Human Resources Generalist I or II

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization

Human Resources Generalist I or II - Posting #27109

Hourly Rate: $24.00 - $32.00 (DOE)

Position Summary:

Full-time HR Generalist position available immediately at Sea Mar's headquarters in Seattle, WA. The day-to-day duties of the HR Generalist may focus on a specific subset of the items listed below, but they are expected to back up other HR Generalists on these listed tasks as required by operational need:

• Maintains employee files and records in both electronic and paper form; ensures the accuracy of information entered into the human resource information system records; compiles meaningful reports from the database, and audits personnel files for accuracy and content compliance.
• Understands Union contract and Sea Mar personnel policies and procedures and is able to execute daily work in accordance with requirements.
• Participates in developing and implementing HR department goals, objectives, and processes.
• Performs benefits administration, including initial enrollment, change reporting, approving occasional invoices for premium payment, and communicating benefits information to employees. Main benefits programs include health insurance, life insurance and 401k contributions.
• Administers COBRA for termed employees.
• Administers the organization’s recruitment program.
• Generates and processes wage changes for all employees, ensuring compensation accuracy along union contract guidelines.
• Provides support to employees and management in various HR related topics such as leaves, compensation, resolving issues and escalating when appropriate.
• Supports and educates management staff on personnel policies, internal processes, and contract compliance as it pertains to employee relations.
• Maintains and supports HR processes in a timely manner including, but not limited to: leave administration, EEO-1 reporting, L&I/Workman’s compensation, and unemployment.
• Plans and participates in new employee orientation for all staff.
• Maintains and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment and benefits laws and regulations.
• Maintains job description library to ensure current and accurate job descriptions are accessible and used for all positions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conditions for Employment

This applicant must navigate initial hire screenings including a background check conducted internally through Sea Mar’s human resources department. The new employee shall sign and date the job description to affirm the validity of the information herein and to signify compliance with the conditions of employment; they must sign an oath of permanent confidentiality covering all patient related information as well. The employee must adhere to the Sea Mar Employee Health Screening and Infection Control policies.

Qualifications:

• Understanding of general human resources policies and procedures.
• Good knowledge of employment/labor laws.
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal, and people skills.
• Aptitude in problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Desire to work as a team with a results driven approach.
• High ethical standards, confidentiality, and cultural competence.
• Demonstrated competence with HRIS systems, MS Office applications, and SharePoint.
• Prior experience with Workday is preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum education - Associates degree, but prefer a Bachelors in Human Resources/Business Management or HRM Certificate Course completion required
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP preferred.
• Proven experience in Human Resources with minimum of 5 years’ experience.

Additional Requirements

• Pre-hire and annual employee health screening required
• Annual influenza vaccine required. The only exception is for employees with a medical or religious exemption be approved by Administration. Employees with an approved medical or religious exemption must wear a mask at all times during the flu season.
• TB testing is required annually.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

What We Offer:

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.

We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment. 

 How to Apply:

To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Elias Fuentealba Cruces, HR Manager, at [email protected].

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 11/13/2024

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply through our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html