Human Resources Generalist - Raritan Bay Medical Center

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The HR Generalist supports implementation of HR services, programs and initiatives within assigned business units, including team member and labor relations, performance management, leader development, engagement, compensation, benefits, wellness, talent acquisition, workforce planning, etc. The HR Generalist recommends effective solutions for addressing workplace issues and corrective actions in accordance with personnel policy and applicable laws. The HR Generalist answers general HR questions from team members, and escalates HR concerns as appropriate. This role performs required tasks and initiatives, following the guidelines and procedures established, maintaining appropriate documentation and records, and delivering service in a professional and efficient manner with prompt assistance to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction and an overall positive team member experience.

A day in the life of a HR Generalist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Support implementation of all HR programs and initiatives within assigned business units in the area of team member and labor relations, organization development, talent management, performance management, leader development, engagement, benefits, wellness, talent acquisition, workforce planning, compensation, and team member health and safety. Includes consultation, training, administrative follow up, etc. as necessary.
• Support development and implementation of local strategic HR initiatives that support and enable business outcomes.
• Support, consult, coach, and counsel frontline leadership in day-to-day management of less complex team member and labor relations issues in partnership with local HR leadership.
• Educate leaders and team members in navigating HR systems (self-service, timekeeping, learning management, performance management, etc.) and in interpreting/applying HR policies.
• Participate in the implementation of positive team member relations programs in collaboration with key stakeholders in order to keep a pulse on team member engagement and identify opportunities to continuously improve the work environment. This may include onboarding initiatives, exit interviews, active participation in team member events, rounding, participation on team member committees, etc. 
• Support internal workplace investigations and complaint/grievance processes through initial intake and fact finding and escalate as appropriate.
• Gather and review HR metrics and preparation of related reports and presentations.
• Collect and analyze internal and external information in order to compare the organization's HR practices to those prevailing in the market.
• Support local compliance initiatives including licensure and certifications, file review for Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies, and tracking of annual training and vaccination compliance, etc. 10. Participate in local onboarding and facility orientation programs.
• Support team member leave of absence/return to work coordination at facility level.
• Handle moderately complex issues and problems, and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Maintain a working knowledge of local collective bargaining agreements.
• Maintain documentation in appropriate systems and reporting to appropriate agencies.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH's Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of related HR, administrative or Customer Service experience.
• Possesses solid working knowledge of subject matter.
• Experience with various facets of Human Resources, including knowledge of employee relations, talent management, benefit and compensation administration, and legal compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Google Suite or MS-Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Well-organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or Business.
• Working knowledge of PeopleSoft or similar HRIS system.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• HR certification.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!