Human Resources Generalist

Compensation:

• Hourly, non-exempt
• New hires are placed on our starting wage scale of $34.13 to $41.11 per hour
• Based on performance, there is room to grow on our full wage scale of $34.13 to 48.13 per hour

Work Schedule:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Who We Are

Unity Care NW is a private, non-profit, federally qualified health center (FQHC) that has been proudly and successfully serving the greater Whatcom County area since 1982. With clinics located in Bellingham & Ferndale, we offer comprehensive primary medical, behavioral health and dental care, as well as pharmacy services to a diverse and often underserved patient population of all ages. Employing almost 300 caring and compassionate employees, our mission is to increase the years of healthy life in the people & communities we serve.

What We Value

· Respect

· Integrity

· Accountability

· Collaboration

· Innovation

We have an inclusive culture and strive to demonstrate our Values in Action in all that we do. We value each individual on our team and aim to onboard a diverse workforce of the very best talent, whose ambitions and values align with ours.

Job Summary

The HR Generalist is responsible for performing all aspects of Human Resources related functions, including onboarding, compensation, benefit administration, leave administration, and employee relations. Duties include:

1. Onboards new employees:

a. Coordinates first day and HR orientations for new employees. 

b. Maintains up-to-date content of benefits and HR orientation.

c. Conducts orientations.

 

2. Administers employee benefits:

a. Provides information to employees on employee benefits.

b. Serves as the point-person for benefit audits and testing.

c. Leads execution of annual enrollment and other plan changes, including gathering feedback from employees on plans.

d. In conjunction with the Payroll Specialist, manages the Affordable Care Act reporting process.

e. Ensures UCNW benefit offerings remain Affordable Care Act compliant.

 

3. Ensures new hire wages & current staff increases are in accordance with compensation program requirements:

a. Assesses wages for new hires.

b. Completes 6-month wage assessments for new hires. 

c. Assists with annual increase process.

d. Participates in salary surveys. 

e. Addresses and works to resolve employee and system compensation issues.

4. Responsible for leave administration and reasonable accommodations:

a. Counsels’ employees and supervisors on leave options and reasonable accommodation process.

b. Reviews and processes leave and reasonable accommodation requests. 

c. Tracks hours for approved leaves.

 

5. Assists with employee relations issues:

a. Provides advice and counseling on a wide range of human resources subjects.

b. Assists staff in resolving work related problems.

c. Acts as an internal expert on UCNW Personnel Policies.

d. Recommends policy revisions.

6. Administers performance review process:

a. Launches introductory performance reviews and annual performance reviews. 

b. Review and approves introductory performance reviews.

c. Ensures reviews are completed in a timely manner.

7. Participates in programs to support staff retention:

a. Provides advice and counseling on a wide range of human resources subjects.

 

8. Completes other duties as assigned.

a. Provides recruiting coverage regularly.

 

What We Offer:

• A friendly & collaborative team environment
• A competitive compensation package

Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer match 
• 6 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (108 hours first year, increasing thereafter)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Other paid leaves including: Bereavement, Jury Duty, Bone Marrow & Organ Transplant
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Optional insurances including: Supplementary Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Travel & Identity Theft Protection
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Transportation Incentives
• Healthy Living reimbursements
• Medical Hardship payroll loans, Employee Referral Bonuses, Will preparation services & gym discounts
• Employment counts towards eligibility for Public Student Loan Forgiveness - details can be found at Federal Student Aid.

• Possesses advanced general skills, including written and verbal communications skills, computational and computer skills, and mathematical knowledge at a level typically acquired through completion of a general bachelor’s degree program.
• Possesses the equivalent of formal training in Human Resources, usually in the form of a major in Business, Human Resources, or a related field, as part of a bachelor’s degree program.
• Possesses a full understanding of all aspects of the profession or trade of Human Resources. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Human Resources, such as PHR or SHRM-CP.
• Ability to portray UCNW’s values at all times and easily build rapport with employees, especially when assisting with confidential and sensitive issues.
• Skilled in conflict resolution.
• Ability to learn/use Paylocity HRIS and become a super user. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook, Excel, Forms, PowerPoint, SharePoint.
• Keyboarding speed of 55 wpm and data entry skills--accuracy is essential.
• Proficiency with Zoom video conferencing software.
• Ability to learn/use training software to participate in company training as assigned.
• Ability to multi-task while performing a wide variety of duties within a fast-paced environment.
• Candidates with applicable experience or similar qualifications are encouraged to apply!
  
   

To Apply

Visit our Careers Page at www.unitycarenw.org or contact Vicki Curtis, Provider Recruiter, at hr@ucnw.org or 360-788-2661. For news on our organization & future job postings, please follow us on LinkedIn at https://bit.ly/363mfhv!

Unity Care NW has an Employee Health Program for the safety of our patients and staff. The program requires all employees to receive annual flu immunizations. UCNW also requires vaccination against COVID-19 as a vital public health measure that has truly been life-saving. We are proud of the leadership role we have played in protecting our community from this devastating virus.