HR Generalist

**Job Summary:**
A Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Buffalo, NY is in need of an experienced HR Generalist to join their team. The HR Generalist will play a crucial role in managing the daily HR operations for the health center, handling a variety of HR functions with varying complexities.

**Responsibilities:**
- Ensure the FQHC's compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations relevant to human resources and payroll activities.
- Support the HR Director in overseeing HR programs for a staff of over 150, covering recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compensation, benefits, leaves administration, performance management, employee engagement programs, and training and development.
- Lead Provider and Staff recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes in collaboration with department managers to identify necessary skills and competencies for positions.

- Manage Provider credentialing/privileging and re-credentialing processes.
- Manage the performance evaluation program, making adjustments as necessary and implementing updates.
- Monitor and document employee training compliance, and conduct in-service trainings on HR-related topics when required.
- Engage in employee and labor relations activities, assisting managers in addressing disciplinary actions and terminations.
- Supervise the maintenance of employee personnel records to ensure compliance with retention requirements.
- Coordinate both external and internal audits to ensure HR department compliance.
- Collaborate with third-party benefits administrators/brokers to troubleshoot employee benefit issues.
- Oversee the bi-weekly payroll process, including reviewing timecards, processing payroll data, and maintaining an accurate payroll database.
- Provide essential written documentation, maintain necessary records, reports, and statistics, and contribute to Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance initiatives.
- Contribute to short and long-term strategic planning efforts for the FQHC.
- Regularly attend meetings and fulfill other relevant duties as assigned.

**Qualifications:**
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management abilities.
- Proficiency in analytical thinking, problem-solving, and task prioritization.
- Ability to maintain integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Thorough understanding of employment-related laws and regulations.
- Proficiency in the MS Office suite and the ability to quickly adapt to HRIS, payroll, and talent management systems.
- Associates degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field, with three (3) years of full-time progressive HR experience (Bachelor's Degree preferred). Preferred experience in Provider credentialing. SHRM-CP designation is a plus.

**Physical Demands:**
The role may involve prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, computer work, standing, walking, bending, and stooping. The position may include significant stress-related responsibilities.

**Compensation:**
$55k - $60k