Human Resources Generalist Details

Human Resources Generalist

Versant Health - Linthicum Heights, MD

Employment Type : Full-Time

SEE how you can make a difference! Be part of an innovative company that cares about its associates and helps members enjoy the wonders of sight through healthy eyes and vision.

Versant Health provides vision care to 37 million members nationwide! To ensure your continued success we provide opportunities for advancement and development. Our associates remain engaged through a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes health and dental insurance, tuition reimbursements, 401(k) with company match, pet insurance and FREE vision insurance for you and your family.

Scope and Purpose of Position
The Human Resource Generalist will provide direct support to the Human Resources Manager in the day- to-day administration, communication, and implementation of human resource activities for the company. The Human Resources Generalist will provide advice, assistance and follow-up on company policies, procedures, and documentation. This position will provide support in the following functional areas: employee relations, onboarding/off-boarding, policy implementation, recruitment/selection and employment law compliance. This position also support management with company initiatives, training and performance management as needed.

Essential Functions

• Conduct new hire orientation and complete onboarding with all new associates
• Assist new associates with new hire paperwork, benefits overview, and HR/Payroll self-service portal overview. Create and maintain new hire personnel files
• Assist with off boarding process for separations including exit interviews, separation paperwork, etc.
• Partner with the Human Resources department and leadership team in areas such as engagement activities, employee relations, investigations, wage & hour compliance, and coaching/development of associates
• Support recruiting/talent management efforts for a variety of positions within the company
• Support the Leave of Absences (LOA) administration by partnering with the Benefits department to ensure compliance with State and Federal guidelines
• Assists with documenting information in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
• Accurately maintains Human Resource Information System (HRIS) records, and assists with compiling data from the HRIS
• Evaluate HR data/information and makes recommendations for improvements within the HR department
• Review policies and procedures periodically for compliance and continual improvement
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies for associates of all levels
• Assist with the development of trainings and presentations
• Conduct periodic audits of personnel records, I9 records, compensation and data within the HRIS
• Assist in the implementation and administration of new programs, new and/or revised policies/procedures and new company initiatives
• Provide documentation and data analysis for audits and other inter-department requests
• Maintain Human Resources records in compliance with applicable legal requirements
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by staying abreast on current and new legislation and stays abreast on employment law/regulations as it pertains to the Human Resources department
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Human Resources Management, Communication Studies or a related field, or equivalent education, training and experience
• Two-four years of experience in a Human Resources Generalist role

HIPAA & Security Requirements
All Associates must comply with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as it pertains to disclosures of protected health information (PHI) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and HIPAA Privacy Policies and Procedures. As a component of job roles and responsibilities, Associates may have access to covered information, cardholder data or other confidential customer information which must be protected at all times. As a result, Associates must explicitly adhere to all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Privacy & Security Training Program

We take pride in our recruiting process and follow a merit-based employee recruitment practice with extensive screening steps. We will never request money from candidates who seek employment with us and will never ask for any payment as part of the recruitment process.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious beliefs, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, status as a protected veteran or disabled veteran, physical or mental disability or history of disability, genetic information, marital status, or any and all other categories protected by under applicable Federal, state or local law.

This policy extends to all associates and to all aspects of the employment relationship. Any associate who violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination