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Human Resources Generalist

UPMC · Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States

Full-timeOn site2-5 yrsListed as no visa sponsorshipHospitals and Health Care
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In short

Provide strategic HR support and consulting to clinical and non-clinical departments, including advising on employee relations, investigations, corrective action, policies, engagement, retention, safety, and cultural improvements. Use HR metrics to develop initiatives, support inclusion efforts, prepare reports, and collaborate with organizational committees and business, operational, and HR partners.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Employee RelationsEmployee InvestigationsCorrective ActionEmployee EngagementRetention InitiativesHR ReportingHR ConsultingPolicy and Procedure Guidance

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Human ResourcesEmployee RelationsEmployee InvestigationsCorrective ActionEmployee EngagementRetentionHR ReportingHR ConsultingHR MetricsPolicies and Procedures

Requires a high school diploma or GED and two years of HR operations experience actively handling employee relations; alternatively, a relevant bachelor's degree with a preference for one year of such experience, a relevant master's degree, or successful completion of the UPMC Summer Associates Program or Pittsburgh Fellows Program. HR education or experience is preferred, as are PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or UPMC HCI Strategic HR Business Partner certifications.

About the employer

UPMC

Life Changing Medicine.

UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education. Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania. Our 100,000 employees — including more than 5,000 physicians — care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, and Ohio, as well as overseas. UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price. To learn more, visit UPMC.com.

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Hospitals and Health Care
COMPANY
Nonprofit
HEADQUARTERS
Pittsburgh, PA
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Is this UPMC role remote?
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Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 2-5 years.

The posting, in full

Our UPMC Bedford Altoona HR team is excited to announce an opportunity as a Human Resources Generalist! This is a full-time position that works daylight hours, Monday through Friday, onsite at the hospital. In this role, the HR Generalist will independently provide strategic human resources support to a variety of clinical and non-clinical departments. Daily job responsibilities may include supporting staff and managers with employee relations matters, handling employee investigations and corrective action, working on retention and engagement initiatives, preparing HR reports, and much more!

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Our UPMC Bedford Altoona HR team is excited to announce an opportunity as a Human Resources Generalist! This is a full-time position that works daylight hours, Monday through Friday, onsite at the hospital.

In this role, the HR Generalist will independently provide strategic human resources support to a variety of clinical and non-clinical departments. Daily job responsibilities may include supporting staff and managers with employee relations matters, handling employee investigations and corrective action, working on retention and engagement initiatives, preparing HR reports, and much more!

Our ideal candidate is a critical thinker who enjoys taking on a variety of responsibilities and excels in a fast-paced environment. If this sounds like you, apply online today for your chance to join the team!

Responsibilities

  • Participate on local and/or organization wide committees that focus on projects that move the organization forward and towards meeting its strategic goals.
  • Effectively communicate expectations with business, operational, and HR partners while promoting a One Team collaborative atmosphere in which all functions of HR work together as one team.
  • Provide HR consulting services by partnering with business, operational, and HR leaders of the organization to recommend solutions on employee relations, policy and procedures, engagement and retention, employee safety, and cultural improvements.
  • Utilize HR metrics to develop and implement initiatives that positively impact the organization and the employee experience.
  • Drive and champion inclusion efforts and cultural improvement initiatives within the customer base
  • High School Diploma/GED and two years of experience in human resources operations actively handling employee relations.
  • OR Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business or related field required with a preference of one year of human resources operations actively handling employee relations
  • OR Masters degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
  • OR successful completion of the UPMC Summer Associates Program/Pittsburgh Fellows Program required.
  • Human resources education and/or work experience is preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

  • PHR, SPHR certification, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP certification or UPMC HCI Strategic HR Business Partner Certification preferred. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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