HR Generalist

Scope of Position:

Coordinates and executes HR administration and assists with HR strategies that support the vision and mission of Impact 360 Institute. Responsible for maintaining employee data, HRIS databases, running payroll, benefits administration, and enforcing organization’s policies and best practices, and will partner with Impact 360 staff at all levels to provide an exceptionally high level of service via the HR function.

Reports to: Director, Human Resources and People Strategies

Job Responsibilities:

1. Assists with enhancing the organization’s delivery of HR related services, which aligns with Impact 360’s strategic focus areas and core values. Provides first point of HR contact for Impact 360 staff by troubleshooting, researching solutions, and/or making referrals for timely resolutions.
2. Administers and assists with Impact 360’s policies, best practices, and procedures to ensure Impact 360’s culture supports a mission first, innovative, and flourishing environment for staff, students, and guests, i.e., recruitment, selection, orientation, onboarding, training, records management, performance management, recognition, engagement, HRIS, payroll, benefits administration, and compliance.
3. Responsible for the accurate preparation, documentation, distribution, and reconciliation of Impact 360’s payroll and the administration of the payroll system. Interfaces with Lifeshape HR in coordinating shared services, i.e., payroll.
4. Administers Impact 360’s benefit programs for employees including enrollments, terminations, and employee recognition programs. Monitors employee eligibility for benefit plans and assists in reviewing benefits with employees. Creates, verifies, and transmits files and reports to internal customers and outside vendors. Interfaces with Lifeshape HR in coordinating shared services, i.e., benefits administration.
5. Assists with innovative people-related programs that promote employee and student recognition and engagement leading to a culture of staff care, empowerment, and feeling valued.
6. Preserves employee data and maintains HRIS databases to provide accurate reporting and data analytics. Enter new hires, update employee data changes, ensure all new hire documents and changes are entered into HRIS. Creates ad hoc reports to meet special needs. Assists with maintaining job documentation and job descriptions.
7. Administers Workers’ Compensation and OSHA processes and filings, as well as assists with annual insurance renewals. Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training.
8. Assists with recruiting, sourcing, interviewing, and facilitating the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions including job posting; collaborates with People Leaders to understand skills and competencies required for openings. Conducts or acquires background checks, employment verifications, and reference check processes.
9. Ensures compliance with federal, state, city, and local legislations, regulations, and employment laws; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance requirements and educates and advises staff on required actions.
10. Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law. Provides relevant data and recommendations to guide decision-making to support organizational needs.

Requirements:

1. An evangelical believer practicing an active faith in a New Testament-based denomination and is in unreserved agreement with Impact 360’s Statement of Faith and Biblical Conduct and Lifestyle Standards. Must support the vision, values, philosophy, and community standards of Impact 360 Institute.
2. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required. SHRM-CP a plus. Strong foundation in human resources including knowledge of federal and state laws, and regulations.
3. Minimum 5 years of HR experience required. Knowledge of payroll, payroll taxes, and benefits administration preferred.
4. Advanced proficiency in Word and Excel preferred. Intermediate proficiency in PowerPoint or Canva preferred.
5. Effectively handle highly confidential information and simultaneously execute multiple projects. Thrive in high capacity, high content, and high context work environments.
6. Strong professional communication skills including one-on-one conversations, small group facilitation and teambuilding, public speaking with confidence, and professional writing skills. Demonstrated ability to brainstorm strategically and solve strategic and interpersonal challenges bringing them to a successful resolution. 
7. Demonstrated skills in planning, organizational systems, recruitment strategies, and project management. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail. Advanced in organizing tasks, delegating, and achieving objectives.
8. Superior skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. Ability to work independently and as a strong team player under time pressures without loss of poise, grace, or humor. Demonstrated ability to handle stressful situations, make rational decisions, and take effective action.
9. Skill in keeping staff inspired, focused, and dedicated to their assigned tasks while looking for creative ways to make work more productive and enjoyable.

Classification: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt (Administrative)

Job Location: Onsite in Pine Mountain, GA (Impact 360’s work culture is not full-time remote or hybrid.)