Description

About Interfaith Community Services:

As North County's largest social services agency, Interfaith Community Services has been "helping people help themselves" since 1979. The organization provides a wide range of programs designed to empower hungry, homeless, and low-income community members to begin a pathway towards self-sufficiency. Each year, Interfaith Community Services impacts?more than?20,000 community members by providing basic needs and nutrition support, social services, shelters and housing, employment development, senior services, veterans programs and addiction recovery support.

Together, in partnership with 250+ diverse faith communities, more than 1,700 recurrent volunteers, and a growing staff of over 275, Interfaith provides a safe-haven and pathway towards self-sufficiency for more than 20,000 community members annually.

If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a service-driven environment, we invite you to be part of our mission!

What You'll Do

In the Human Resource Generalist II role, you’ll coordinate and support various human resources functions, including the agency’s workers’ compensation program, leaves, and safety initiatives. This position maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records to support the mission of Interfaith Community Services.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Supports the Human Resources department by responding to employee inquiries.
Responsible for tracking all training, testing, and licensure requirements to ensure agency and specific grant requirements
Maintains the learning management system and gathers information necessary for audits or reporting requirements
Distributes required annual training to all new hires and existing staff through learning management system
Provides employee support and guidance on learning management system and troubleshoots systems issues when necessary
Coordinates the agency’s worker’s compensation program by providing appropriate notices and forms, filing and tracking claims, and providing employee assistance
Guides managers on proper worker’s compensation and workplace safety protocols and procedures
Serves as the main point of contact for all employee inquiries regarding workplace injuries
Responsible for OSHA reporting and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations
Coordinates agency-wide safety initiatives including the safety committee and communicating all safety policies to staff
Coordinates safety committee meetings and serves as an active member of the safety committee
Maintains agency employee SharePoint Safety page, Employee Announcements section, and related HR Document Libraries with the most current and relevant information
Processes change of status forms in a timely manner and verifies accurate reflection in changes to pay and/or benefits
Maintains and updates agency Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) at least annually and ensures all staff are strained on the WVPP procedures
Maintains, stores, and retrieves information in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner
Advises the Senior Human Resources Director on worker’s compensation and safety trends on a regular basis.
Provides timely general employee guidance on all HR-related topics
Coordinates the employee leave programs including FMLA, CFRA and other available leaves by processing leave requests, tracking leave periods and providing notices to staff regarding leaves
Coordinates requests for accommodation
Advises the Senior Human Resources Director on trends related to leaves as they arise and compiles applicable data for trend analysis
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, interns, clients, visitors and the public
Promotes a workplace culture that is consistent with Interfaith's values
Maintains confidential files, employee records, and Human Resources department records; both physical and electronic documents.
Assists with other HR functions such as payroll, benefits, leaves, recruitment, and retention etc. as necessary
All other duties as assigned

Requirements

Who You Are:

About

You're passionate about making a lasting impact, whether supporting individuals directly or enhancing our organizational effectiveness. To thrive in this role, you'll:

Bachelor's Degree, required
3+ years of Human Resources experience, required
OSHA-10 certification will need to be obtained within 90 days of hire, required
OSHA-40 certification, preferred
Valid CA Driver's License, required

Skill Sets / Additional Requirements

Working knowledge of Human Resources principles and practices
Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet multiple deadlines in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment
Knowledge of adult development and community and social service resources
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and collaborative teams
Ability to communicate professionally with a diverse workforce and maintain positive working relationships across all organizational levels
Demonstrates teamwork, cooperation, and a strong sense of urgency
Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional boundaries with staff
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of client and employee information
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
Primarily office-based work environment
Frequent use of computers, phones, and standard office equipment
Regular interaction with staff, clients, and external partners in a professional setting
Ability to remain in a seated position for extended periods, with periodic standing and walking
Ability to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity, including keyboarding, filing, and handling office materials
Ability to occasionally move, lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 25–30 pounds
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and grasp as necessary to perform essential job functions
Ability to communicate effectively and exchange information verbally and in writing
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Location: Onsite/Escondido

Hours: Monday-Friday: 8am-4:30pm

Hourly Rate: $27.38-$31.41

This is a temporary role for 6 months***

Employment Benefits

Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays – 13 scheduled
Flexible Work Schedules
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
AD&D / Group Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts – Medical and Dependent Care
Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
Early Release Days!
Work Anniversary Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Home Ownership Assistance Program
Casual Work Environment
Professional Growth and Career Development Opportunities

Interfaith is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, nationality, sex, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Interfaith will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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