Human Resources Generalist - Friends Of Children and Families
Ada County, ID
About the Job
Human Resources Generalist $34.00 to $35.00 per hour
PLEASE APPLY VIA OUR ONLINE APPLICATION AT: www.focaf.org
Friends of Children and Families is a non-profit organization serving Ada and Elmore Counties specializing in services to pre-school children and their families. As a mission-based organization our employees positively impact children and families in our community by empowering them through early childhood education and family engagement. Benefits provided –
Job Summary
Plans, directs, administers, develops and evaluates Friends of Children and Families (FOCAF) Head Start and Early Head Start Human Resources programs.
Essential Functions
• Supervises and manages the Human Resources Specialist.
• Performs professional level human resources work and carries out responsibilities in one or more functional areas, such as, staffing, recruitment, hiring, employee relations, compensation, training, employment, labor relations, safety, affirmative action and employment equity programs, and personnel research.
• Develops and recommends improvement to agency’s Employee Handbook, HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance and improve the effectiveness of human resources and operations.
• Establishes and maintains employee record system.
• Advises on recruitment, selection, and hiring practices and requirements.
• Trains safety practices to ensure a safe work environment and oversees all workers compensation issues.
• Maintains effective communications with others, including guiding, training, coaching, and mentoring of staff; maintains professional communications with staff, children, parents, and the community.
• Engages in effective interpersonal relations with co-workers, families, and the general public, particularly with persons from differing cultures, and economic backgrounds.
• Conducts equal employment opportunity (EEO) outreach activities.
• Reviews personnel activities to ensure compliance with federal, state, city and agency’s policies and procedures.
• Consults, advises, and trains supervisors in human resource issues.
• Investigates human resource concerns and makes recommendations to management.
• Implements a parent and volunteer training program.
• Ensures compliance with grant requirements for a wage comparability study.
• Maintains compliance with all state and city licensing requirements.
• Works closely with the agency’s fiscal office to assist in the implementation of employee benefit programs.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate job descriptions.
• Represents the organization on one community group related to their program area with monthly or quarterly attendance based on community group need.
• Keeps supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress and organizational issues.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas including the Head Start Performance Standards.
• Prioritizes and adjusts to the changing demands of the position.
• Oversees FOCAF Safety and Wellness Committees.
• Handles and adapts to stressful situation.
• Demonstrates commitment for professional development and continuous growth by actively seeking out and participating in training opportunities.
• Engages with supervisor and co-workers on constructive and timely feedback, accepting feedback as a growth opportunity, and is open to continuous improvement for oneself and the organization.
Qualifications
• A minimum of a BA Degree in Human Resources or related field and/or a Professional Human Resources (PHR) certification; and
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in human resources management or administration is required.
• Must pass a criminal background check that meets required state, federal, and FOCAF Head Start standards.
• Must pass a Drug Test and submit to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
• Must pass a Health Physical Screen and TB Test.
PLEASE APPLY VIA OUR ONLINE APPLICATION AT: www.focaf.org
Friends of Children and Families is a non-profit organization serving Ada and Elmore Counties specializing in services to pre-school children and their families. As a mission-based organization our employees positively impact children and families in our community by empowering them through early childhood education and family engagement. Benefits provided –
- Low cost medical and vision insurance
- Free dental, short term disability, employee assistant program, and life insurance
- Matching 4% for a 401K after one year of employment
- Paid sick, personal, and bereavement leave
- Generous paid time off
- As a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit, Friends of Children and Families is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) program.
Job Summary
Plans, directs, administers, develops and evaluates Friends of Children and Families (FOCAF) Head Start and Early Head Start Human Resources programs.
Essential Functions
• Supervises and manages the Human Resources Specialist.
• Performs professional level human resources work and carries out responsibilities in one or more functional areas, such as, staffing, recruitment, hiring, employee relations, compensation, training, employment, labor relations, safety, affirmative action and employment equity programs, and personnel research.
• Develops and recommends improvement to agency’s Employee Handbook, HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance and improve the effectiveness of human resources and operations.
• Establishes and maintains employee record system.
• Advises on recruitment, selection, and hiring practices and requirements.
• Trains safety practices to ensure a safe work environment and oversees all workers compensation issues.
• Maintains effective communications with others, including guiding, training, coaching, and mentoring of staff; maintains professional communications with staff, children, parents, and the community.
• Engages in effective interpersonal relations with co-workers, families, and the general public, particularly with persons from differing cultures, and economic backgrounds.
• Conducts equal employment opportunity (EEO) outreach activities.
• Reviews personnel activities to ensure compliance with federal, state, city and agency’s policies and procedures.
• Consults, advises, and trains supervisors in human resource issues.
• Investigates human resource concerns and makes recommendations to management.
• Implements a parent and volunteer training program.
• Ensures compliance with grant requirements for a wage comparability study.
• Maintains compliance with all state and city licensing requirements.
• Works closely with the agency’s fiscal office to assist in the implementation of employee benefit programs.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate job descriptions.
• Represents the organization on one community group related to their program area with monthly or quarterly attendance based on community group need.
• Keeps supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress and organizational issues.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas including the Head Start Performance Standards.
• Prioritizes and adjusts to the changing demands of the position.
• Oversees FOCAF Safety and Wellness Committees.
• Handles and adapts to stressful situation.
• Demonstrates commitment for professional development and continuous growth by actively seeking out and participating in training opportunities.
• Engages with supervisor and co-workers on constructive and timely feedback, accepting feedback as a growth opportunity, and is open to continuous improvement for oneself and the organization.
Qualifications
• A minimum of a BA Degree in Human Resources or related field and/or a Professional Human Resources (PHR) certification; and
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in human resources management or administration is required.
• Must pass a criminal background check that meets required state, federal, and FOCAF Head Start standards.
• Must pass a Drug Test and submit to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
• Must pass a Health Physical Screen and TB Test.
Source : Friends Of Children and Families
