Human Resources Generalist

The Cedars of Marin provides day programs and residential opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities. Founded in 1919, our exceptional person-centered programs and services have supported individuals in living creative, productive, joyful, and healthy lives for more than a century. Today, Cedars supports nearly 200 adults across Marin County who are working artists, weavers, jewelry-makers, gardeners, animal caretakers, chefs, neighbors, community volunteers, and much more!

Cedars is seeking a Full-Time, In Person Human Resources Generalist to support the day-to-day functions of the HR department and many of Cedars’ organizational operations. The HR Generalist will have excellent organizational and planning skills, the ability to effectively address competing interests, creative problem-solving, a deep sense of compassion, and a desire to see others succeed. At a high level, the Human Resources Generalist

This is a full-time, on-site position. The rate of pay is $30 to $33/hour DOE. Bonus of up to $1,000 distributed over the course of the first year of employment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate exceptional customer service by establishing and maintaining effective professional relationships with co-workers, program personnel, administrative staff, employees, and the public.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information with tact and discretion.
• Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex, and confidential personnel issues and employee situations.
• Maintain HR files and respond to reporting agency needs.
• Under supervision, assist with design and implementation of overall recruiting strategy.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand skills and competencies required for job positions.
• Assist with crafting appropriate job descriptions, job ads and selection materials, providing creative input for external sites and social media as needed.
• Maintain the ATS utilized by the department through prompt and effective communication in the sourcing and interview process.
• Execute applicant screening interviews and assist in the completion of subsequent interviews with hiring managers.
• Complete the clearance and onboarding process for all prospective candidates.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with all constituents.
• Manage a high volume of paperwork that is time sensitive and confidential, with efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist with various department needs as they arise.
• Perform responsibilities in a manner that clearly shows effective communication and cooperation and that promotes open exchange of information, respect, high ethical standards, and professionalism.
• Simultaneously manage multiple job assignments.
• Contribute effectively to the accomplishment of department goals, objectives, and activities.
• Poses the ability to interpret, apply and explain applicable rules and regulations.
• Work independently and take initiative.

Benefits:

Cedars offers excellent benefits for full-time (30+ hours/week) employees, including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Pet Insurance

• 403(b)/Roth Retirement Plan with employer matching based on tenure

• Paid Vacation and Sick Time

• 3 Personal Days

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Flexible Spending Account Plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employer-paid Life/AD&D Insurance

• Employer-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or related field, or equivalent experience.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to learn and use various databases. Experience with Paycom preferred.

• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.

• Attention to detail and analytically driven.

• Understanding of business letter writing, report preparation, and basic business math.

• Leadership, coaching skills, problem solving and resourceful thinking.

• Strong empathy and interpersonal skills. Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities is helpful.

• Ability to pass an employment physical including a TB test, and to meet the physical

• requirements of the job.

• A valid DMV driver's license and clean driving record.

• CPR and First Aid certifications or the willingness to acquire both.

• Ability to pass a criminal background check with the FBI and DOJ.

• An upbeat, positive attitude and good sense of humor a plus!