Description

Job Title:                          Human Resources Generalist
FLSA Classification:          Exempt
Wage Range:                   $62,000 - $72,000
Job Status:                       Full-Time Regular
Reports To:                      Director, Human Resources
 
Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities (UGMTC) provides emergency shelter, food, basic needs and wraparound programs for people facing homelessness, hunger, and addiction in the community. Located in St. Paul, UGMTC opened its doors in 1902 and has been feeding, sheltering and offering the hope of Jesus Christ to people in need ever since.
 
Mission: To provide Christ-centered, life-changing pathways for all people who are experiencing homelessness, hunger and addiction.
Vision: To see all men, women and children healthy, whole and successful through Jesus Christ and the transforming power of the gospel.
Values: Faith, Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Excellence.
 
POSITION SUMMARY:
 
The HR Generalist provides full-cycle human resources support to advance UGMTC’s mission and operational excellence. Responsibilities include recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, benefits administration and policy implementation. This role collaborates with leadership to foster a supportive, compliant and mission-driven workplace.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
Provides general support, coaching and instruction to department supervisors and employees in all HR functional areas, with a specific focus on employee relations, performance management, recruitment, payroll, policy, and procedures. Refers questions or concerns requiring policy interpretation to Director, Human Resources as appropriate.
Manages the recruitment process for all open positions, including process administration, posting, sourcing, compliance, and reporting, ensuring candidates are identified and selected who align with and support the mission and values of UGMTC.
Receives, reviews, and processes documents pertaining to new hires, payroll, employment verification, and personnel actions, verifying for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established policy, procedural, and legal requirements.  
Schedule, and conduct bi-weekly New Employee Orientation meetings, ensuring all paperwork is completed in a timely manner, and new employees are orientated smoothly to UGMTC’s mission, culture, and values. Maintains the bi-monthly organizational chart.
Assists employees with procedural understanding of Paycor payroll, timekeeping, and related human resources policies.
Maintains Paycor HRIS system and implements process improvements
Partners with Accounting department to ensure employee wage and benefit changes are updated and payroll is accurate on a bi-weekly basis
Ensures confidentiality of PHI, PII in accordance with HIPPA Privacy Regulations.
Enters routine employee source data into the Paycor/HR software under the guidance and review of Director, Human Resources and/or Accounting; reconciles data, runs reports, and maintains official employee personnel files.
Assists with the writing of job descriptions and ensures appropriate job classifications.
Delivers instructional training on HR topics as needed.
Plans employee events, such as the quarterly All-Employee Meeting and sits on the Employee Appreciation Committee.
Provides backup and assistance to Director, Human Resources as required.
Conducts prompt, thorough, and impartial workplace investigations, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, applicable laws and documentation standards while maintaining confidentiality and procedural fairness.
Maintains cooperative relationships and communication with other departments to ensure access and positive experiences for UGMTC guests and residents and supports achievement of program objectives.
Participates in benefits compliance reporting and audits
Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned to meet evolving organizational priorities.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Work is performed in an emergency shelter / transitional housing environment, primarily in office.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, speak and hear.
Work involves physical effort encountered in normal, everyday office activities.
Must be able to lift 5-10 lbs.

BENEFITS:
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Long Term Disability insurance
AD&D insurance
401(k)
401(k) matching
Paid time off
MN Paid Leave
9 paid Holidays
Spiritual Retreat Day
Flexible schedule
Childcare—reduced rate for UGMTC Child Development Center
 
Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Christian organization. Employees must understand and fully support the Mission’s Statement of Faith and adhere to the Mission’s Employee Handbook policy manual and guidelines set forth by the organization.

Requirements

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
3 years related Human Resources work experience.
PHR certification preferred.
Experience or desire to work with underserved communities and people experiencing homelessness or poverty.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
Proficiency in the operation of Microsoft Office software and other business-related software applications required. Experience with Paycor preferred.
Demonstrate s high integrity with internal and external partners while performing all responsibilities.
Strong collaborative problem-solving approach and team orientation.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage effectively across a variety of functions, programs, and people at all levels.
Knowledge of Federal and State labor laws including OFCCP, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, record retention. Ability to balance Federal and State labor laws with the legal exemptions afforded a Christian religious organization.
High attention to detail, with high accuracy and work quality standards.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
Strong administrative management skills in database management, records maintenance, word processing, and data entry.
Ability to provide clear technical guidance of Paycor and instruction to non-technical personnel.
Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
Ability to use independent judgment and to maintain and manage confidential information.
Knowledge of human resources processes, procedures, and documentation, and awareness of HR best practices.
Interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively one-on-one and in group settings with a wide range of constituencies in a culturally diverse community.