If you need to request a reasonable accommodation for work related reasons, contact the HR office at 360-616-7107.

If you need to request a reasonable accommodation for housing, contact a BHA Section 504 Coordinator at 360-479-3694.