HR Generalist - Employee Relations

Company Overview

Youth Villages is a nationally-recognized non-profit organization helping youth and families live successfully. With a high-performing and dedicated staff of more than 3,000 working in 20 states, and an annual operating budget over $250 million, the organization serves more than 30,000 youth with emotional and behavioral challenges annually.  Our commitment to helping youth and families find success spans 30 years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services including intensive in-home services, transition age youth services, intensive residential treatment, residential treatment, group homes, foster care, adoption, and specialized crisis services.  We are seeking individuals with a strong sense of purpose who have a passion to make a difference in the lives of youth and families.

Position Summary

The HR Generalist - Employee Relations will facilitate and manage employee relations on behalf of the company. This position will act as a key liaison for employees and managers regarding grievances, complaints, investigations and appeals. This position will provide a broad-range of human resources expertise to management at all levels including employee relations, law and policy compliance, internal business strategies, and training. A key candidate must be willing to help with other HR functions when needed. The qualified candidate must have the ability to work in a diverse environment and maintain strict confidentiality of our employees. Other essential duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate investigations related to employee relations matters (i.e. harassment investigations, integrity reports, discriminations complaints)
• Act as point of contact for appeals of disciplinary action, including terminations.
• Oversee unemployment claims and attend unemployment hearings as needed.
• Direct contact for assigned locations for employee discipline support for supervisors during corrective action.
• Responsible for consulting management staff on appropriate applications of employment law while also aligning with the organization's policies, procedures, and past practice in their daily decision making duties.
• Facilitate supervisory level trainings (may require traveling to other locations at some point in the future.
• Coordinate the collection and distribution of exit interview information for key leaders.
• Maintain up-to-date records regarding employee relations matters in all HR technology platforms.
• Participate in New Employee Orientation presentation, and in supportive training activities at the direction of the HR Manager.
• Responsible for the participation/handling of special HR projects or duties as requested by the HR Manager..

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required (preferred in Human Resources)

SHRM-CP or PHR preferred

At least three years of experience in HR/Employee Relations is required

Physical Demands

Frequently remains in stationary position for periods of time

Regularly needs to move throughout office to access file cabinets and office machinery

Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as calculator, copy machines, and printer

Constantly must be able to communicate, detect, converse with, discern, and exchange information

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
Retirement Savings Pension Plan
401(k)
2 weeks paid vacation
12 paid sick days per year
11 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.